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Ginnie Mae EDI Implementation Checklist

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Step 1: Plan Ginnie Mae Implementation

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Plan Ginnie Mae Implementation

 

Hold Internal Kickoff Meeting

 

Contact Ginnie Mae EDI Team

 

Submit EDI System Agreement and Trading Partner Profile

 

  • Defined Team Roles & Responsibilities
  • Project Plan
  • Preliminary Ginnie Mae Testing Schedule
  • Connection Method Recommendation
  • Introduction to the Ginnie Mae 203 Map
  • Estimated EDI Hardware, Software, and Training Budget
  • Completed EDI System Agreement and Trading Partner Profile

 

 

Step 2: Assess and Evaluate Technology

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Evaluate and Select Operating Platform

 

Identify Available EDI Translation Software and Telecommunications Products

 

Develop a Short List of EDI Translation Software and Telecommunications Products

 

Evaluate and Select EDI Translation Software and Telecommunications Products

 

Plan Application Interface

 

Develop Configuration and Test Strategy

 

  • Operating Platform Assessment
  • Operating Platform "Short List"
  • Software Evaluation Criteria and Results
  • Software Package "Short List"
  • Vendor Reference Checks
  • Application Interface Impact Analysis
  • Application Interface Requirements Analysis and Design
  • Updated Project Plan

 

 

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Step 3: Schedule Testing with Ginnie Mae

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Schedule EDI System Test with Ginnie Mae’s EDI Team

 

  • Confirmed Telecommunications Method
  • Confirmed Ginnie Mae Testing Schedule
  • Defined Testing Procedures
  • Project Plan Updated with Testing Dates
 

Step 4: Establish EDI Environment

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Purchase Hardware and Software

 

Configure Hardware and Software

 

Establish and Test Telecommunications Connection

 

Develop Application Interface

 

Perform EDI Unit Testing

 

  • Hardware and Software Procurement Package (e.g., vendor bids, purchase orders, technical documentation)
  • Hardware and Software, Installation, Configuration and Testing
  • Functional Communications Method
  • Developed and Modified Application Interface
  • Unit Test Plans and Results

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Step 5: Test EDI System

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Meet Test Criteria

 

Validate Test Submissions

 

Repeat Process

  • Test EDI Submission
  • Comparison File Submission
  • Receipt of 997 Functional Acknowledgment
  • Receipt of Test Submission Status Report (from Ginnie Mae EDI Team)
  • Three (3) "Clean" Test Submissions
 

Step 6: Move into Production

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Schedule First Production Submission

 

Submit Data Using EDI

  • Production EDI Submission

 

If you have any questions or issues during your EDI implementation, please call the Ginnie Mae EDI Hotline:
1-888-GINNIE4 Option 1

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