June 3, 2026
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) has been recognized as a recipient of the 2026 Freddie Mac Home Possible® RISE Award® in the category of HFA Advantage Greatest Volume.
The Freddie Mac Home Possible Recognizing Individuals for Sustained Excellence (RISE) Awards program annually honors organizations demonstrating excellence in affordable mortgage lending. Royal was recognized for helping make homeownership more accessible for borrowers in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
“We are proud to help individuals and families take the next step toward homeownership,” said Matthew Gerber, Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Royal. “Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make, and our team is focused on providing the guidance and support Members need throughout that journey.”
The RISE Awards program recognizes outstanding performance in the origination of Home Possible® and HFA Advantage® mortgages, which are designed to increase access to affordable housing for low- to moderate-income borrowers.
This recognition reflects the combined efforts of Royal’s Mortgage Department and Lake Area Mortgage - A Division of Royal Credit Union. For more information about Royal’s mortgage offerings and services, visit rcu.org/Mortgage.
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 300,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. A complete list of Member eligibility requirements is available on the Royal Credit Union website. To learn more about Royal, visit rcu.org or call 800-341-9911.
