He also had no official identification of the company or the legal representative.

Posters above either didn't read what you asked or are not real.Please name one lender that doesn't ask for identification. 

Just as a savvy investment broker carefully assesses market dynamics, let's consider the traditional practices that resonate deeply within the ranching community:Cattle Branding: Much like a brand symbolizes a company's identity in the business world, cattle branding serves as a centuries-old method of ownership identification.

The Dept of Motor Vehicles would be able to track down the VIN or tags to an owner; whether that owner has a current address on file is not guaranteed of course, but if they have a driver's license they just might get a change of address filed.

No net worth requirement.Not all programs have prepay, or you can buy out of them, little difference in 30 year or 7 year rates.What is needed: identification, decent credit, mortgage bills prior month and any HOA, bank statements past two months.You pay for appraisal upfront.

A property manager in Florida just received an application from someone using something called a "Renter's Identification Number" instead of a social security number.

By leveraging their expertise and resources, property managers play a pivotal role in safeguarding the interests of property owners and creating a secure and reliable rental environment.Detecting Fake Documentation:Tenant fraud, a prevalent challenge for property managers, frequently entails the presentation of falsified documents such as counterfeit pay stubs, employment letters, or identification.

Plus, I don't see how someone isn't able to provide any form of identification or means through which you can trace them similar to what everyone else has to do during the application process. 

Otherwise tenants should also be allowed to use false identification when renting.Little wonder so many tenants resent and disrespect landlords.

Obtain a federal tax identification number (EIN).