turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Event: Ask the Experts about your refund > RSVP NOW!
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

What does, secured by residence Yes or No mean? Under home mortgage interest?

 
Connect with an expert
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

1 Best answer

Accepted Solutions
Coleen3
Intuit Alumni

What does, secured by residence Yes or No mean? Under home mortgage interest?

Most mortgages are secured by the residence. 

Since secured debt is a loan that is guaranteed by collateral, the lender can offer better rates than an unsecured debt. Collateral is an asset used to secure a loan; it is something that the lender can take if the borrower defaults. ... Mortgages and auto loans are thus examples of secured debt.

View solution in original post

1 Reply
Coleen3
Intuit Alumni

What does, secured by residence Yes or No mean? Under home mortgage interest?

Most mortgages are secured by the residence. 

Since secured debt is a loan that is guaranteed by collateral, the lender can offer better rates than an unsecured debt. Collateral is an asset used to secure a loan; it is something that the lender can take if the borrower defaults. ... Mortgages and auto loans are thus examples of secured debt.

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question
Manage cookies