TaxGuyBill
Level 15
10-22-2022
06:58 PM
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Probably not.
The rule is that it must be used to Buy, Build or Improve the home *AND* be secured by such residence.
Refinancing qualifies *IF* the original debt meets the qualifications. So unless the original debt was "secured by such residence", the refinanced amount would not qualify.