Why Do Banks Ask for "Other Companies You Are Considering"?

The title pretty much sums it up.

I'm just really curious to know if this is a trick question or something and why banks really ask it.

Thank you.

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See if you're gonna leverage an offer if they give you one + to see if you're desirable + to see if you know what you want (i.e., interviewing at a mm firm + BB + EB? If you mention these 3 then it sounds like you're desperate for anything).

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