equity of redemption


noun

the right of a mortgagor to redeem the property by paying the debt, even after default in payment of the sum owed.
the interest of an owner of land subject to a mortgage.

Origin of equity of redemption

First recorded in 1705–15

Words nearby equity of redemption

British Dictionary definitions for equity of redemption

equity of redemption

noun

property law the right that a mortgager has in equity to redeem his property on payment of the sum owing, even though the sum is overdue See also foreclose