KrisD15
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Deductions & credits

Yes, subtract the amount used for something other than the house. 

 

Example, you take out a 325,000 loan to buy a house. 

When the loan balance is down to 300,000, you refinance for 350,000 to pay off loans and buy a car. 

You would subtract the 50,000 you took out from the 350,000 refinance and enter 300,000. 

300,000 is what you still owe for buying the house in the first place. 

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