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The AAFE Community Development Fund
The AAFE Community Development Fund is a subsidiary of Asian Americans for Equality-- a community based, not-for-profit organization established in 1974, committed to community service and empowerment targeting immigrants, low-income families and minorities throughout
New York City.
AAFE CDF is a richly experienced organization in the field of homeownership outreach, education, and counseling. In its fourteen-year history, the AAFE CDF has secured over $244 million in mortgage financing for over 1,700 clients, while providing counseling to some 7,100 prospective homeowners.
In 2008, the AAFE CDF counseled 360 new clients, helping to create 100 new homeowners with a combined mortgage value of over $21 million.
AAFE CDF Managing Director, SiuKwan Chan, explains steps to homeownership and shares ways to guard against becoming a predatory lending victim at an in-depth homebuying education workshop.
AAFE CDF hosted two “Living in America” fairs in 2008, the first in Elmhurst, Queens on Saturday, May 3, and the second in Sunset Park, Brooklyn on Sunday, June 22. The Living in America fair provides an abundance of information from industry experts in hospitals, financial institutions, local ethnic media and community-based organizations. Over 2,000 attended the fairs in 2008 and over 90 participants attended the in-fair seminar about the homebuying process.
The “Living in America” Fair is fun for the whole family. AAFE CDF staff Mei Liang, Ivy Au, and Anna Wan pass out balloons to children during the 2008 fair in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
AAFE collaborated with Freddie Mac to create CreditSmart Asian guidebooks that are available in English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
The CreditSmart Asian series provides valuable information to consumers about building and maintaining good credit, understanding steps to buying a home and protecting their home investment. Click to download CreditSmart Asian guidebooks in Chinese, English, Korean, or Vietnamese.
A first-time homebuyer realizes his dream through the help of AAFE CDF A story of hope amid the bleak economic forecast...
- NY Daily News, October 26, 2008
2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
“Credit & ID Fraud” Seminar
This seminar will uncover how credit & ID fraud occurs and teach ways to fight and prevent it.
Time: To Be Determined, 3-5pm Place: Jackson Heights, Queens For details, call (212) 964-2288 or (718) 961-0888
Fair Housing - Predatory Lending Prevention Seminar
Homebuyers will learn how to identify predatory lending practices and how to avoid becoming a victim!
Time: April / To Be Determined Place: Sunset Park, Brooklyn For details, call (212) 964-2288 or (718) 961-0888
Life Skills Day at Flushing Library
Are you an immigrant entrepreneur? Come learn about the programs available for you from knowledgeable immigration attorneys and representatives from government agencies such as SBA and the Department of Labor.
Time: Saturday, 5/30/2009, 11am–4pm Place: Flushing Library
41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355 For details, call (212) 964-2288 or (718) 961-0888
"Living in America" Fair in Queens
The fair features a one-stop shop that provides valuable information needed to live a quality life in America: homebuying, small businesses, health insurance, etc.
Time: May / To be determined, 11am-3pm Place: Elmhurst, Queens For details, call (212) 964-2288
Homebuying Steps Seminar in Queens
Introduce HomeFirst and First Home Club down payment assistant program to first-time homebuyers.
Time: June / To be determined, 2-4pm Place: Flushing Library
41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355 For details, call (212) 964-2288 or (718) 961-0888
"Living in America" Fair in Brooklyn
The fair features a one-stop shop that provides valuable information needed to live a quality life in America: homebuying, small businesses, health insurance, etc.
Time: June / To be determined, 11am-3pm Place: Sunset Park, Brooklyn For details, call (212) 964-2288 or (718) 961-0888
Homeowner’s Do’s and Don’ts Seminar
Attend this seminar to learn tips on buying a home.
Time: Aug / To Be Determined, 2-4pm Place: Flushing Library
41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355 For details, call (212) 964-2288 or (718) 961-0888
Home Buying Workshop Series Learn the ins and outs of the home buying process in this 3-week seminar. Registration required. Time: 11am-4pm Date: Sunday, 9/13/09, 9/20/09, 9/27/09 Place: AAFE Queens Office
133-04 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 For details, click here, call (212) 964-2288 or (718) 961-0888
Understand the value of your home: Coop & Condo Chinese speaking homeowners Time: October / To be determined, 6-8pm Place: Flushing Library
41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355 For details, call (212) 964-2288 or (718) 961-0888
Homebuying Orientation in Queens Learn the ins and outs of the home buying process in this 3-week seminar. Registration required. Time: Jan 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2009
Every Wednesday 1-2 pm, Chinese-Speakers
Every Wednesday 2-3 pm, Korean & English-Speakers Place: AAFE Queens Office
133-04 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 For details, call (718) 961-0888
Homebuying Orientation in Chinatown Learn the ins and outs of the home buying process in this 3-week seminar. Registration required. Time: Jan 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2009
Every Wednesday 3-5 pm, Chinese-Speakers Place: 111 Division Street, New York, NY 10002 For details, call (212) 964-2288
