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posted Jan 18, 2023 10:39:30 AM

Do I have to record a rate lock extension fee refund from a bank?

wells fargo sent me a refund for increased costs incurred related to closing fees as a result of a rate lock

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Level 15
Jan 18, 2023 10:47:47 AM

That is a "rebate" of the fees you paid  then you just reduce the expense by the amount of the refund. 

 

Say you paid $100 but they gave you $20 back so now the expense was only $80.

Level 15
Jan 18, 2023 10:47:50 AM

A rate lock fee is not a deductible closing cost (unless it was considered deductible "points").  If you didn't deduct the cost, the refund has no tax consequences.  

 

If you did deduct the rate lock fee on a past tax return (whether as points, or by mistake) a refund of a past deduction is a "taxable recovery" and is listed under "other" or miscellaneous income.