[rcooper]

A question we received from a member:

Do the ECOA appraisal rules apply to mixed-use property that is both business and residential?

The loan in question is a commercial loan and I understand that 1002.14 applies to both consumer and business purpose loans. To my way of thinking, because it is partly residential, there is no exemption for mixed use.
Your thoughts?

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[rcooper]

In my opinion, if the property securing the loan meets that definition of a dwelling in 1002.14(b)(2), even though it may also be used for business purposes, the ECOA valuation rules will apply.

[MarieR]

Just to add to this. We had the same question so I contacted the CFPB and they agreed that if there were 1-4 dwellings, even if there was retail space, then the ECOA valuation rules apply.

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