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Updated over 5 years ago,

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  • Santa Barbara, CA
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Opening HELOC on Parent's LA Home, My Name Not on Title

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  • Santa Barbara, CA
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Hey BP, making my first post here!

I'm looking to open a HELOC on my parents home here in Los Angeles, and use the money to fund rehabs to make their property rent ready. Currently my parent's home is my primary residence. I applied for a HELOC through Third Federal but was declined as although my credit score (>700) and income are great, my dad has 0 income as he's retired and a very low credit score (~500).

I would look into adding my name to our house's title, but I'm wondering if that will trigger a re-appraisal from LA city. My dad has built several unpermitted additions which will definitely incur us significant fines if re-appraised. Any recommendations on HELOC lenders which would allow me to apply for a HELOC despite not being on title? Or maybe a lender with which I can include my dad as he has title, but primarily rely on my credit score+income? Maybe some other form of financing altogether?

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