negative equity
If you owe more money on your car than it’s worth, that’s called negative equity. It can make selling or trading in the car difficult because you still owe money.
Negative equity occurs when the amount owed on a vehicle loan exceeds the current market value of the car. It often happens after large depreciation or if the buyer paid a low down payment.
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