"Fannie Mae is continually focused on modernizing the mortgage finance experience and exploring new ways to help our lenders open more doors for aspiring homeowners in a responsible and sustainable way," said Cyndi Danko, Fannie Mae Senior Vice President and Single-Family Chief Credit Officer. "With this new update in Desktop Underwriter, we are removing a hurdle from the loan application process and bringing greater speed, simplicity, and certainty to both lenders and borrowers." The new DU enhancement uses approved data from third-party vendors to validate the borrower's assets, income, and employment.