In the current year, Sanchez paid interest of $30,000 on a $1,000,000 principal home mortgage. He also paid interest of $4,000 on a $100,000 home equity loan, the proceeds of which he used to pay off student loans. Assuming that he can itemize, what is his current year deduction from these payments?

$22,500

$25,000

$30,000

$34,000