{"type":"document","data":{"id":"ec20b366-20c0-4431-92ff-80f42d01c8ad","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-04-22T17:44:48.642+02:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Whether you’re moving home or staying in your current property, you can benefit from your equity by using it or releasing it."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","legalBanner":{"image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/bfc47636-d002-461a-b209-589beaaa7596/Group-7","type":"image","width":46,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/3f5c0b274ee863ed/original/Group-7.svg","extension":"svg"},"body":"Let op! Geld lenen kost geld","headerBannerType":"headerBannerType","componentStyle":"default"},"cta":{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/mortgage/contact","text":"Discuss your options"}},"coreHeader":{"body":"What exactly is equity? How can you use it? And what should you take into account? We’re happy to explain.","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/3b1d2a64-0b4e-44c8-947c-f7fa46b96244/Happy-woman-holding-tools-and-making-a-peace-sign-in-a-kitchen","type":"image","width":1920,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/asset/3b1d2a64-0b4e-44c8-947c-f7fa46b96244/Happy-woman-holding-tools-and-making-a-peace-sign-in-a-kitchen.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"title":"Use the equity in your home","subtitle":"For a new home, a renovation or another major expense"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/mortgage/buying-a-house/buying-another-house","text":"Buying your next home"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"What is equity?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>You have equity when the market value of your home is higher than your outstanding mortgage balance.</span></span></span></p>"}},{"componentType":"accordion","accordionList":[{"title":"How equity can build up","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Equity can be created in several ways:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>The factor of time: you typically own a home for many years. Over time, inflation can lead to higher house prices and potential increases in value.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Renovations or improvements: adding extra square metres or upgrading your home can increase its value.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Repaying your mortgage: you reduce your mortgage balance each month through your regular repayments and/or additional repayments.</span></span></span></span></li></ul>"}},{"title":"Example how equity works","richBody":{"value":"<ul><li><p><span><span><span>Jay and Sam own a home with a market value of €400,000.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Their outstanding mortgage balance is €325,000.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Their equity therefore amounts to €75,000.</span></span></span></p></li></ul>"}},{"title":"What happens after you sell your home?","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Once your home is sold, the outstanding mortgage balance is repaid in full in one go. This is arranged via the notary chosen by the buyer of your home.</span></span></span></p><ul><li>Do you have money left over? Then you have equity.</li><li>Do you fall short of money? Then you have a <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/mortgage/your-mortgage/home-with-negative-equity\">residual debt</a>.</li></ul>"}}]},{"componentType":"actionAccordion","actionAccordionList":[{"title":{"value":"<p>Using equity when buying a new home</p>"},"icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/967e3f60-3834-41ee-b6a8-f0d54d490765/Savings_goals-Home_Outline","type":"image","width":32,"altTextNL":"\"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/asset/967e3f60-3834-41ee-b6a8-f0d54d490765/Savings_goals-Home_Outline.svg","extension":"svg"},"paragraphs":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>In most cases, equity is used to buy a new home. Good to know:</p><ul><li>If you need a lower mortgage for your next home because you use (part of) your equity, <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/mortgage/your-mortgage/possibly-lower-mortgage-rate\">you may benefit from a lower interest rate</a>.</li><li>Using your equity can make homes accessible that are more expensive than your maximum mortgage would otherwise allow.</li><li>If you don’t use all of your equity for the purchase of a new home, there may be tax implications, such as the Dutch home equity reinvestment rule <a href=\"https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/belastingdienst/prive/woning/eigen-woning/u-verkoopt-een-huis/bijleenregeling/\">(bijleenregeling</a>, in Dutch) and <a href=\"https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/box-3/box-3\">wealth tax</a> (in Dutch).</li><li>Haven’t sold your current home yet? With a <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/mortgage/mortgage-types/bridging-mortgage\">bridging loan</a>, you can already use (part of) your equity. A bridging loan allows you to use (part of) your expected equity in advance, even if your current home has not yet been sold. This can help you finance your new home without having to wait for the sale proceeds.</li></ul>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/mortgage/contact","text":"Tip: Discuss your personal situation in a free orientation meeting."}]}]},{"title":{"value":"<p>Using equity for a renovation or making your home more sustainable</p>"},"icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/084d1446-655b-4620-80b6-b535efb565a9/Loans_goals-Garden_Outline","type":"image","width":32,"altTextNL":"\"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/asset/084d1446-655b-4620-80b6-b535efb565a9/Loans_goals-Garden_Outline.svg","extension":"svg"},"paragraphs":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Planning a renovation? Thinking about a new kitchen? Or would you like to invest in energy‑saving measures? </span></span></span><span><span><span>You can make this happen by <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/mortgage/your-mortgage/increase-mortgage\">increasing your mortgage</a>.</span></span></span></p>"}}]},{"title":{"value":"<p>Using equity for another major expense</p>"},"icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/8b2e75e1-6e90-4d7b-aa07-428d1d479dfd/Celebration-Present_Outline","type":"image","width":32,"altTextNL":"\"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/asset/8b2e75e1-6e90-4d7b-aa07-428d1d479dfd/Celebration-Present_Outline.svg","extension":"svg"},"paragraphs":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Would you like to release part of your equity? For example:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>to financially support your (grand)children with their studies or a home</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>for another major expense</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>In many cases, more is possible than you might expect.</span></span></span></p><p>In a free orientation meeting, we first discuss:</p><ul><li>The amount of equity involved</li><li>How much we can pay out</li><li>Any potential tax implications</li></ul>"}}]}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"How would you like to use your equity?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Curious about your options? Discuss them in a</span></span></span> free orientation meeting, with no obliga<span><span><span>tion.</span></span></span></p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/mortgage/contact","text":"Schedule a free orientation meeting"}]},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>If you prefer an appointment with an independent adviser, that&apos;s possible too. ING works with over <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/mortgage/mortgage-advice/advice-independent-adviser\">2,700 independent advisers</a>.</p>"}},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"serviceCard","cardType":"service","cardSize":"small","title":"Check your home’s value","intro":"Find out instantly what your home is worth (and how much equity you have)","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/2a13f03f-5671-4dd1-bcf9-30d1d9f36a6a/Products-Mortgage_Euro_Filledin","type":"image","width":24,"altTextNL":"\"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/asset/2a13f03f-5671-4dd1-bcf9-30d1d9f36a6a/Products-Mortgage_Euro_Filledin.svg","extension":"svg"},"link":{"url":"https://mijn.ing.nl/banking/smart-calculators/house-value-calculator?EW=true"}}]},{"componentType":"horizontalCardsList","title":"Buying your next home","link":{"url":"/en/personal/mortgage/buying-a-house/buying-another-house/view-all-page---using-equity"},"cardsList":{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"articleCard","cardType":"article","cardSize":"small","title":"Buy or sell a house first?","body":"You own your home and are planning to move. 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This translation is intended for the customers convenience only. In case of any discrepancies between the two versions, the original Dutch version shall prevail. The mortgage offer and contract will be signed in Dutch. Also, all further communication after signing the mortgage contract will be in Dutch. You acknowledge and accept this. If any assistance or clarification is needed, we recommend contacting your mortgage advisor or to call our customer service via the ING app.</p>"}}]}}}