The interest on the loan is deductible only if the mortgage is a secured debt. According to IRS Pub. 936, Home Mortgage Interest Deduction:
You can deduct your home mortgage interest only if your mortgage is a secured debt. A secured debt is one in which you sign an instrument (such as a mortgage, deed of trust, or land contract) that:
- Makes your ownership in a qualified home security for payment of the debt,
- Provides, in case of default, that your home could satisfy the debt, and
- Is recorded or is otherwise perfected.
There must be a written, recorded document for the interest to be deductible as home mortgage interest.
You do not have to prepare a 1098 or 1099-INT form.
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