Fannie Mae

Sunila Saqib is a Software Engineer and technology enthusiast. She currently works at Fannie Mae on the digitizing loan pricing and underwriting processes. Prior to that, Sunila worked as an Engineer at Intel. She graduated from MIT in 2014 with a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She is also Certified Salesforce Developer and Certified AWS Developer. Sunila is self-motivated and determined in engineering solutions for unsolved problems even when they are not in her direct line of responsibility. She believes in open dialogue, sharing information, and uses fact-based reasoning to influence peers and leaders alike. She is a dynamic presenter and participant in various communities of practice within the team Multifamily, across the Information Technology Solutions team, and at the Enterprise level. She currently lives in Reston, VA, and enjoys biking and hiking with her son.

When asked what she loves most about working at Fannie Mae, Sunila shared, “The resources and mentors available to guide you through each step of your career.” About the company culture, Sunila described it as transparent and inspiring, stating that “constant innovation is at the core of Fannie Mae culture. Our people are our greatest competitive advantage. We are inclusive and empower our people to make important contributions to our company and the diverse communities we serve.”

As Vice President of Credit Risk Transfer at Fannie Mae, Kathleen is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to transfer credit risk associated with our Single-Family guaranty business to capital markets and private investors. This has been a strategic priority for Fannie Mae for more than a decade, and Kathleen’s contributions have been instrumental in moving U.S. housing finance forward. With a dynamic leadership style, she motivates her team to perform at their best while navigating an ever-changing market environment. Kathleen also spearheads Fannie Mae’s Women of Capital Markets group, which fosters a community of networking and advocacy where employees come together to share ideas, discuss challenges, and celebrate wins.

As Director of Collateral Policy and Equity, Rachel focuses on appraisal-related policies and programs that promote a more efficient and fair home valuation process. She leads Fannie Mae’s valuation modernization initiatives to drive more accurate appraisals and minimize bias — which is good for both mortgage lenders and borrowers. Her team’s work to reduce biased or unacceptable language in home appraisal reports has already had far-reaching impact. As an advocate for equity and diversity in the appraiser profession, Rachel co-founded the Appraiser Diversity Initiative (ADI) with Fannie Mae, and she has guided its growth. As a true industry collaboration with Freddie Mac and the Appraisal Institute, ADI helps promote the diversity of entrants to the residential appraisal field and overcome barriers to entry for new appraisers.

Sunila Saqib is a Software Engineer and technology enthusiast. She currently works at Fannie Mae on the digitizing loan pricing and underwriting processes. Prior to that, Sunila worked as an Engineer at Intel. She graduated from MIT in 2014 with a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She is also Certified Salesforce Developer and Certified AWS Developer. Sunila is self-motivated and determined in engineering solutions for unsolved problems even when they are not in her direct line of responsibility. She believes in open dialogue, sharing information, and uses fact-based reasoning to influence peers and leaders alike. She is a dynamic presenter and participant in various communities of practice within the team Multifamily, across the Information Technology Solutions team, and at the Enterprise level. She currently lives in Reston, VA, and enjoys biking and hiking with her son.

When asked what she loves most about working at Fannie Mae, Sunila shared, “The resources and mentors available to guide you through each step of your career.” About the company culture, Sunila described it as transparent and inspiring, stating that “constant innovation is at the core of Fannie Mae culture. Our people are our greatest competitive advantage. We are inclusive and empower our people to make important contributions to our company and the diverse communities we serve.”