Freddie Renews Alliance With CUNA

Freddie Mac has announced the renewal of an alliance agreement with the Credit Union National Association. The alliance provides participating credit unions with a comprehensive set of technological services, mortgage products, and correspondent lending, such as Freddie Mac's borrower outreach initiatives, according to the government-sponsored enterprise. "With the current economic climate, this renewed alliance ensures that credit unions will continue to have options to succeed in the mortgage lending market, including affordable lending solutions to meet the needs of low- to moderate-income borrowers," said Wes Millar, senior vice president of CUNA Strategic Services. The alliance provides expanding execution and mortgage product options; customized learning opportunities, such as assistance and training on low-downpayment mortgages; and technological advantages such as Freddie Mac's Loan Prospector automated underwriting service and a business-to-consumer website for online mortgage lending. Freddie can be found online at http://www.freddiemac.com.