The Freddie Mac Supplier Diversity program attracts and develops diverse suppliers, while encouraging our primary suppliers to use diverse suppliers in support of Freddie Mac business engagements.

  1. Attract – External outreach, solicitation, sourcing and identification of qualified diverse-owned businesses aligning with enterprise needs.
  2. Develop – Better position diverse-owned businesses to compete for contracts through the Supplier Academy and other development activities.

    The Supplier Academy is Freddie Mac's diverse supplier development program. The curriculum is designed to provide participants with insight to effectively do business with Freddie Mac, provide an opportunity to meet category managers and present capabilities to category managers and decision makers.
  3. Manage – Continuous monitoring, evaluation and engagement of existing diverse-owned businesses, and internal decision makers.

We welcome qualified diverse suppliers to consider Freddie Mac's potential sourcing opportunities.

Email us to start a conversation.

If there is an immediate and relevant business need, a Supplier Diversity representative will contact you.

REO Suppliers: To learn more about selling or servicing HomeSteps properties and other related opportunities, visit the HomeSteps website or Contact HomeSteps.

These qualifications may vary by product and service type.

  • Ownership: At least more than 50% owned, managed and operated by a diverse entity
  • Evidence of Third-Party Diversity Certification: From organizations such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) or similar organizations that are current registrants with the System for Award Management (SAMs), the Official U.S. Government System for collecting and validating supplier contract opportunities and contract data
  • Business History: Minimum 2 years
  • Quality & Service: Meet or exceed customer service standards; quality assurance by approved third party, when applicable; certifications (preferred)
  • Pricing: Must offer competitive pricing
  • Insurance: Meet insurance and indemnification requirements
  • Other Areas: On-time deliveries; innovation  

Freddie Mac is proud to be a part of the following organizations:

  • National Minority Supplier Development Council
  • Capital Region Supplier Development Council
  • Women's Business Enterprise National Council
  • Women's Business Enterprise Council Greater DMV
  • Disability:IN
  • National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
  • Financial Services Roundtable for Supplier Diversity
  • National Veteran Business Development Council

Disabled-Owned Business:

  • More than 50 percent of the ownership or control of which is held by one or more persons with a disability; and
  • More than 50 percent of the net profit or loss of which accrues to one or more persons with a disability.
  • Disability has the meaning defined in 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(g), § 1630.3 and Appendix to Part 1630 – Interpretive Guidance on Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender-Owned Business (LGBT-Owned Business):

  • At least 51 percent of which is owned, operated, managed and controlled by one or more gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender persons who are either United States citizens or lawful permanent residents;
  • That exercises independence from any non-gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender-owned business enterprise;
  • With its principal place of business (headquarters) in the United States; and
  • Formed as a legal entity in the United States.
  • This definition is from the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

Minority-Owned Business:

  • More than 50 percent of the ownership or control of which is held by one or more minority individuals; and
  • More than 50 percent of the net profit or loss of which accrues to one or more minority individuals.
  • Minority means any Black (or African) American, Native American (or American Indian), Hispanic (or Latino) American, or Asian American.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business:

  • Qualified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern as defined in 13 C.F.R. §§ 125.8-125.13; or
  • Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and
  • The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a veteran with a permanent and severe disability, a spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.
  • Service-Disabled Veteran owned business has the meaning described by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ or www.vets.gov.

Veteran-Owned Business:

  • A veteran owns 51 percent or more of the company being registered.
  • A veteran is the highest-compensated individual in the company (or include a memorandum that explains why you are not).
  • A veteran is involved directly in the day-to-day operations of the company as well as strategic decisions.
  • A veteran holds the highest officer position in the company.
  • Veteran-owned business has the meaning described by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ or www.vets.gov.

Woman-Owned Business:

  • More than 50 percent of the ownership or control of which is held by one or more women;
  • More than 50 percent of the net profit or loss of which accrues to one or more women; and
  • A significant percentage of senior management positions of which are held by women.
  • Consulting and Professional Services: Business Process Development, Auditing, Legal Services, Advisory & Strategy Management Consulting
  • Data Services: Market Data Services Valuation Services, Financial Software
  • Corporate Services: Facilities and Building Equipment Maintenance
  • Emerging Technologies: Software, Hardware, Application Development
  • Marketing: Design Services, Market Strategy Services
  • Financial Services: Banking and Investment Services, Auditing, Risk Management

Have an Equal Opportunity in Contracting Complaint? 

Freddie Mac receives complaints relating to discrimination or retaliation in any aspect of the contracting process or administration of contracts through Freddie Mac’s Compliance and Ethics Helpline (1-877-301-2633 or www.freddiemacethicshelpline.com). If at all possible, such complaints should be submitted to Freddie Mac within thirty (30) days after the alleged discrimination or retaliation has taken place; however, we understand this is not always possible and will give due consideration to complaints filed after the thirty-day deadline. Freddie Mac will investigate these complaints and will attempt to resolve them in a reasonable and impartial manner.

Freddie Mac will treat every complaint and investigation confidentially to the extent considered practicable and will make disclosures of information provided to Freddie Mac by the complaining party on a business need-to-know basis and as otherwise legally required. Freddie Mac will not retaliate against any vendor as a result of that vendor’s having filed a complaint of discrimination in any aspect of the contracting process or administration of contracts.

Equal Opportunity in Employment and Contracting | Supplier Terms and Conditions

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity in Employment and Contracting

Freddie Mac is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in our employment and contracting practices, regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability status, military service or veteran status, genetic information, and other characteristics protected by law. We’ve demonstrated this commitment in our policies, our procedures, and our actions.

  • Our employment practices are designed to ensure all interested candidates are given fair opportunity and consideration in the hiring process.
  • We continue to expand our outreach practices to attract more women-, minority-, disabled-owned and other diverse firms in our business transactions so that our suppliers, seller/servicers and counterparties reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Freddie Mac takes our commitment to the principles of equal opportunity very seriously. If you have reason to believe one of our policies has been violated, you can voice your concerns by contacting our Compliance & Ethics Helpline at FreddieMacEthicsHelpline.com or 1-877-301-CODE (2633). Freddie Mac strictly prohibits retaliation or reprisal.

Michael J. DeVito

Chief Executive Officer
Freddie Mac

Approved by Freddie Mac's Board of Directors
December 6, 2023