Thursday, May 15, 2014

Can a mortgage company pull my credit report without my permission?

I had a pre-approval from a mortgage company, and at the time of the mortgage, I went with another mortgage company for a better rate they offered. I informed the first mortgage company officer, who was really not happy with that decision. But with my information he has like SSN and DOB, I'm concerned he would pull my credit again or later which could affect my credit.
Can he do that without my permission?
How would I know if he pulled my credit history/score again?
Do I get notified when a company make an inquiry on my credit?
Thanks
Added (1). In my question I mean the hard inquires not the soft ones!
Thanks

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