Become a Fannie Mae Approved Seller or Servicer

STEP 1: Understand the requirements

Review our eligibility guidelines and ensure your company is prepared for the potential growth and opportunities you could receive as an approved Fannie Mae Seller/Servicer. We also offer Risk and Servicer self-assessments to help you determine if your business is ready for a partnership with Fannie Mae.

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STEP 2: How to Apply for Seller/Servicer Approval
1.    Obtain a 5-digit Non-Seller/Servicer Number 

• If you do not already have a 5-digit identifier (used for UCDP or DU-only access), you must obtain one.
• This number is required to access the application form through ECRM 1010.
• To request a number, complete the Non-Seller/Servicer Registration Form.

2.    Request Access to ECRM 1010

• Contact your company’s Corporate Administrator to request the ECRM-FORM1010-USER role in Technology Manager.
  • This role is listed under the application name: Enterprise Customer Relationship Management.
  • Once granted, allow up to two hours for full provisioning.

3.    Complete the Online Application 

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Need Help? If you have questions about the Seller/Servicer application process or servicing-only approval, contact our onboarding team.

Contact our onboarding team

1. Understanding your business

Once our team reviews your application, we conduct phone discussions to mutually assess strategic fit. During these phone conversations we will also provide next steps, timelines, and answers to your questions.

2. Receive provisional approval

Once the phone discussions are successfully completed, our team guides you through the steps necessary to receive provisional approval.

As a provisionally approved lender, you can sell eligible loans to Fannie Mae on a servicing-released basis. This is your opportunity to put Fannie Mae’s experience to work for you. With over 80 years of experience we can provide unmatched insights and identify opportunities to create a lasting partnership.

3. Approved Seller/Servicer status

Our team will work with you to coordinate an on-site visit and provide an operational risk assessment.

After receiving full approval to do business with Fannie Mae, you will begin working with our teams regularly. Our Business Account Relationship Managers will work with you to identify how Fannie Mae can help work toward your business goals.

Fannie Mae’s Notification Center makes it easy for you to stay informed about new and updated policies, procedures, and technology applications; and the services and support we offer to help you address their implications to your business.