Ginnie Mae Reporting and Feedback System (RFS) and GinnieNET Information

RFS Guidance and Specifications:

Portal Administration Security Officer Registration – Last Updated October 30, 2008

RFS Training Presentation – Last Updated October 17, 2008
The following presentation describes how to use RFS to submit monthly investor reporting data. This is the same presentation that was used during the instructor-led web based training classes given
in September 2008.

Issuer Data Validation Testing Timeframe
Per APM 08-12, this schedule provides the RFS Issuer Data Validation Testing timeframe.

All Participants Memorandum (APM) 08-08 – Sent May 12, 2008
This APM provides information regarding registration for access to the Ginnie Mae Enterprise Portal (GMEP).

• GMEP User Registration Form for Issuer ONLY
• GMEP Security Officer Registration Form for Issuer ONLY
• GMEP Security Officer Registration Form for Custodian ONLY

Completed forms can be faxed to:
Ginnie Mae Security Administrator
(212) 313-0132

Note: Completed forms with original signatures must be mailed and received before the Security Officer
ID can be activated.

All Participants Memorandum (APM) 08-07 – Sent March 28, 2008
This APM provides additional information regarding the implementation of Ginnie Mae's Unique Loan ID and minor changes to the file layout specification for the one-time loan key assignment process.

All Participants Memorandum (APM) 08-02– Sent January 18, 2008
This APM provides an updated RFS implementation schedule, information about RFS Issuer Testing, implementation of Ginnie Mae's Unique Loan ID, modifications to the GinnieNET Schedule of Pooled Mortgages (HUD Form 11706) file layout, and minor changes to the RFS Issuer IRTS.

Issuer Reporting Technical Specification Document (IRTS) – Last Updated July 31, 2008
The IRTS demonstrates how to submit monthly pool administration data files in RFS. The IRTS provides the technical specifications for issuers and servicers regarding Ginnie Mae's changes in monthly pool, loan package, and loan level reporting processes.

RFS Issuer Testing Guide – Last Updated July 31, 2008
The RFS Issuer Testing Guide is used to communicate detailed information regarding the Ginnie Mae RFS issuer testing period. The document describes the objectives, requirements, procedures, and important dates related to issuer testing.

Questions and Information Requests:

RFS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Last Updated September 25, 2008
This web page contains answers to frequently asked questions that have been submitted by issuers regarding the IRTS, RFS, and Issuer Testing.

GMEP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Last Updated July 31, 2008
This web page contains answers to frequently asked questions that have been submitted by issuers regarding the Ginnie Mae Enterprise Portal (GMEP).

RFS Helpdesk
Use this page to submit questions regarding the IRTS, RFS, and Issuer Testing.

RFS Issuer Point of Contact (POC) Form
This web page is used to designate contact information for personnel (business and technical) who will serve as points of contact for RFS Issuer Testing.

File Layouts:

Changes to GinnieNET Data Elements – Last Updated July 31, 2008
To support expanded disclosure, GinnieNET is being modified to collect additional data elements.

Ongoing Assignment of Unique Loan IDs File Layout – Last Updated September 18, 2008
The Ongoing Assignment of Unique Loan IDs File Layout provides a description about the file which will be used to provide Unique Loan IDs for ongoing assignment of Loan IDs for new pools (May issuances and beyond).

One Time Assignment of Unique Loan Keys File Layout – Last Updated March 31, 2008
The One-Time Assignment of Unique Loan Keys File Layout provides a description about the file which will be used to perform a one-time assignment of Unique Loan for existing portfolios (active loans in Ginnie Mae pools as of the April 2008 reporting period).

GinnieNET Single Family Import File Layouts – Last Updated October 24, 2008
The GinnieNET Single Family Import File Layouts provide a description about the file/records which will be used to accommodate new data required for Single Family processing in RFS.

GinnieNET Multifamily Import File Layouts – Last Updated October 24, 2008
The GinnieNET Multifamily Import File Layouts provide a description about the file/records which will be used to accommodate new data required for Multifamily processing in RFS.

GinnieNET HMBS Import File Layouts – Last Updated October 24, 2008
The GinnieNET HMBS Import File Layouts provide a description about the file/records which will be used to accommodate new data required for HMBS processing in RFS.