“Of course.”
She explained that she’d been assigned a scheduled residential valuation.
The application involved a proposed home-equity loan secured against Unit 2902.
She’d received the assignment through a third-party valuation service.
Her instructions identified Adrian as the scheduling contact.
And the paperwork represented that the property owner had consented to the inspection.
I felt cold.
“How much was the loan?”
Susan hesitated.
“I don’t know whether I’m authorized to discuss the applicant’s financial information.”
“I’m the property owner.”
“I understand. But I don’t have the full lending file.”
The officer nodded.
“That’s something your lender or attorney will need to address.”
I looked toward Adrian.
He stared at the floor.
“Adrian. Did you use my condo as collateral?”
He raised his head.
“We needed money.”
The words were almost inaudible.
I stared.
“What?”
“We needed money, Natalie.”
“For what?”
He said nothing.
Marjorie hurried forward.
“Michael—”
She stopped herself.
Adrian looked at her sharply.
