How can i get a HELOC on a rental Duplex property in New Orleans?

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Hi,

Im looking for credit unions and banks who do Heloc's on investment properties?

Andrew Postell · Answer

@Justin Lee right on!  Keep us posted!  Thanks!

Justin Lee · Answer

@Andrew Postell thank you for your insight. I took your advice and called probably 20 different banks and credit unions and found Signature credit union. They do HELOCs for "Non-Owner Occupied Residences" if you own 3 homes or less. The rates range from a 4.7-7.75. 15 year draw 10 year repayment. No appraisal, but an online market analysis of value. I am 2 weeks into the 4-6 week process. I'll keep you posted as I navigate through.

Andrew Postell · Answer

@Justin Lee you have a suggestion above but I have heard that sometimes they can and sometimes they can't based on your scenario.  Just in case you need to continue your search a small, local lender will be your HIGHEST probability of success when trying to find "Line of Credit" lenders on investment properties. The unfortunate thing here is that investment properties foreclose at a higher rate than primary homes so many banks just don't want the exposure to this. But it is 100% possible to find but you have to put in the time or at least know someone that ALREADY has the connection. Here's my 3 suggestions:

• Post in the Bigger      Pockets STATE forum that you are looking in. There are usually some good,      local investors that monitor those forums. Maybe they already have a      suggestion or recommendation for you? Certainly try there.
• Visit your      local REI groups. There are many groups that meet across the      country. Some post here on Bigger Pockets. Many post on meetup.com.      Networking is always a great practice and you never know who you might meet      there and what good information they have to share. Would certainly      recommend visiting if one is close to you.
• Calling - and then      there's this option. Which is what I had to do. I had to call about 200      lenders (no exaggeration) to learn of 4 lenders who did this and I have      some tips. First, when calling banks target the smallest most community      based banks you can first. If you have never heard of them, and they have      one location - that's a good candidate. No big, national, publicly traded      banks will do this loan type. Second, try to ask for "LINES OF      CREDIT" instead of "HELOC". I know it sounds like I'm      splitting hairs but some banks write HELOCs in their residential      department....which won't write Investment Properties. And that      residential department will often not speak to the commercial department. So they'll      just say "sorry, we don't do it"....not even knowing that they      really do! So if you ask for a "line of credit on an investment      property" that should get you to the COMMERCIAL division. That's the      section of the bank we want. Now, most of these smaller banks may only      have 12 employees or so. So don't get frustrated if they don't return your      call or aren't in the office. Just call back and be friendly. Maybe play      dumb a little "I don't know if I'm in the right place..."      "I'm sorry to disturb you, you may not be the right person for      this....", etc. Maybe someone can get you to the right person. Again,      be prepared to call A LOT

Brian G. · Answer

@Justin Lee if you have 3 properties or less (including a primary) and the duplex is held in your name (not in an LLC) then you can get a Heloc on a rental through Pen Fed at 80%LTV, variable rate tied to Prime + 1%, 12 year draw, you choose I/O or P/I payments.

Brian G. · Answer

@Justin Lee just Google their contact info and call. Every person I spoke with and asked questions of was very helpful and knowledgeable. One phone call will tell you everything you need to know!

Justin Lee · Answer

@Brian Gerlach yes this is my exact scenario. Do you have info for pen fed ?

Shain Ismailovski · Answer

Finding a lender who will offer you a HELOC on an investment property is close to impossible. It's unlikely you will find a major bank that offers it and if you do the line of credit they would offer is usually pretty low. Hoping someone can point you in a more concrete direction.

How can i get a HELOC on a rental Duplex property in New Orleans?

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