 WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2021 PRNewswire -- Fannie Mae OTCQB: FNMA today announced the company will launch a new feature in its automated underwriting system to incorporate consumers rent payments in the mortgage credit evaluation process. Beginning September 18, 2021, Fannie Maes Desktop Underwriter DU will enable single-family lenders with permission from mortgage applicants to automatically identify recurring rent payments in the applicants bank statement data to deliver a more inclusive credit assessment. 