Lenders for Central Maine Newbies

[Brenda Ryder]

I'm looking at purchasing my first investment property (to be a rental) in central Maine - greater Augusta area. I'm seeing many lenders that only want to do ARMs for investment property. I am only interested in a fixed rate mortgage. My credit is excellent. House-hacking is not super appealing at this point. What are your recommendations for a lender that offers fixed rate mortgages for investment properties? If I pay for the property with my HELOC and then seek to refi to a fixed rate mortgage, would that make a difference? Other suggestions?