The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it will scrutinize new initiatives announced by Freddie Mac earlier this month that are aimed at underserved markets, to ensure they comply with regulations pertaining to fair housing and new government-sponsored enterprise programs. In remarks Jan. 19 to the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, DC, HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson said that, if done properly, Freddie’s new programs will create stable neighborhoods and revitalized communities across…