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by dcdanko 3331 days ago
Surely the MID would need to be slowly phased out or just capped?
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I would think so. Assuming it was politically feasible at all, it seems like it would need to be phased in. Or at least announced quite publicly that loans originated after a particular date could not have their interest deducted. It's not particularly fair to existing homeowners to eliminate the deduction after they've already purchased a house.
> Or at least announced quite publicly that loans originated after a particular date could not have their interest deducted

That would probably cause a crash in the housing market and leave many homeowners underwater on their mortgages. Phasing it out gradually seems like a better approach to me.