Do I reduce the percentage of deductible interest on my refinanced mortgage, if I increased the new loan to pay off non-house related debt?

katadvisor123 · ‎June 3, 2019

The increased refinanced mortgage exceeds the $100,000 allowable deducation.

PaulaM · ‎June 3, 2019

Yes, reduce the mortgage amount by the % that would be allowed. Ex: New loan amount is $140,000. You can deduct $100,000/$140,000 (71%) of the interest amount.

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PaulaM · ‎June 3, 2019

Yes, reduce the mortgage amount by the % that would be allowed. Ex: New loan amount is $140,000. You can deduct $100,000/$140,000 (71%) of the interest amount.

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Do I reduce the percentage of deductible interest on my refinanced mortgage, if I increased the new loan to pay off non-house related debt?