Archive for April 18th, 2006

What does ‘upside down’ mean?

Being “upside down” means you owe more money than what you’re buying is worth. For example, if you owe $250,000 on your home and it is worth only $225,000 you’re upside down. Or if you owe $30,000 on your SUV but it’s worth $23,000, you’re upside down.