Notice2026-03161
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Ginnie Mae Digital Collateral Program
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Published
February 18, 2026
Issuing agencies
Housing and Urban Development Department
Abstract
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 18, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 7510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03161]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR-7097-N-02; OMB Control No.: 2503-0034]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Ginnie Mae
Digital Collateral Program
AGENCY: Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments
from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information.
The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.
DATES: Comments Due Date: April 20, 2026
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information
collection can be sent within 60 days of publication of this notice to
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Find this particular information collection by
selecting ``Currently under 60-day Review--Open for Public Comments''
or by using the search function, and Interested persons are also
invited to submit comments regarding this proposal and comments should
refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be
sent to: John Amberg, Senior Program Development Specialist, HUD Region
VIII, 1670 Broadway, 25th floor Denver, CO 80202; telephone (303) 672-
5027, (this is not a toll-free number) or email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7812171016560f5619151a1d0a1f38100d1c561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4e242126206039602f232c2b3c290e263b2a60292138">[email protected]</span></a> for a copy of the proposed forms or other
available information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Amberg, Government National
Mortgage Association Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD
Region VIII, 1670 Broadway, 25th floor Denver, CO 80202; telephone 303-
672-5027, (this is not a toll-free number). HUD welcomes and is
prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard of
hearing, as well as individuals with speech and communication
disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone
call, please visit <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs">https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs</a>.
Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from
Mr. Amberg.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is
seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in
Section A.
A. Overview of Information Collection
Title of Information Collection: Ginnie Mae Digital Collateral
Program (e-collection).
OMB Approval Number: 2503-0034.
Type of request: Renewal of a currently approved collection.
Form Number: HUD-11701A; HUD- 11701B; HUD-11708SI.
Description of the need for the information and proposed use:
Adapting to the needs of the industry, Ginnie Mae is permitting the
securitization of mortgage loans where the note is an eligible eNote.
The forms listed above are necessary due to the unique requirements of
managing eNotes and eMortgages. This collection permits Ginnie Mae to
verify: (1) that eIssuers and eMortgages have the specialized knowledge
and experience to participate; (2) that eIssuers and eCustodians have
the technological capability to service eMortgages and safeguard
eMortgage documents; (3) the name and location of the entities
responsible for the various Ginnie Mae accounts and eMortgage
documents, and (4) those entities that are responsible for servicing
the eMortgages that back the Ginnie Mae pools. Ginnie Mae needs this
information to mitigate risk and evaluate its business operations,
procedures and programs, and assist lenders in processing borrower
requests more efficiently. Ginnie Mae also requires the collection of
information to ensure that there are no deficiencies, which could
affect the pass-through of securities to its investors.
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Annual
Frequency Responses Burden hour burden Hourly cost
Information collection Number of respondents of response per annum per hours per Cost
response annual response
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eIssuer Application (HUD-11701A)........... 20........................... 1 20 .5 10 $45 $450
eCustodian Application (HUD-11701B)........ 5............................ 1 5 .5 2.5 45 112.5
Request for Release of Secured Party (HUD- Est. Volume, 300............. 1 300 .05 15 45 675
11808SI).
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Total.................................. Varies....................... 1 325 Varies 27.5 45 1237.5
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B. Solicitation of Public Comment
This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and
affected parties concerning the collection of information described in
Section A on the following:
(1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility.
(2) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information.
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
HUD encourages interested parties to submit comments in response to
these questions.
C. Authority
Section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507.
Joseph M. Gormley,
President Ginnie Mae.
[FR Doc. 2026-03161 Filed 2-17-26; 8:45 am]
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