Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Creative Real Estate Financing
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated about 2 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

24
Posts
7
Votes
Brittney Wright
  • Investor
  • Dallas, TX
7
Votes |
24
Posts

HELOC for Investment Property

Brittney Wright
  • Investor
  • Dallas, TX
Posted

Hi, All!

I just applied for a HELOC with my credit union that is offering a 5 year draw, 15 year repayment at a 5.49% fixed rate. 4.99% fixed rate for a 10 year repayment. I went ahead with the 15 year repayment. This is my first investment property and first time using a HELOC. I would like to know how others have used a HELOC for just a down payment on an investment property. Is it best to refinance the investment property soon after purchasing to quickly pay back the HELOC? Obviously 30 yr investment mortgage rates are much higher than the HELOC but I am not sure I should keep 3 loan payments (primary residence, HELOC and investment property). Or do people use the full 15 years to pay down the HELOC and keep 3 monthly loan payments? Paying on a HELOC means I am paying interest on my equity which somewhat does not seem smart. Just looking for what has worked for others. Thanks

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

833
Posts
621
Votes
Taylor Dasch
Agent
Pro Member
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Temple, TX
621
Votes |
833
Posts
Taylor Dasch
Agent
Pro Member
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Temple, TX
Replied

I would pay the HELOC back and then use it again and repeat until the draw period is over. This way you will have less stress when doing your rehabs as you will be able to pay for everything from the HELOC.

business profile image
Envision Realty
5.0 stars
27 Reviews

Loading replies...