is it possible to refinance a heloc without refinancing your first mortgage?

Question by JustSomeGuy: is it possible to refinance a heloc without refinancing your first mortgage?
I have a good rate with my first mortage at 4.25 fixed for 15 years. I also have a heloc that is adjustible and is at about 8.5 percent right. I would like to refinance the heloc without loosing the rates on the 1st. Is there such a thing?

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Answer by Carolinahomerates.com
yep….it’s called a 2nd mortgage

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