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Building the
industry's best lending professionals
Enrollment is limited.
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Previous schools have reached capacity, so reserve your seat early.
Managing your loan portfolio is
increasingly more challenging. Heightened competition from new
players, economic changes, ever-changing regulations and rising
risks are a few of the factors that make attending the ABA
National Commercial Lending School essential to lending officers
who desire to improve their skills and advance their careers.
Curriculum
Overview
A solid understanding of commercial lending is
just the beginning. The ABA
National Commercial Lending School's highly interactive learning
activities and classroom instruction offers you the opportunity to
find solutions to the challenges and issues you face daily. Here you
will learn how to:
- Identify and maximize sales
opportunities
- Improve your return on investment
- Identify and minimize the cost of
problem loans
- Improve your portfolio
quality
- Build leadership skills
- Develop and refine lending
strategies
The ABA National Commercial
Lending School provides a thorough understanding of the most
important issues. The first-class curriculum, designed and delivered
by a prestigious faculty of bankers, academics and industry experts.
And by attending the school, you'll have the opportunity to build a
nationwide network of industry peers - a resource that will continue
to help you succeed.
Who
Should Attend
The ABA National Commercial Lending
School is for lending officers with 1 to 5 years
commercial lending experience. It is also applicable for lenders who
have been away from commercial lending for a while or whose training
has not been consistent.
- Lending Officers
- Credit Analysts
- Loan Review Officers
- Branch Managers
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- Bank Calling Officers
- Business Development
Officers
- Examiners
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NOTE:
Those enrolling in the ABA National Commercial Lending School are
assumed to enter the school having a familiarity with and an
understanding of the following:
* Contents of the balance sheet and the operating
statement;
* Auditor's reports;
* Cash flow statements;
* Ratio analysis;
* Working capital; and
* Commercial collateral
If you need a refresher of one or more of these topics, it is
recommended that you consider attending the Financial
Statement Analysis workshop on the weekend before the
school.
Schedule
Registration for the National Commercial Lending School is on Sunday
4/22 from 1-2 pm with class immediately following. The last
class ends at 12 noon on Friday, 4/27. Attendance at all classes is
required for graduation.
Housing
Accommodations are not included in your tuition, and are your
responsibility. Discounted accommodation rates of $117/night
(+tax) for single occupancy per night are available at the
Radisson Hotel Central Dallas by calling 214-750-6060.
Shuttle service is provided between the Radisson and the SMU campus.
When making reservations, mention that you are attending the ABA
Commercial Lending School to receive the discounted rate. Hotel
reservations must be made at least one month in advance to ensure
receipt of the discount. Detailed accommodation and meal information
will be provided in your acceptance package.
Tuition Fees
ABA Member - $2,195; Non Member - $3,195
Fees include tuition, most meals,
instructional materials, and certificate of completion.
Team Discount
Send a team of two or more employees and take advantage of the
following team discounts:
- 2-3 attendees receive a 5% tuition
discount
- 4-10 attendees receive a 10%
tuition discount
- 11+ attendees receive a 15%
tuition discount
| What our
attendees say... |
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"The ABA National
Commercial Lending School is one of the most valuable
learning sessions that I have attended. Having access
to the instructors outside of the classroom was invaluable -
as was the time spent with classmates. I was able to
discuss issues and gain many perspectives. The
loan simulation was a great experience and the ability to
get feedback on your loan decisions in such a short time
frame was very enlightening."
-- Doug Eakin, Commercial Credit Analyst, First Bank
Richmond, NA, Richmond, IN
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