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CreditSmart® Consumer Online Resources

Recognizing that consumers often seek information and assistance on credit and homeownership from community-based organizations and/or from housing professionals like you, Freddie Mac developed CreditSmart as a tool to support your efforts in this area.

Workshop Tools and Resources

These materials are designed to help consumers with budgeting, qualifying for a loan, selecting a lender, finding a real estate agent, avoid foreclosure and other steps towards homeownership.

Industry Insights

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Mike Reynolds
Insight Articles May 4, 2026

From New Benchmark to Building Momentum: Servicing Excellence

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Insight Articles April 23, 2026

Enhancing Servicer Success with 2026 Scorecard Innovations

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Insight Articles February 3, 2026

Swift Support in Times of Crisis: Introducing the Freddie Mac Disaster Hotline

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Insight Articles January 16, 2026

Property Data Collection: An Overview

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Insight Articles January 8, 2026

Q&A: Appraiser Inspections and Form 70 – What Do the Certifications Mean?

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Insight Articles December 18, 2025

Advancing Servicer Success through 2026 Scorecard Improvements

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Insight Articles December 12, 2025

Neighborhoods, Market Areas and Market Conditions for Lenders

2025 cost to originate study
Insight Articles November 18, 2025

2025 Updates to the Cost to Originate Study

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Insight Articles October 15, 2025

Introducing Payoff Draft Date 18

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Insight Articles October 8, 2025

Elevate Your Impact Throughout the Homebuying Journey

1M Milestone Insights Article with Kevin Kauffman
Insight Articles September 10, 2025

One Million Keys Turned: Opening Doors Nationwide with Low Down Payment Solutions

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Insight Articles July 28, 2025

Scorecard Changes Help Servicers Identify Risk and Target Areas for Improvement

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