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LDP/GSA government search (patriot act)
SHORT VERSION: 
I have a deal set to close this Thursday.  The lender e-mails me 2 days ago asking me for my SSID & my TID.  He claims that it is a condition for underwriting.  I ask him what he needs my personal information for and he claims that it's a new underwriting check through the LDP/GSA governement search (patriot act).  I have never dealt with this guy before and i have never heard of needing my SSID nor my TID for a client to get a loan.  Has anyone ever had to give their personal information to their clients lender?
LONG VERSION:
I admit that I am a control freak.  I like to be in charge of everything so that I know whats going on at all times.  I explain to clients upfront that I can do as little or as much as they want me to do, however I will only accept responsibility for what they allow me to do.  Once I complete my buyer presentation and show them why they need to leave everything in my hands I give them an authorization form to fill out and give me permission to have my people handle everything.  The only ... more

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