Meeting of the Minds, Lending Strategies Needed

Meeting of the Minds, Lending Strategies Needed

Investor · 23059 · Member since 2024 · 6 posts · 3 votes

HI, almost 11 months ago I purchased 3 duplexes and I borrowed the funds from my personal residence which I took out a equity agreement for the down payment on the investment property, great idea at the time because I have 10 years to pay it off and theres no payment requirement, but , I learned more about the consequence that it takes a large chunk of my equity the longer I take to pay it back, so my goal was to refi cash out the investment property to pay it back but I don't think theres enough equity yet to pull the full $106k needed, I only borrowed $88k but with the equity percentage for one year i'm paying about $18k in equity on top of the amount I borrowed if I pay it off in year one, so I need this paid off ASAP before it increases more. If I refi cash out I can probably only get about $50k out of the investment property, any ideas on another way to get the amount I need that I may not be thinking of? I was thinking a bridge loan might be an option , and then refi it later and pay back the bridge loan,  but I'm waiting for lenders to reach back out and run some numbers. Any other options you guys may suggest if you've been in a similar situation I'd love to hear it ? 

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  • Investor · Syracuse, NY · Member since 2022 · 16 posts · 9 votes
    1y

    All 3 duplexes were turn key? No improvements needed that could drive up values (and your equity)?

  • Investor · 23059 · Member since 2024 · 6 posts · 3 votes
    1y

    all of the units were updated except one, which I did put alittle money into to bring it update to date with the others, so that would have helped the value a bit I would think almost a year later. 

  • Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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    Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes
    1y
    Quote from @Jokari Trueheart:

    HI, almost 11 months ago I purchased 3 duplexes and I borrowed the funds from my personal residence which I took out a equity agreement for the down payment on the investment property, great idea at the time because I have 10 years to pay it off and theres no payment requirement, but , I learned more about the consequence that it takes a large chunk of my equity the longer I take to pay it back, so my goal was to refi cash out the investment property to pay it back but I don't think theres enough equity yet to pull the full $106k needed, I only borrowed $88k but with the equity percentage for one year i'm paying about $18k in equity on top of the amount I borrowed if I pay it off in year one, so I need this paid off ASAP before it increases more. If I refi cash out I can probably only get about $50k out of the investment property, any ideas on another way to get the amount I need that I may not be thinking of? I was thinking a bridge loan might be an option , and then refi it later and pay back the bridge loan,  but I'm waiting for lenders to reach back out and run some numbers. Any other options you guys may suggest if you've been in a similar situation I'd love to hear it ? 


    The issue always boils down to equity. Another option is to sell one or two of them to pay off your LOC and then keep just one. Would that get you where you need to be at?

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  • Investor · 23059 · Member since 2024 · 6 posts · 3 votes
    1y

    That is an option I didn't consider, but if the bridge loan option doesn't pan out I may have to re-visit that option, because the equity agreement takes a huge chunk over time. Thanks for that suggestion Chris.

  • Member since 2024 · 18 posts · 5 votes
    1y

    Hello,

    I am in a current group of networkers, in central VA and we have a TREMENDOUS lender I could refer if you would like the information!

  • Real Estate Agent · Westchester County, NY · Member since 2017 · 73 posts · 48 votes
    1y
    Quote from @Jokari Trueheart:

    HI, almost 11 months ago I purchased 3 duplexes and I borrowed the funds from my personal residence which I took out a equity agreement for the down payment on the investment property, great idea at the time because I have 10 years to pay it off and theres no payment requirement, but , I learned more about the consequence that it takes a large chunk of my equity the longer I take to pay it back, so my goal was to refi cash out the investment property to pay it back but I don't think theres enough equity yet to pull the full $106k needed, I only borrowed $88k but with the equity percentage for one year i'm paying about $18k in equity on top of the amount I borrowed if I pay it off in year one, so I need this paid off ASAP before it increases more. If I refi cash out I can probably only get about $50k out of the investment property, any ideas on another way to get the amount I need that I may not be thinking of? I was thinking a bridge loan might be an option , and then refi it later and pay back the bridge loan,  but I'm waiting for lenders to reach back out and run some numbers. Any other options you guys may suggest if you've been in a similar situation I'd love to hear it ? 


     Hey Jokari,

    That equity loan sounds like one that you need to get out of. I have lenders that I can point you to that would likely be able to give you a better product that will pay off that primary residence loan, or restructure it into one that doesn't take so much long term value out of your equity. What is the LTV of that loan on the primary residence?

  • Ty CouttsBusiness Member
    Lender · Denver, CO · Member since 2022 · 467 posts · 230 votes
    1y

    Hey Jokari,

    It sounds like you're in a bit of a tight spot, but there are a few options to explore. A bridge loan could work, as you mentioned, allowing you to access immediate capital to pay off the equity agreement and then refinance later once you have more equity in the property. Another possibility is looking into a home equity line of credit (HELOC) on your personal residence, which could help you tap into available equity without a large lump-sum repayment upfront. If the cash-out refinance option isn't providing enough liquidity, you could also consider a hard money loan, though these tend to come with higher interest rates and shorter terms. Ultimately, it's essential to consult with your lender to understand what's best for your long-term goals and costs involved.

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  • Member since 2024 · 18 posts · 5 votes
    1y

    Great post, would love to help as I'm local to Richmond, and have been involved with networking groups for years.  Would love to connect and talk, I'm in Shockoe slip most days 10-4, let's link up and I can help connect you with some lenders who may be able to help!

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