Fair Competition

Anti-Competitive Activities

We recognize the importance of fair business competition and will conform our conduct to the requirements of the antitrust laws. The antitrust laws govern competitive conduct within the country’s free enterprise system. In general, these laws prohibit certain types of monopolistic behavior, activities designed to restrain trade, unfair methods of competition, deceptive acts or practices and other similar practices. The requirements of the antitrust laws are set out in Freddie Mac’s Antitrust Compliance Manual and other corporate policies.

Competitive Information

Any information we obtain about our competitors will be gathered through ethical and legal means. We will not seek information through improper means or through theft. We will not misrepresent ourselves, either directly or indirectly (through an agent or otherwise), to obtain such information.

We respect the confidential information and trade secrets of others, including former employers. If we are aware of a confidentiality obligation, we will not solicit or accept information that would violate that obligation. We will not disclose any client or vendor confidential information unless the individual or organization owning the information authorizes release or disclosure. We will not ask or encourage newly hired employees to divulge their prior employer’s confidential information.