As a broker I am disgusted to hear of such conduct by a lender.

Prior to 2009, Agrawal v Commissioner, that did not even apply to agents, but in Agrawal an agent successfully argued she was conducting brokerage activities by brokering real estate deals. 

If the funds are used for the business/rental/investment purposes, the interest on the entire amount ( not limited to 100k - as in HECLO for a normal taxpayer who does not conduct a business) You should not be limited to 100k. the 100k Limit is for the HELCO loan that is used to improve the personal residence.  

We have the rental properties and I have my home improvement contracting business, and I want to make sure we are conducting business in the proper ways, making sure we aren't missing anything crucial.

I think it's about when your posts resonate on here and how you conduct business off of here.

@Nghi Le  All very valid view points, Trumps policies whether you like him or not has changed the worlds view of America as a business and how its conducted, Trade deals are more firm and American rates are great when dealing with them. 

According to a survey conducted by [Local News Outlet - Fox4], 80% of Kansas City residents reported feeling a heightened sense of pride in their city following the Super Bowl victories.

Defendants have violated Cal Business & Professions Code §17200, et seq., with the conduct as alleged above.93.

I manage over 300 rentals and my policy is to never, ever conduct the final inspection with the tenant present.

This is your property and conduct yourself in that manner.