| Why Get an Appraisal? |
| How to Prepare for an Appraisal |
| Do I Get a Copy? |
| Reading & Understanding an Appraisal Report |
| How to Choose an Appraiser for your home |
| Do I get a Copy? |
The homeowner is entitled to a copy of any appraisal that is done on his home, that includes an interior inspection. However, the copy must come from your lender. The appraiser is under a strong obligation to the client, and may not discuss the results of the report with others, or provide copies of the report to others, without the written permission from our client. However, under 12 U.S.C.A. Section 1691 (e), part of the federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act, a residential mortgage applicant has the right to receive a copy of the appraisal report from the lender. To receive the copy of the appraisal report, the borrower must request it in writing from the lender within ninety days of submitting the loan application. |
