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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.

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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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Podcast September 30, 2022

CRTcast E6: Current State of the Market and Future Direction of CRT

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Insight Articles September 29, 2022

Q&A with Freddie Mac’s SF Chief Appraiser: Upgrading from ACE+ PDR to Hybrid Appraisal

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Insight Articles September 29, 2022

Q&A with Freddie Mac’s SF Chief Appraiser: Upgrading from ACE+ PDR to Hybrid Appraisal

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Insight Articles September 19, 2022

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation's Fix for a Future of eClose

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Insight Articles September 15, 2022

Helping You Leverage the ADU Boom

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Podcast August 5, 2022

Appraisal Adjustments with Scott Reuter

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Insight Articles August 2, 2022

Co-Buying a First Home: A Look at Buddying Up to Buy

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Insight Articles August 1, 2022

Freddie Mac HFA Advantage® Mortgage Provides an Attractive Option for Qualified Homebuyers

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Insight Articles August 1, 2022

Freddie Mac HFA Advantage® Mortgage Provides an Attractive Option for Qualified Homebuyers

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Video July 26, 2022

Appraisal Modernization: A Spectrum of Collateral Valuation Options

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Insight Articles July 18, 2022

The Critical Role of a Mentor in Elevating a New Real Estate Professional’s Career

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Video June 16, 2022

Desktop Appraisals: A Practical Guide for Lenders

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