Equity represents the portion of your property you truly own—the difference between its market value and your outstanding mortgage balance. It grows through principal payments and market appreciation. Homeowners leverage this asset for refinancing, home equity loans, or selling profits. Lenders, investors, and estate planners also monitor this financial metric to assess risk and build long-term wealth.
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