Wait 6 months after refi before qualifying for HELOC?

[Malcolm Ovenden]

I've been trying to get a home equity loan or line of credit and have just been told by one lender that I must have made 6 payment on my first mortgage since I refinanced. I refinanced my FHA first mortgage in February to get a lower rate, but that did not allow cash out. The first payment was made on Apr 1, so this lender is telling me I have to wait until October to get a second? Is this some kind of government regulation, or are there other lenders who will still finance a HEL or HELOC?