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What is Equity?

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Equity refers to the ownership interest someone has in an asset, considering any outstanding debts or liabilities. Here's how it works:

  • Asset vs. Liability: An asset is something you own that has value, like a house. A liability is money you owe, like a mortgage or loan.

  • Equity Calculation: Equity is calculated by subtracting the total liabilities from the total value of the asset.

For example, imagine you own a house worth $500,000 and you still owe $300,000 on your mortgage. Your equity in the house would be $500,000 (value of the house) - $300,000 (mortgage owed) = $200,000.


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jone martin
jone martin
Jul 18, 2024

In property dealing, we use used term equity. In which owners represent the residual after deducting liabilities.


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