This is our first home and we are emotionally attached.  

Is that your emotions talking? 

The great part about purchasing a house from a bank is that there is no emotion.

As you probably know, though, conversations with anyone need to always stay professional and non-emotional.

On my rare moments of down time I enjoy photography, traveling, college football/basketball, petting llamas and talking to my dog about the emotional benefits of barking less.

Only accept applicants who meet your criteria, otherwise, your emotion is playing in.  

I bought it from an emotional standpoint because I LOVE LB!!.  

After talking to the applicants we found out that they own a pit bull Which happens to be a registered emotional support companion.

@Mathew Gunkel, I know it's emotionally logical to put your primary up for extra risk as a last resort, rather than first cab off the rank, BUT, that's why the PURPOSE for the loan should be really carefully considered in the first place.In case I came across as someone who knows what they are talking about, I don't actually know the HELOC rules/interest that Lenders have regarding using your primary as security vs your investment.

We have discussed selling it but 1) we like the location and think of gifting it to our child when he comes of age 2) we have some emotional attachment.