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Basic information about FNM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FNM（*.FNM or *.fnm）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the FNM file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the FNM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FNM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FNM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FNM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FNM file?
  • How to open a FNM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FNM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FNM file?
  • How to convert FNM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FNM file format?


1.Detail information about FNM file extension: Fannie Mae 1003 Data File

File type Fannie Mae 1003 Data File Category Data Files
Developer Fannie Mae File format Text
Description FNM file is a Fannie Mae 1003 Data File developed by Fannie Mae. An FNM file is a data file used by a variety of mortgage applications, such as Calyx Point, PCLender, and Encompass. It contains loan origination data from a 1003 mortgage application form, which includes the type of loan, length of the loan, amount of the loan, applicant name, property address, interest rate, monthly income, and contact information. FNM files are used for a variety of business transactions, loan underwriting, and credit submission purposes.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FNM files

Windows		 Calyx Point
PCLender
Encompass



Can't open a FNM file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.FNM”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the FNM extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FNM file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of FNM files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a FNM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FNM file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a FNM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the FNM file is damaged.
  • Whether the FNM file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the FNM file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the FNM file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the FNM file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a FNM file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a FNM file.

If the FNM file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.