negative equity
Britishnoun
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Interest-only mortgages also offer a lower monthly payment initially but carry the risk that if the house price falls, the owner could end up in negative equity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
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
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
For those with less than $2,000 of negative equity, that might mean waiting another six months to a year before breaking even on their loan, Jominy said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
About a third of Americans trading in an older car have negative equity, which has been typical in the industry for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
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