Reply: 1.1.1
From: Ian Findlay
Hi Duanne,
From your figs. House value $160k, you owe 120k.
You have $40 equity but remember the bank will only (usually) lend upto 80%
on value of your house. So 80% of $160 is $128k. You owe $120 which means
you have $8k available equity.
Else talk to Rolf...