### Question
How is the term unique identifier defined?


### Answer
The term **unique identifier** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 5102* as the following:

> a number or other identifier that—


(i) permanently identifies a loan originator

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING**

