Equity
The value of a debtor's interest in property that remains after liens and other creditors' interests are considered. (Example: If a house valued at $60,000 is subject to a $30,000 mortgage, there is $30,000 of equity.)
Source: U.S. Courts
An owner's financial interest in a property; calculated by subtracting the amount still owed on the mortgage loon(s)from the fair market value of the property.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The value of a property beyond any liens against it. Also referred to as owner's interest.
Source: Ginnie Mae
As used on a trading account statement, refers to the residual dollar value of a futures or option trading account, assuming it was liquidated at current prices.
Source: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
In an installment sale or loan, the positive difference between the trade-in or market value of your vehicle and the loan payoff amount. When the loan is paid off, the equity is the market value of the vehicle.
Source: Federal Reserve Board
