mortgage interest deduction Definition

mortgage interest deduction

Definition

A federal tax deduction granted for interest paid on a mortgage used to buy, build, or renovate a residence. The deduction is intended to encourage renters to become homeowners, under the belief that home ownership encourages upstanding citizenship and reduces crime.

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