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The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) today announced it has been approved as a Freddie Mac HomeSteps Diversity Supplier. HomeSteps is the REO Sales division of Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), one of the nation’s largest sources of residential mortgage credit.
Irvine, CA, December 23, 2015 — The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) today announced it has been approved as a Freddie Mac HomeSteps Diversity Supplier. HomeSteps is the REO Sales division of Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), one of the nation’s largest sources of residential mortgage credit.
“Becoming a HomeSteps Diversity Supplier will help strengthen one of NAWRB’s missions to advocate and promote women and women-owned businesses throughout the housing industry. As a 20-year Freddie Mac Broker veteran, today’s announcement fulfills a longtime vision and passion of mine to work with Freddie Mac’s HomeSteps Division,” stated Desiree Patno, CEO and Founder of NAWRB.
“HomeSteps is committed to working with minority and women real estate professionals. Over the past 22 years the HomeSteps Diversity Supplier initiative has awarded millions of dollars in contracts to qualified diverse vendors who maintain high-quality standards, place a premium on customer service and are cost competitive,” said Sharon Bartlett, Director of REO Vendor Services and Operations Support at HomeSteps.
In a related development, NAWRB formed a Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) in October 2015. The new council is dedicated to bringing women to the forefront of the housing economy with accountability and results.
“Having more women in C-suite positions helps create opportunities for mentorship and support systems for the next generation of women to rise through the ranks. I believe our new relationship with HomeSteps will increase our momentum in advancing diversity and inclusion throughout our industry,” Patno said.
NAWRB Receives Approval As Freddie Mac Homesteps Diversity SupplierAbout NAWRB
NAWRB is dedicated to providing women the tools and opportunities for economic growth and expansion, while advocating and promoting women-owned businesses in housing. NAWRB is the only third-party industry-specific certifier of Women-Owned Businesses (WOB) and Minority Women-Owned Businesses (MWOB) in the housing economy.