Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people make in their lifetime. Homeownership is often seen as a symbol of success and stability, but it also comes...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/31/2023
Buying a home is a huge financial responsibility. But it's a worthwhile investment. One smart way to kill two birds with one stone is to deduct your mortgage points from your taxes,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 02/28/2022
For everyone buying a home via financing, the mortgage interest rate has a huge impact. Mortgage borrowers, however, are interested in the lowest rate possible. Yet, money lenders...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 09/18/2020
In taking out a mortgage point, you get an interest rate based on many factors like your credit profile and the market rate. Also, there are times you get the chance to buy points...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 08/24/2021
One might desire to purchase a new house, and with money available, paying in cash might seem like the best option. While this appears promising, it is not always easy to decide the...
Posted by Stevenson Tax and Accounting, Inc. on 03/28/2021
Form 8396 is an IRS form used by homeowners to apply for a mortgage. The purpose of the mortgage is to help low-income taxpayers pay for their housing. You can only apply for a credit...
Posted by Don Bell Law on 08/29/2020
