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posted Feb 1, 2022 6:21:03 AM

How do I answer the question, "Were all loan proceeds used to purchase, build, or improve the home secured by this loan?" when the mortgage loan was a refinance?

question even says, "see 'help' if this is a refinance loan, but none of the help options appear to address the question.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 1, 2022 6:39:30 AM

If you did not take cash out as part of the refinance then the funds were used to purchase the home secured by the loan.  You would answer "Yes."  If you took cash out and used all of that cash to improve the home then you answer "Yes" as well.  If you took cash out and you used the cash for something else then you answer "No" and the interview will ask you more questions about the loan.  

 

Ultimately you only get to deduct the portion of interest paid on loans that secure your home(s).