HACU and Freddie Mac offer workshop to HACU Interns on how to manage their money and credit
The workshop supports the partnership between HACU and Freddie Mac in the implementation of the CreditSmart Español initiative, which offers free classes to students, their families, and members of the Hispanic community. The workshops teach consumer-credit and money management skills, with an emphasis on preparing consumers for the financial responsibilities of homeownership, paying for college, and achieving other financial goals.
The most recent workshop was conducted by Reggie Brandveen, National Manager of Freddie Mac, and Nina Torres, Collegiate Programs Manager of HACU.
The topics covered over the two-day workshop were:
In addition to providing the workshops to HACU interns, workshops are also available at 15 HACU- member institutions located at
Hispanics suffer historically low homeownership rates, which led Freddie Mac to expand its trademarked CreditSmart program for
College students today already are burdened with a dramatic rise in higher education costs overall, correspondingly heavy student loan responsibilities and an uncertain employment outlook upon graduation so learning about their credit and how to manage their money will help these students in the future when it comes time for them to fulfill their dreams of homeownership or financial independence.
For more information on CreditSmart Español, please contact Nina Torres at (202) 261-2090. HACU’s website is www.hacu.net. HACU's National Headquarters in