HELOC denied because of low LTV
Good morning Biggerpockets fam!!!
So I need some advise and I'll try to keep it short and simple. I tried to get a HELOC on my rental property, but the bank denied me for a low loan-to-value on the property. Here's my question: Should I use my w-2 income to pay down a lot of principal and re-try to obtain that HELOC? Home was valued at $455k and currently owe $283k. Bank only does 70% LTV on rental property. I believe minimum is $40k they allow to be approved. Let me know what you guys think.
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That seems like taking from Peter to pay Paul to me. If you can't get a HELOC now because of low LTV, I would take it as a sign that you shouldn't take out that loan right now. If you use savings to pay down the principal, why wouldn't you just use savings over time to invest?
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