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Some Mortgage Lenders Abuse the Personal Information of Clients

Routinely those seeking financial services from mortgage lenders find that the information provided during the application process is used for other purposes. Online applications typically request social security number, date of birth, income, and personal worth. It is illegal to share the information with others, but lenders can make it available to affiliates.

Now They Have Your Numbers, Washington Post, April 24, 2004