What is HOME EQUITY?

The amount left after debt is taken on property in the current market. If debts are paid its more. AKA homeowner’s equity.

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Related Legal Terms
HOME EQUITY LOAN, HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE (HECM), HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT, HE WHO SEEKS EQUITY MUST DO EQUITY, EQUITY DERIVATIVE, EQUITY INDEX SWAP, EQUITY PUT SWAP, EQUITY CALL SWAP, QUASI EQUITY, EQUITY FUND


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