Points Paid by the Owner of a Personal Residence to Refinance

question 60

True/False

Points paid by the owner of a personal residence to refinance an existing mortgage must be capitalized and amortized over the life of the new mortgage.

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Definitions:

Expense

The money spent or costs incurred in an entity's efforts to generate revenue, representing the cost of doing business.

Income Statement Columns

Sections within an income statement that separate financial data, such as revenues, expenses, and profits, to provide a clear overview of a company's financial performance.

Net Income

The final amount a company earns, which is the total revenue minus all expenses, taxes, and costs.

Net Loss

The amount by which expenses exceed revenues in a given period, resulting in a decrease in equity.