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EVENTS

June 2nd, 8am - 11:30am
Invest Atlanta Open House - International
This event is open to international business owners, executives, consulates and bi-national chambers of commerce and economic development partners.  For more information, contact Kathleen Poe at 404-588-5473 or via kpoe@atlantada.com.



2010 Schedule of Meetings
Board of Directors Meeting - Open to the public

The 2010 schedule for regular meetings for the Board of Directors of the organizations that include:  Atlanta Development Authority (ADA), Urban Residential Finance Authority (URFA, as needed), Downtown Development Authority (DDA, as needed) will be held, unless otherwise noted at:

When and where:  8:30am - 9:30am at 86 Pryor Street, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA  30303.

Jan 21st (Annual Meeting)
Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16




2010 Schedule
Board Committee Meetings - Open to the public

Finance Committee, 3-4pm at ADA office located at 86 Pryor Street

Jan 19, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 12, May 17, June 14,  July 12, Aug 16, Sep 13, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 13

TAD Project and Policy Review Committee, and are held at ADA offices.  Most meetings start at 9am, if in bold, they start at 10am.

Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 7, May 11, Jun 8, Jul 7, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 8

Housing Committee, held from 10-11am at ADA offices (meetings may be cancelled if there are no action items for the month)

Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16

Homeless Opportunity Fund (HOF) Committee

Dates to be determines.  Will meet on an "as need" basis






Loan Officer/Processor Training
Contact Stephanie Perkins at sperkins@atlantada.com or 404.614.8294 or Hiwot Mekonnen hmekonnen@atlantada.com or 404.614-8317 for Lender/Processor training dates.

(THIS TRAINING IS ONLY FOR COMPANIES CURRENTLY APPROVED TO ORIGINATE ODAP, BAHTF, NSP, AAHOP, VINE CITY/ENGLISH AVENUE TRUST FUND AND HOME ATLANTA PROGRAMS RESPECTIVELY)

Opportunity Downpayment Assistance Program (ODAP), Beltline Affordable Housing Trust Fund (BAHTF),  Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Atlanta Affordable Homeownership Program (AAHOP),  Vine City/English Avenue Trust Fund (HOAP)

Lending partners are trained on

  • How to process the file
  • Documentation needed
  • Setting expectations for borrowers and realtors
  • How to calculate income
  • How to prepare Subsidy Layering Forms to be approved by the City of Atlanta
  • The importance of HQS Inspections
  • Importance of Homebuyers Education Classes
  • Eligibility requirements
  • Setting closings
  • Eligible properties

The Home Atlanta Program

  • Lending partners are trained on
  • The specifics of the Home Atlanta 1st mortgage
  • Applying for the Opportunity Downpayment Assistance Program
  • Maximum income limits
  • Collecting tax return transcripts and income documentation
  • Determining Target and Non-Target areas for City of Atlanta
  • How to locate census tract numbers for existing properties and read the census tract map
  • Processing the file
  • Documentation needed
  • Setting expectations for borrowers and realtors
  • Importance of Homebuyers Education Classes
  • Eligibility requirements
  • Setting closings
  • Eligible properties




April 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm AND June 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm 4:00 pm
Realtor Advantage Session

A place where Realtors can:

  • Find out about the advantages of Using Downpayment Assistance Programs in the City of Atlanta
  • Become experts in offering DAP to borrowers
  • Meet leading participants using DAP programs in the City of Atlanta
    • The ADA Team
    • Elite Loan Officers
    • Other DAP providers within the community
  • Learn to layer DAP programs together to maximize the clients buying power
  • Gain realistic knowledge of how DAP programs work
  • Set realistic purchasing expectations
    • The Process
    • Length of time to close
    • Home conditions
  • Create a broader client base!

To RSVP, please email SPerkins@Atlantada.com or HMekonnen@Atlantada.com at least one week before sessions.

 





1st Tuesday of every month
Westside TAD Advisory Board Meetings

The Westside TAD Advisory Board will meet the 1st Tuesday of every month from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.  These meetings are open to the public.  All meetings will be located at the offices of the ADA at 86 Pryor Street, 3rd floor.





Last Wednesday of every month, 5:00pm
Small Business Loan Informational Sessions

Do you have a small business and need financing?  Are you looking to start a new business? The Small Business Loan Department of the ADA hosts a monthly Small Business Loan seminar which are held the last Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm.  Seminars will cover a variety of issues related to acquiring a small business loan. 

Capacity limited to 40.  You must RSVP to Cathy Brackett at 404-614-8295 or via email cbrackett@atlantada.com.

Where: Underground Atlanta, 86 Pryor Street, 3rd floor

Parking: Best parking is at the Underground Atlanta decks at the intersection of MLK and Pryor st.





2010 Schedule of Meetings
Eastside TAD Lender Training

All meetings will be held at the ADA offices at 86 Pryor Street on the 3rd floor in downtown Atlanta. 

(to be updated shortly)





2010 Schedule of Meetings
TAD Project and Policy Review Committee Meeting - Open to the public

Meetings will be held at 86 Pryor Street, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30303 from 9:00am - 11:00am on the following dates:

Will be updated soon





Atlanta Fun Fact

Coca-Cola, the world's most popular soft drink, was first served in 1887 at Jacob's Drug soda fountain on Peachtree Street in Downtown Atlanta.

 

 

 

 

 

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