equity of redemption

noun

the right of a mortgagor to redeem the property by paying the debt, even after default in payment of the sum owed.
the interest of an owner of land subject to a mortgage.

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Origin of equity of redemption

First recorded in 1705–15

Words nearby equity of redemption

equites, equities, equitoxic, equity, equity capital, equity of redemption, equity security, equity stock, equity weighting, equity-linked policy, equiv.
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British Dictionary definitions for equity of redemption

equity of redemption

noun

property law the right that a mortgager has in equity to redeem his property on payment of the sum owing, even though the sum is overdueSee also foreclose
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