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

RFS Issuer Testing Procedure for New Ginnie Mae Issuers – Last Updated July 22, 2009

The purpose of this document is to explain the process by which a new Ginnie Mae Issuer can become approved to begin using the Ginnie Mae Reporting and Feedback System (RFS) to complete monthly investor reporting.

RFS MBS Guide Changes

The chapters, appendices and forms have been updated to reflect reporting changes as they relate to RFS. Issuers that choose to report via RFS on July 1, 2009 must follow the instructions outlined in the MBS Guide updates below.

Additional MBS Guide changes are forthcoming.

• Chapter 3 – Last Updated June 5, 2009
• Chapter 14 – Last Updated June 25, 2009
• Chapter 16 – Last Updated June 25, 2009
• Chapter 17 – Last Updated June 16, 2009
• Chapter 18 – Last Updated August 4, 2009
• Chapter 25 – Last Updated June 16, 2009
• Chapter 26 – Last Updated June 25, 2009
• Chapter 27 – Last Updated June 25, 2009
• Chapter 30 – Last Updated June 16, 2009
• Chapter 31 – Last Updated June 16, 2009
• Appendix III-07 – Last Updated June 15, 2009
• Appendix VI-04 – Last Updated June 12, 2009
• Appendix VI-05 – Last Updated June 12, 2009
• Appendix VI-06 – Last Updated June 12, 2009
• Appendix VI-12 – Last Updated June 12, 2009
• Appendix VI-13 – Last Updated June 12, 2009
• Appendix VI-16 – Last Updated June 5, 2009
• Appendix VI-19 – Last Updated June 12, 2009
• Appendix VII-01 – Last Updated June 5, 2009
• HUD-11706 – Last Updated June 15, 2009
• HUD-1710-B – Last Updated June 12, 2009
• HUD-1710-C – Last Updated June 12, 2009
• HUD-11710-D – Last Updated June 12, 2009
• HUD-11748-A – Last Updated June 12, 2009

RFS Training

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 on April 29, 2009 and May 12, 2009. These training materials are updated to reflect IRTS version 5.0 changes.

RFS Training Presentation (6 MB PDF) – Last Updated May 14, 2009 (text version)

The following are the RFS training agenda and webcast details from the June 18, 2009 RFS Training webcast:

• RFS Training Agenda
• RFS Training Webcast Details

Industry Conference Call Information - Reporting and Feedback System (APM 09-10)

If you are a new issuer or an existing issuer that has not started RFS issuer testing, please click on the link below to view the presentation slides from the first conference call:

• First Industry Conference Call Presentation

If you are an existing issuer and have started or completed RFS issuer testing, please click on the link below to view the presentation slides from the second conference call:

• Second Industry Conference Call Presentation

RFS Guidance and Specifications:

RFS Training Presentation (3 MB PDF) – 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. These training materials are being updated to reflect IRTS version 5.0 changes. The new training materials are available at the top of this page.

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).

See Appendix III-29 for GMEP Registration Forms

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

All Participants Memorandum (APM) 09-08 – Sent March 13, 2009
This APM provides GinnieNET File Format Updates.

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 February 27, 2009
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 April 29, 2009
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:

GinnieNET Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Last Updated February 2, 2009
This web page contains answers to frequently asked questions that have been submitted by issuers regarding GinnieNET.

RFS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Last Updated May 14, 2009
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 March 13, 2009
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 March 13, 2009
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 March 13, 2009
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.