negative equity
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But he is aware there is a greater risk of falling into negative equity with a no- or low-deposit mortgage.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
They are aware of the risks of negative equity but believe the refurbishment will boost the value of their home.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
This can happen when a buyer trades in a car with negative equity, because it’s likely that what they still owe gets rolled into the new loan.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
But consumers who are underwater on their loan end up paying more on average after rolling over the negative equity into their next car, compounding their debt even more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
About 30% of car buyers trading in vehicles in the first quarter had negative equity, owing an average of about $7,200 on their old loans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
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