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- Kyle Pursley, "Kyle Pursley"
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You have to give out your social security number so we can pull your credit and review your credit liabilities and your ability to repay the loan. We go to great lengths to protect your personal information. If you just want general rate quotes it's not really necessary to give out your social but, the lender will need it eventually if you want to get pre-qualified through them.
- Brad Bergamini, "PrescottAz"
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Are you buying a [Promotional hotlink removed by Zillow moderator. Please see our Good Neighbor Policy for more information.]? Lenders and the US Government uses your SS number to make sure you are real and a citizen.
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- sunnyview
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If you are applying for a mortgage, lenders will ask for it to be able to check your credit.
why do I have to give out my social security number?
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