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Home Equity
The current market value of a homeowner's property minus any outstanding mortgages or liens on the property.
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Home equity is the value of a homeowner's interest in a property. It is the difference between the property's market value and any outstanding mortgage or other liens on the property.
Example
If you have a mortgage balance of $200,000 and the property is worth $500,000, the home equity in your property would be $300,000.
Related Terms
Compound Interest
Interest calculated on the sum of a principal and accumulated interest from previous periods.
Bankruptcy
A legal process in which an individual or business has their assets liquidated or restructured in order to pay off creditors.
Estate Planning
The process of organizing and arranging for the management of a person's assets and property after their death.

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