Affordable Lending, Business Lead

Freddie Mac•McLean, VA

8d•$137,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Single Family Affordable Lending at Freddie Mac is a strategic leadership role focused on expanding equitable, sustainable access to homeownership. The role leads the development and execution of an affordable lending playbook to meet Affordable Housing Goals (AHGs), Duty to Serve (DTS) commitments, and broader enterprise objectives in compliance with FHFA Duty to Serve rules. It aligns business priorities, market insights, lender engagement strategies, product capabilities, small set-up accounts, and cross-functional execution plans to support underserved borrowers and communities. The role develops strategies that expand sustainable homeownership, increase lender adoption of affordable lending solutions, and deliver measurable impact in underserved communities. It translates market insights, community needs, and affordable housing goals into execution plans intended to reduce barriers to access and strengthen liquidity in targeted markets. The position supports a small client base within its region and provides senior leadership with progress updates and actionable insights. The role requires collaboration across teams, influencing lenders and internal partners, and training groups in virtual and in-person settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
At least 8 years of related experience in mortgage lending, affordable housing, or strategy.
Comprehensive command of GSE guidelines, Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer Guide policies, and affordable lending.
Deep understanding of affordable housing goals, Duty to Serve regulations, and mortgage products.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret daily acquisition data and turn insights into actionable strategies.
Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams to drive execution and results.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Demonstrated ability to deliver growth, meet company-defined goals, and sustain measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

Create and manage strategies to optimize lender mix, product mix, and capital markets engagement to meet AHG and DTS targets.
Monitor daily acquisition data and adjust strategies to ensure alignment with DTS goals, return metrics, and balanced scorecard objectives.
Collaborate with Seller Engagement, Pricing, and Capital Markets teams to drive adoption of affordable products.
Guide teams on targeting volume and optimizing qualitative objectives in affordable lending.
Provide senior leadership with actionable insights and progress updates regarding goal attainment.
Support a small regional client base using Freddie Mac tools and policies.
Influence sellers to adopt products, services, and delivery strategies that support Freddie Mac’s Duty to Serve objectives.
Train large groups effectively in virtual and in-person settings.