Welcome to Federal Credit Fridays! The U.S. government is one of the largest lenders and credit guarantors on earth. Its portfolio is estimated at over $3.6 trillion, as measured by loan assets and the face value of loan guarantees. The government uses credit for a wide variety of policy missions, including housing, higher education, small businesses, rural and urban economic development, infrastructure, and export promotion, among others. This podcast will familiarize you with the vast world of federal credit, and we hope that you’ll learn about similarities and differences between these programs as well as the importance of their work to achieving policy missions within the framework of public-private collaboration.
We're happy to share the latest episode of Federal Credit Fridays. Hosted Anthony Curcio, he examines the potential for shared services to drive greater efficiency in federal loan program operations. Drawing from a white paper co-authored with Summit partner Sarah Cunningham, the discussion outlines key considerations for when shared services make strategic and operational sense—and when they do not.
Together we will gain insights into the distinction between front office and back office functions, the importance of advanced planning, and the critical responsibilities of both service providers and recipient agencies. Whether you're overseeing a mature credit program or launching a new initiative, this episode offers valuable guidance for leveraging interagency collaboration effectively.
Check out our White Paper for a deeper dive into the frameworks and best practices that support successful shared service models in federal credit.
