On October 19, Fannie Mae announced four changes: (i) the availability of trended credit data, which may allow a more thorough analysis of borrowers’ credit history; (ii) the availability of nontraditional credit history in Desktop Underwriter; (iii) a new tool, Fannie Mae Connect, which provides a self-service reporting and data analytics portal for customers and business partners; and (iv) the ability to validate a borrower’s income in Desktop Underwriter using data provided by Equifax’s The Work Number®. These changes follow Fannie Mae’s April notification regarding the integration of Collateral Underwriter, an appraisal and analysis application, with Desktop Underwriter and EarlyCheck – an integration intended to help lenders more effectively manage risk, underwrite strong loans, and build their businesses.