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Negative equity

The difference between the value of an Asset and the Outstanding portion of the Loan taken out to pay for the asset, when the latter exceeds the former. Negative equity can result from a Decline in the value of an Asset after it is purchased.

Related Terms: 7 Asset, Decline, Loan, Negative equity, Outstanding, Purchase, UIT
Other Related Pages: Category: Lending_and_Credit Starting With: N
Additional Related Terms: 10-Q, 10-K, Active asset, Allowance for depreciation, Asset, Asset/equity ratio, Asset management account, Accreted value, Accrual of discount, After-tax basis