The foundation for our future

We are committed to empowering our homeowners in both their homeownership journeys and the larger path to financial wellness as they utilize their equity to erase debt, start small businesses, diversify their portfolios, plan for retirement, and renovate their homes. See our impact in action from Innovate Finance’s 2023 “Wired Differently” series:

In addition, the integration of ESG considerations into our investment management processes helps us best understand investment risks and maximize returns.

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Environmental Integration to asset selection and active management

Unison makes investments based on the belief that the integration of environmental considerations helps us better understand investment risks and maximize long-term investment returns

100%

of investments in urban properties

By deselecting rural properties Unison promotes urbanism and its environmental benefits.

0%

in rural homes

Discouraging suburban sprawl by limiting access to capital for greenfield developments

99.9%

investments in metropolitan areas in 2021

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0.15%

investments in Non-metropolitan in 2021

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Our goal
With a Unison Equity Sharing Agreement, homeowners are able to eliminate debt, retire, start a business, or invest in home improvements.

As of, or for the period or month ended, May 31, 2023.

Reducing household debt

With Unison, consumers are able to proactively lower their household debt and improve their financial health, resulting in decreased credit risk which is sustained beyond the immediate impact of reducing balances.

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“Housing affordability and lower debt will be central to the prosperity of our communities.”

Thomas Sponholtz

CEO

$30m
In mortgage debt paid down

Unison homeowners can trade their mortgage debt for equity investments and reduce their over- exposure in their home

$125.4m
In other consumer debt paid

Unison homeowners can use equity to pay off high interest debt and improve their financial status

Social impact
Homeowners, investors, and society benefit from the reduction of leverage and risk carried by individual consumers. With Unison, consumers are able to proactively lower their household debt and improve their financial health.

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Carbon conscious asset management

Unison focuses on reducing the environmental impact of our business originating and managing real estate asset.

Carbon conscious asset management

Our principles

Integration

We consider and evaluate ESG factors alongside other risk factors in our investment processes because we believe they materially impact the value of our investments.

Active ownership

We are active owners, supporting our homeowner customers to achieve superior ESG outcomes.

Corporate sustainability

We incorporate ESG best practices into our asset management approach and corporate decisions, as well as our investment processes.

Transparency

We are committed to delivering unparalleled transparency to both investors and our homeowner customers.

Thought leadership

We continue to expand our knowledge and evolve our practices to foster a culture of thought leadership and collaboration.

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Unison is an engine for social impact. Our investments are designed to solve major socio-economic issues by increasing housing affordability, reducing household debt, and closing the retirement savings gap. Unison includes ESG considerations into our investment management processes and ownership practices, minimizing our impact on the environment and ensuring the sustainability of our investments.

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Unison is an engine for social impact. Our investments are designed to solve major socio-economic issues by increasing housing affordability, reducing household debt, and closing the retirement savings gap. Unison includes ESG considerations into our investment management processes and ownership practices, minimizing our impact on the environment and ensuring the sustainability of our investments.

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ESG policy

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2020 Responsible Investing Report

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2019 Responsible Investing Report

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UNPRI Transparency Report

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For more information, please contact:

Unison Investment Management

650 California Street Suite 1800 San Francisco, CA 94108

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