negative equity English

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What does negative equity mean?

negative equity noun

— (finance) The amount by which the market value of a property falls below the amount of the mortgage secured upon it.

— (finance) The situation in which a property is worth less than its mortgage.

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These risks are already exacerbating the economic slowdown: equity markets are falling everywhere, leading to negative wealth effects on consumption and capital spending.