Document Updates: Updates to Social Security Number Verification (Cx5579)

Jan 26, 2022

Topics: Document Updates

According to the instructions for the SSA-89, the form is required to be completed for each “reason for authoring consent.” The form has several choices that an SSN holder may select. In the context of a mortgage loan, the most obvious one is the “To apply for a mortgage” choice. However, since there are more choices that are available, multiple SSA-89’s may need to be completed if selected by the SSN holder. Also, if the SSN holder requests to modify the language on the form, lenders would need to create a manual process to accommodate the request.

First American Docutech has added language to the coversheet of our SSA-89 (Cx5579) to explain this potential requirement for a manual process.

This change will be in effect on February 1, 2022. If you have any questions of concerns, please contact Client Support at 1.800.497.3584

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