This series of courses provides a comprehensive study of commercial real estate lending beginning with a description of CRE loan types and progressing to an understanding of the underwriting process, leases, appraisals, loan structures, and related risks. The courses are licensed as a complete library (all 14) or as six separate series.
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Series 1: Types of CRE Loans, Risk Areas, and Performance Drivers
Types of CRE Loans
- Financing the Real Estate Business
Risk Areas and Drivers of CRE Performance
- Risk Areas in CRE Lending
- Drivers of CRE Performance
Series 2: The CRE Underwriting Process
Underwriting Basics
- Developing the Net Operating Income (NOI) or Cash Flow
- Analyzing the Project and Proposed Loan
Collateral Valuation Considerations
- Understanding Cap Rates & Valuation Basics
- Collateral Valuation Considerations
- Understanding Environmental Assessments
Series 3: Financing Different Types of Commercial Properties
Understanding Various Property Types
- Major Property Groups
- Specialty Properties
Understanding Property Cash Flows
- How Cash Flow Formats Can Vary
- Example Calculations
Series 4: Understanding and Evaluating Leases, Appraisals, and Environmental Assessments
Understanding and Analyzing Leases
Understanding and Evaluating Appraisals
- The Role and Scope of an Appraisal
- Issues in Reviewing Appraisals
Understanding and Evaluating Environmental Assessments
- The Role and Scope of an Environmental Assessment
Series 5: Loan Structure and Documentation Considerations
Borrowing Structures and Owner-Occupied Properties
- Borrowing Structures
- Owner-Occupied Properties
Documentation, Due Diligence, and Loan Structure
- Documentation and Due Diligence Considerations
- Loan Structure and Documentation Considerations
Series 6: Construction Lending
Types of Construction Projects and Related Risks
- Types of Construction Projects and Loans
- Underwriting and Administration Issues
The Construction Process, Liens, and Project Completion
- Making the Disbursements and Maintaining Lien Priority
- Project Completion
Homebuilders and Subdivision Developers
- Special Issues with Homebuilders
- Special Issues with Subdivision Developers
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