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Updated almost 3 years ago on . Most recent reply

How do you amortize/analyze a deal with a HELOC for downpayment?
On a 415k purchase of SFR.
I'll be using $30k cash and $53k equity line on my primary home.
The line is 1.99% for 1 year and prime + 0 thereafter.
Interest only for 15 years is an option. I would not use that option.
Would you amortize over 15 years which makes the payment much higher, or use 20-30 years hoping I can refi at some point. Would that be too risky?
I'm using a 5% interest rate assuming prime will be there soon. Difficult to plan long term on the rate.
Am I missing anything?
Thanks for any help and insight!