FAQ

How do I search by CUSIP?
From the home page, select the CUSIP option and enter the correct CUSIP in the space provided. Select the Tax Year from the pull down menu and then click Submit.

How do I search by Pool Number?
From the home page, select the Pool Number option and enter the Pool Number in the space provided. Select the Tax Year from the pull down menu and then click Submit.

How do I search by Deal Name and Tranche ID?
From the home page, select the Deal Name and Tranche option and enter the Deal Name in the space provided. For Fannie Mae issues, the Deal Name is a seven digit number such as 2001-001. The first four digits represent the issue year (2001 in this example) and the following three characters represent the deal number (001). Next, type the Tranche or Class in the space provided. To obtain factors on all active tranches in a given deal type “ALL” in the Tranche ID space. Select the Tax Year from the pull down menu and then click Submit.

How do I upload my own list of REMIC Deal Names, SMBS, CUSIPs or Pool Numbers rather than performing an individual search?
From the home page, select the Upload file option and hit Browse. This will allow you to search your own system to select the text (.txt) file you wish to upload. Once the file is found, click the Upload button. Please note that the file must be in text file format and should simply list a single set or a combination of Deal Name(s) and Tranche(s), CUSIPs or Pool Numbers vertically on the page. In addition, the file name must be one word, with no blanks in the name and the directory string must also not contain two separated words. Click here for an example of a list file and Click here for an example of the directory string.

What is the file layout of the .fac and .typ files on the download page?
Click the generic.lyo file which explains the file contents, layouts and format of the .fac and .typ files.

Whom do I contact for more information?
Call Fannie Mae Fixed Income Investor Hotline at 1-800-237-8627 or e-mail remictaxhelp@fanniemae.com for REMICs, Recombinables(RCRs) and SMBS and mbstaxes@fanniemae.com for MBS.

When I print, my search results table is not complete?
For best results please print from the spreadsheet or pdf format. If you want to print directly from the browser, select 'print preview' first to see how the page will appear when printed. If your results won’t fit on the page, try changing the layout between landscape and portrait.

Why are there up to 13 months of tax information provided for REMICs, SMBS and MBS Tax Factors?
Payments of Fannie Mae REMICs, SMBS and MBS are made in the month after the accrual period. Therefore, an extra month has been reported to accommodate both cash and accrual basis taxpayers to provide all necessary information required for annual tax reporting.

How do I get factors reported in a flat file format?
To get a flat file of REMICs, SMBS and MBS Tax factors, you must perform a search through our file upload process. Once your results are generated, you will have the option to ‘Download Alternative Format’. Choosing this option will provide the opportunity to download flat files with detailed security information, monthly factor information and file layout information.

What if I can’t find the factors for a particular security?
This website is dedicated to Fannie Mae REMIC Regular Interests, SMBS, Recombinable REMIC Classes and MBS. If you have additional questions, please contact us through the Fannie Mae Income Investor Hotline at 1-800-237-8627 or email remictaxhelp@fanniemae.com for REMICs, Recombinables(RCRs) and SMBS and mbstaxes@fanniemae.com for MBS.