How come I didn't get a 1098 from both mortgage lenders I had this year?

[susievarian]

I bought a house this year. first lender sent me a 1099-int. A second company took over - they sent me a 1098. How come the first company didnt send me a 1098? I made most my payments to the first lender

[Marketstar · Accepted solution]

Consider contacting the first lender for your 1098-it may be on the way.

However, you can actually use a year end statement from your lender to enter your mortgage interest paid in 2015 as long as it is accurate. Since the IRS may have the 1098 from the first lender, it is in your best interest to obtain it to ensure accuracy.