Box 2 on form 1098 shows the outstanding principal on the mortgage as of January 1, 2020. If the mortgage originated during 2020, shows the mortgage principal as of the date of origination. If the recipient/lender acquired the loan in 2020, shows the mortgage principal as of the date of acquisition.
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