The Andrades took advantage of this family's prestige and titles using the Freire coat of arms since the Andrades did not belong to any order of chivalry. In turn the Freires tapped into a new source of wealth, it was a mutually beneficial alliance.
To capitalize on their family's reputation and titles, the Andrades adopted the Freire coat of arms since they did not belong to any chivalric order. As a result, the Freires gained access to new financial resources; this arrangement benefited both parties.