Designed for banking professionals who need to understand the basic concepts of commercial real estate lending, this program is comprised of 5 different courses and a final assessment to test proficiency. There is also a case study to help students apply the concepts learned in a meaningful way. Live attendance is a must to get the most out of this engaging training opportunity. Breakout rooms will not be recorded. Space is limited to 30 participants for a high-value learning experience, so register today!
Students will independently work through the first three courses and assessments before taking the first live webinar. Students will then work through the final two courses and assessments before taking the second live webinar.
CRE Lending Training Program – Part 1
The CRE Lending Training Program provides you with a basic understanding of commercial real estate lending concepts and techniques. Participants will learn a number of objectives throughout the program, such as how to recognize the risks inherent in all areas of real estate lending, how to evaluate real estate loan repayment sources, how to construct a basic income property cash flow, and how to understand basic appraisal concepts, just to name a few.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding Real Estate Lending Risks
In this module, you will learn to identify the risk common to all commercial real estate loans and outline strategies lenders can adopt to mitigate commercial real estate lending risks.
Loan Types
In this module, you will learn to review the general characteristics of construction loans, income property loans, owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, and more.
Underwriting Fundamentals
In this module, you will learn to describe key elements in underwriting and structuring a construction real estate loan, understand key elements to determine the amount of the loan, and construct a basic income property cash flow
CRE Lending Training Program – Part 2
The CRE Lending Training Program provides you with a basic understanding of commercial real estate lending concepts and techniques. Participants will learn a number of objectives throughout the program, such as how to recognize the risks inherent in all areas of real estate lending, how to evaluate real estate loan repayment sources, how to construct a basic income property cash flow, and how to understand basic appraisal concepts, just to name a few.
Financing Different Property Types
In this module, you will learn to identify the general features and underwriting characteristics of apartment building, office buildings, industrial and warehouse properties, and more.
Appraisals
In this module, you will learn to explain the purpose of an appraisal, why appraisals are important to the underwriting process, when appraisals are required and not required, and more.
Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for commercial loan officers, private bankers, junior commercial real estate lenders, and other professionals who need to understand the basic concepts of commercial real estate lending.