PDF Files

The PDF file format compresses files and allows them to be viewed and printed easily. In order to view and print PDF files, you must use an external "helper" application. Once you have a "helper" application, you can view and print PDF files.

Ginnie Mae has included a link to a Web site that allows you to download the external "helper" application Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please follow the installation instructions given on the Adobe web page. If you have any installation questions please call the Ginnie Mae Web site hotline at 1-888-GINNIE4.

Please Note:

If you have installed the Adobe Acrobat Reader and are using Netscape Navigator, you might encounter an Unknown File Type error when trying to access a PDF file. If this happens, choose the Pick Application button and browse your hard drive for the Adobe Acrobat Reader executable. You will be able to view PDF files after you find and open the executable.