EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) has been awarded a Freddie Mac Home Possible RISE Award in the category of “Fastest Growth for a Credit Union.
"The annual program, RISE (Recognizing Individuals for Sustained Excellence), salutes Freddie Mac’s top clients across multiple categories for excellence with the Home Possible and HFA Advantage mortgage products – Freddie Mac’s affordable lending solutions for very low- to low-income homebuyers.
The award recognizes the combined efforts of Royal’s Mortgage Department and Lake Area Mortgage- A Division of Royal Credit Union. Royal is highly commended for helping borrowers overcome affordability challenges to achieve sustainable homeownership.
“It is truly an honor to have received the prestigious Home Possible RISE Award for our work to help people in Wisconsin and Minnesota enjoy the benefits of homeownership,” said Matthew Gerber, VP-mortgage lending. “It is a joy to see the smile on a homeowner’s face when they learn that their home awaits their arrival. Changing a family’s future by creating sustainable homeownership for people living in Wisconsin and Minnesota is our focus and mission.”