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Home equity is the part of your home that you own outright. In other words, it is the difference between the appraised value and any outstanding mortgage balances(s). For example, if your home is worth $150,000 and the principal balance remaining on your mortgage is $100,000, then your home equity – the portion of your home that you own – is $50,000.
