On behalf of the FFIEC, the Federal Reserve System designed the HMDA Data Entry Software to assist respondents in automating the filing of their HMDA data. The free software includes editing features to help you verify and analyze the accuracy of the data. The data file created, using this software, can be encrypted for submission via Internet e-mail or exported onto a diskette/CD-ROM for mailing. The most current version of the software (Version 2008) is only available by DOWNLOAD from the FFIEC HMDA web site. Also review the HMDA Data Entry Software FAQ's.

HMDA Validity-Free Submission Checklist (PRINT this page for reference during the submission process)

• Prepare your HMDA data submission. If you use third-party vendor software, you should utilize the editing feature noted below in order to submit a validity-free submission. Failure to submit a validity-free submission could result in rejection of the submission file.
• Download a free copy of the FFIEC HMDA Data Entry Software (http://www.ffiec.gov/software/default.aspx).
• ‘Import’ the correctly formatted ‘hmda.dat’ file for editing purposes.
• Perform a ‘Batch Edit’ (located on the Front Page) on the data and correct all validity errors.
• Choose the (1) ‘Export’ option from the Front Page. Choose the (2) ‘Export to Regulatory Agency via Internet e-mail’ option for encrypted submission to the Board.
• Address your e-mail to HMDASUB@frb.gov include all the required institution information and attach the encrypted HMDA file named hRID_Agency_Year.ENC located at the following path: C:\HMDA Data Entry Software\HMDASubmission\hRID_Agency_Year.ENC.
• Send your encrypted, validity-free, HMDA data submission to the Board on or before March 1 following the calendar year for which the data are compiled.

Minimum Hardware Requirements:
Pentium II or equivalent processor
Windows XP or Windows Vista
256MB random access memory (RAM)
CD-ROM/Floppy disk drive (for CD-ROM/diskette submission)
Hard drive with 320MB free space
Mouse
Printer

 

Installation Instructions:

1. The software should be installed locally on a hard disk; it is NOT network compatible.
2. Close all programs running in Windows.
3. Locate the directory which contains the "HMDA DES 2008 Setup.exe" or "CRA DES 2008 Setup.exe" executable file.
4. Double click on the .exe file to launch the wizard which will guide you through the installation.