Freddie Mac wants to know if I'm a repeat customer?

[Richard Graham]

Placed a cash offer on a Freddie Mac REO this past week. Agent called and said they are asking if the LLC has ever purchased a Freddie Mac Home in the past.
My knee jerk thought was "Look it up" learned that one from mom. But I bit my tongue.
There is another offer on the table along with mine according to the list agent.
Anybody had this happen before or know why they would want to know this.