Mortgage 1098 Tax Document FAQ
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My Mortgage 1098 is showing an incorrect balance.
Box 2 on your Mortgage 1098 tax document shows your principal balance as of January 1st of the year the tax form is for.
(Example: Mortgage 1098 for 2023 will show your mortgage principal balance at the beginning of 2023)
You can find the explanation of Box 2 on page 2 of your Mortgage 1098 Tax Document.
Box 2 definition
Box 2. Shows the outstanding principal on the mortgage as of January 1 of the calendar year. If the mortgage originated in the calendar year, shows the mortgage principal as of the date of origination. If the recipient/lender acquired the loan in the calendar year, shows the mortgage principal as of the date of acquisition.
Sample Mortgage 1098 Tax Document
