### Question
How is the term mortgage credit certificate defined?


### Answer
The term **mortgage credit certificate** is defined in *26 U.S.C. § 25* as the following:

> any certificate which—



(A) is issued under a qualified mortgage credit certificate program by the State or political subdivision having the authority to issue a qualified mortgage bond to provide financing on the principal residence of the taxpayer,



(B) is issued to the taxpayer in connection with the acquisition, qualified rehabilitation, or qualified home improvement of the taxpayer's principal residence,



(C) specifies—



(i) the certificate credit rate, and



(ii) the certified indebtedness amount, and


  


(D) is in such form as the Secretary may prescribe

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 25*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter A-Determination of Tax Liability > PART IV-CREDITS AGAINST TAX > Subpart A-Nonrefundable Personal Credits**

