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Did you know April is Community Banking Month? Celebrate by listening in to this insightful conversation about all things community banking with John McNair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Bankers Association of Georgia. John shares some valuable insight into the current climate in community banking, and where he sees opportunities for the industry to grow and evolve in the coming years. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

As we wrap up Women's History Month, join us for a conversation with Debbie Young, Senior Liquidity Trader, and Christie Clark, Director of Derivatives and Investment Operations, as they share about their work with our Women and Allies group and their own perspectives on this important celebration.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

This week, as we honor and thank the veterans who sacrificed to protect our country, join us for a special episode of iLink, featuring guests Kristin Untisz and Richard Kaplan of American Corporate Partners (ACP). Kristin and Richard sit down with guest host Brittany Strickland to talk about the important work their organization is doing to help support veterans and military spouses as they transition to civilian life, and how you can support their cause.Click here to learn more about ACP. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

How do we make sure other people's opinions of us match how we view ourselves? In the latest episode of iLink, Brittany Strickland, Director of Marketing, and Tim Arnold, Assistant Director of the IT Project Management Office, discuss what a personal brand is, how the right personal brand can impact your career trajectory, and steps you can take to build a brand that is both widely recognizable and true to who you are.Click here to view the Personal Branding Pocket Guide.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Why do we do what we do? Tune in to this special episode in celebration of our Mission Month. Hear from two members of the community as they share firsthand how our housing mission changed their lives. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Why do we do what we do? Tune in to this special episode in celebration of our Mission Month as we hear from employees from across our organization sharing how the mission inspires and resonates with them every day. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

In this special episode of iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta podcast, you'll hear from some of our summer interns as they share insight on their experience at the Bank. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Recently, we hosted members from across our footprint at our Annual Member Conference. On top of the opportunity to network, learn, and engage with FHLBank Atlanta, a group of members sat down with Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, to share some of their insight with our podcast listeners. Tune in today to hear from Kort Brown of BankUnited, Jim Edwards of United Bank, Jeremy Lucas of SouthState Bank, Swarup Patra of EverBank, Tim Prindle of BayVanguard Bank, Steve Smith of SouthPoint Bank, Misty Tyson of Friend Bank, and Michael Young of Seacoast Bank.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

In the latest episode of News You Can Use, ShaDonte Butler, Community Investment Relationship Manager, sits down with Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, to discuss our 2025 Affordable Housing Programs and how our members are leveraging them to benefit their communities. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Joining us for this episode is Sam Bell, Director of Business Projects and Solutions. In addition to her role here at FHLBank Atlanta, Sam is actively involved in the leadership of Atlanta Community ToolBank, one of our long-time community partners. She joins us in this episode to discuss her experience with balancing her professional and volunteer responsibilities and how these two areas of her life benefit each other.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join us for episode ten of News You Can Use as Joe Kennerson, Managing Director at Darling Consulting Group, joins Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, to share strategic insight as we plan for the months ahead.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

We wrap up 2024 with episode nine of News You Can Use. Tune in as Scott Hildenbrand Head of Depository Fixed Income at Piper Sandler, joins Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, to share a few key industry insights as the year comes to a close.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Daniel Williams, Senior Relationship Manager, for the latest episode of News You Can Use, from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Sam Mahler, Director of Government and Industry Relations, for the latest episode of News You Can Use, from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, and Patrick Rutledge, Public Finance Relationship Manager, for the latest episode of News You Can Use, from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, and ShaDonte Butler, Senior Affordable Housing Program Relationship Manager, for the latest episode of News You Can Use, from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Joining us for the latest episode of iLink are Brittany Strickland, Director of Marketing, and Leah Douglass, Sales and Trading Operations Manager. Brittany and Leah will be sharing some insight on our Customer Experience efforts and how you can introduce similar programs at your institution.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, as they sit down with Kirk Malmberg, Chief Executive Officer, for the latest episode of News You Can Use from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, as they sit down with Kamal Hosein, Managing Director at Stifel, for the latest episode of News You Can Use from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, for the latest episode of News You Can Use, from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, for the first episode of News You Can Use, from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

