If you are satisfying and replacing a lien with another dwelling-secured lien for the same borrower, then yes, it is HMDA reportable. It does not really matter what the purpose of the previous loan was. It only matters what the purpose of proceeds of the current loan is. Are any of the proceeds going to Home Improvement again? If so, this would not be classified as a refinance, rather it would be a HI loan.
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