National Recognition for Growing Affordable Homeownership
Veridian earns Freddie Mac award for growth in affordable, low-income homeownership.
Published Monday, June 15, 2026 to Articles
We’re proud to share that Freddie Mac has named Veridian Credit Union a 2026 Home Possible® RISE Award® recipient in the category of Home Possible® Fastest Growth, recognizing our efforts to expand access to affordable homeownership for low-income borrowers.
A Partnership to Grow Affordable Homeownership
The Home Possible Recognizing Individuals for Sustained Excellence (RISE) Awards honors top-performing lenders that excel in originating Freddie Mac’s Home Possible and HFA Advantage mortgages, supporting low- to moderate-income borrowers with features like low down payment options, flexible funding sources and competitive pricing. Veridian earned top honors among U.S. credit unions for fastest growth in Home Possible mortgages.
“Affordable homeownership is one of the most impactful tools for maintaining financial stability and achieving long-term financial success,” said Veridian President and CEO Renee Christoffer. “We’re focused on removing barriers to affordable homeownership for low-income individuals because financial success should be within reach for everyone. Freddie Mac’s Home Possible program is one way we’re able to help make those dreams a reality.”
Customized Tools to Address Unique Barriers
This recognition is based on Veridian’s 2025 Home Possible mortgage volume, which grew 47% from 2024. In addition to Home Possible mortgages, Veridian offers its own Financial Inclusion Mortgage to help more low-income borrowers achieve homeownership. In 2025, the credit union surpassed $65 million in total Financial Inclusion Mortgage volume and committed another $4 million to no- or low-interest loans for Habitat for Humanity partners across Iowa and Nebraska.
Buying a home is a big decision. You deserve a partner who puts your financial well-being first. At Veridian, we’re here to:
- Help you understand your options
- Find solutions that fit your life and budget
- Support you from your first questions through closing day
Ready to start your homeownership journey? We’re here to help you make it happen on your terms and at your pace.