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ABA National Commercial Lending School
in association with Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
March 17-22, 2013 • Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
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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 plan to 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 3/17from 2-2:30 pm with class immediately following until 5:15 pm. Monday-Friday class begins at 8 am. Monday-Thursday class ends at 5:15 pm. The last class ends at 12 noon on Friday, 3/22. Attendance at all classes is required for graduation
Housing & Meals
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. Note: discounted hotel rooms expire February 11, 2013
Breakfast is included for guests at the Radisson in the discounted rate. Lunch at SMU is included in your tuition. Dinner is on your own.
Tuition Fees
ABA Member - $2,395
Non Member - $3,395
Fees include tuition, lunch, 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
School Transcripts
Transcripts and Verification of Attendance for the ABA National Commercial Lending School are available from 1990 to present. To request either document, please e-mail Daisy Johnson at djohnson@aba.com with the following information:
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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." |
Questions? Please contact Program Director Gloria Pritchard-Becker.