On our most recent episode, Brittany Strickland, Director of Marketing, sits down with Randall Kirsch, Partner at Jackson Spalding, an award-winning PR and marketing agency, to discuss the 6 ways your institution can stand out in a crowded field.Please click here for our companion piece. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

On our most recent episode, Heather Coyle, Manager of Talent Acquisition and Development, sits down with us to discuss the recruiting trends she is seeing in the marketplace. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

On our most recent episode, Sharron Kelly of Citizens Trust Bank and Gary Barnoff of Jarrettsville Federal Savings and Loan Association sit down with ShaDonte Butler of FHLBank Atlanta to explore how our partnership has helped to further homeownership in the communities they serve.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join us for a conversation about our Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Homeownership Set-aside Program with Brent Sute of Synovus Bank. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Joe Kennerson of Darling Consulting Group to discuss how your organization can prepare for rising rates. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join ShaDonte Butler, Assistant Vice President and Community Investment Relationship Manager at FHLBank Atlanta as she interviews John Tomasello, Vice President of Consumer and Residential Lending at Burke & Herbert Bank. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Sharon Cook, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of FHLBank Atlanta, as we take a look at Cybersecurity and Reputation Management.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Matthew Gilson, Senior Collateral Risk Analyst, and Heather Gilliam, Collateral Documentation and Operations Manager, for an overview of recent expansions of loan collateral eligibility for farmland mortgages and loans with resolved environmental risks. For members seeking more information on the information covered in this episode, please reach out to your Collateral Relationship Specialist. Institutions in Alabama, Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia:Nadine [email protected] 404.888.8425 Institutions in Florida and Georgia:Margaret [email protected] 404.888.8293 Institutions in North Carolina and South Carolina, Capital Markets:Jamaine [email protected] 404.888.8469 Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Nathan Miller, Collateral Verification Review Team Lead, and Kim Whittaker, Senior Collateral Review Coordinator for an overview of electronic promissory notes, or eNotes. This is the first episode in an ongoing series exploring eNotes. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Public Finance Relationship Manager Patrick Rutledge for an in-depth look at how you can use our letters of credit to spur business growth. This episode explores the practical strategies that can help generate fee income, build new business relationships, increase customer retention rates, and lay a firm foundation for sustainable business growth in 2021 and beyond. Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join us for a conversation with Director of Diversity and Inclusion at FHLBank Atlanta, Leslie Schreiner. In this episode, she will explore the steps you can take to build a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) program at your organization, no matter the size of your institution or the resources available to you.Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

The commercial real estate industry has been hit especially hard by the pandemic. What impact will this uncertainty have on your commercial lending? Cal Evans, Credit Market Intelligence Director for Synovus Bank, shares his insight from a recent installment of the FHLBank Atlanta Webinar Series to answer that question.Evans draws upon his years of experience in analyzing and forecasting economic trends in the commercial real estate industry to provide a look into the trends he’s seeing today and what to expect down the road. To view the deck that accompanies this episode, please click here.Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join Scott Brennan, Director of Sales at FHLBank Atlanta and Scott Hildenbrand, Managing Director and Head of Balance Sheet Analysis and Strategy in the Financial Services Group at Piper Sandler for a discussion of the tactics that will leave institutions better prepared or further exposed in light of the potential upcoming rate changes.Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Join our guest, FHLBank Atlanta's Patrick Rutledge, for a discussion of letters of credit and how they can support your business goals.Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.

Episode one features guests Brian D. Schmitt, President and CEO of SouthCrest Bank, and Jon Keagle, Vice President and Manager of Community Financial Institutions for FHLBank Atlanta. Brian and Jon discuss navigating a global pandemic as a community bank and touch on the relationship between SouthCrest and FHLBank Atlanta. Disclaimer: This podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Bank. The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented, and the information discussed during this podcast does not constitute investment advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with professional advisors.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Bank employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Bank or any of its directors or officers. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact the Bank’s Office of General Counsel.