Best Answer by a_j_edwards2002

To build equity in your home you must either pay down the mortgage or have the market value go up. Your lender will decide if you have equity in your home. They decide how much your home is worth then they deduct how much you owe the difference is the amount of equity that you have. Lastly, I hate to tell you, their are only three ways to get equity out of a home. 1) Get an equity line of credit. 2) Refinance, and pull some money out. 3) Sell the property. ... See all 2 answers