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Trade Equity

Last updated 2026-08-01

Fannie Mae

Updated 2026-08-01

Equity that results from a property purchaser giving their existing real property as trade as all or part of the down payment for the property that is being purchased.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · pp. 46–49

FTC

Updated 2026-08-01

Real estate or assets given to the seller as part of the down payment for the property.

FTC Real Estate Terms

FTC · pp. 16–17

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 2026-08-01

Trade Equity refers to when a Borrower trades their Real Property to the seller as part of the cash investment.

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

p. 57

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