Reg B Appraisal Notices & Commercial Loans: Lien

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Question:

In regards to Reg B appraisal notices and commercial loans: does the loan need to be secured by a first lien on a dwelling for the notice requirements to apply or is it any dwelling secured loan - regardless of lien position? For example, an LLC is securing a commercial loan with a 2nd lien on a dwelling, do they get the appraisal notice or not?

Answer:

1002.14—Rules on providing appraisals and other valuations.

(a) Providing appraisals and other valuations. (1) In general. A creditor shall provide an applicant a copy of all appraisals and other written valuations developed in connection with an application for credit that is to be secured by a first lien on a dwelling.