SSA-89 Social Security Verification
Social Security Administration Form SSA-89 authorization to verify borrower Social Security number directly through SSA databases.
Packaging & Submission Instructions
Originator Guidance: Complete and execute this form prior to upload with the initial loan submission package in the Corva Wholesale Broker Portal or Fannie Mae Desktop Originator.
Ensure all borrower signatures, entity documentation (for LLC or corporate borrowers), and applicable disclosures match the 1003 loan application. For assistance packaging this document, contact the Corva Broker Operations Desk at [email protected].
Form Description & Requirements
Purpose & Authorization Requirements
Social Security Administration Form SSA-89 grants formal authorization for the mortgage lender to verify the borrower’s Social Security Number directly with official SSA government databases, ensuring fraud prevention and identity authentication.
Execution Rules
- Exact Legal Name: Must match the borrower’s government-issued identification and credit report exactly.
- Timeliness: Signed form must be dated within 90 days of final loan closing.
- Wet or Approved Electronic Signature: Must comply with official SSA digital signature guidelines.