Lender · Freehold, NJ · Member since 2022 · 236 posts · 85 votes
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I agree with what Taylor said. Many lenders use HELOC as a liquidity requirement to cover PITIA reserves, but can't use them unless you cash them in (nobody really wants to do that).
Second lien position would work well in this case, you've got to find the correct lender or partner who is willing to jump on as second position. Or, you can refinance at 75% LTV, pay off what is owed and keep the rest as investment cash.