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Dscr Heloc do they exist

Richard Mikelic
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Hello,

MY SITUATION:

I have a SFR which I own outright and have rented in which I would like to pull a DSCR HELOC to fund a SFR build on a property that I recently purchased cash. Once I rent the new SFR I plan to refi cash out to close the HELOC and get my cash back.

MY ISSUE:

I'm having a difficult time finding DSCR HELOC'S.

Has anyone had any experience/success with this strategy with recommendations and or leads?

Truly appreciate any feedback!

Sincerely,

Richard Mikelic

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Bryan Maddex
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Bryan Maddex
  • Lender
  • Charlotte, NC
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Quote from @Richard Mikelic:

Hello,

MY SITUATION:

I have a SFR which I own outright and have rented in which I would like to pull a DSCR HELOC to fund a SFR build on a property that I recently purchased cash. Once I rent the new SFR I plan to refi cash out to close the HELOC and get my cash back.

MY ISSUE:

I'm having a difficult time finding DSCR HELOC'S.

Has anyone had any experience/success with this strategy with recommendations and or leads?

Truly appreciate any feedback!

Sincerely,

Richard Mikelic

They do indeed exist!  I work with at least 5 lenders that do TRUE DSCR helocs. Some can even use short term rental for a DSCR heloc. 

Most require a 1.0 ratio, one company allows down to a .75 ratio if it is a 1st position heloc. 

Going to update some accurate info based on prior replies and give some general overview of guidelines. 

-It is true, they will all fund something at closing. Typically a percentage (75% up to 100% of the limit), one has a minimum dollar amount required of $75k.
- rates on 2nd position helocs are higher, and can get into the teens with one company but can be in the 9s and 10s as well. 1st position can get into the 7s last i priced one out. 
-You can pay the intiail draw back on some, others come with a 90 or 180 day "blackout period" so if you repay any you would not have access to funds for a bit. This is due to them needing to get the heloc setup with a servicer. 
-They do allow you to close in an LLC. 
-Most have up to a 5 year draw period, one lender only offers 3 year draw period.
-680 or 700 is minimum score for most, one lender goes down to 660. 
-Most lenders allow 70% or 75% LTV with one lender going to 80% LTV. 

Please post any other questions that you have!

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