Course Overview

RMA’s Commercial Real Estate Lending Decision Process is a series of 13 interactive, web-based courses, and an optional accounting refresher course. Together, these courses provide a comprehensive study of commercial real estate (CRE) lending.

     

Duration

20 to 35 hours

Delivery

Online, Self-Directed

Program Level

Foundational

 

Prerequisites

Assumes basic knowledge of financial accounting and credit analysis.*

 

 

Who Will Benefit?

Commercial lenders and credit analysts who are not real estate specialists but who need to know more about assessing real estate risk.

   

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Learning Objectives

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The series begins with a description of CRE loan types, then progresses through an understanding of the underwriting process, leases, appraisals, loan structures, and related risks.

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Courses

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• CRE Lending Overview

• Risk Areas

• Drivers of Performance 

• Underwriting – Basics 

• Underwriting – Different Types of Commercial Properties

• Underwriting – Example Calculations

• Appraisals

• Leases 

• Environmental Assessments 

• Loan Structure 

• Due Diligence and Documentation  

• Construction Lending 

• Homebuilder Lending  

Methodology:

Unlike many courses on commercial credit and lending currently available, RMA's Commercial Real Estate Lending Decision Process, offers:

• Scenario/application-based learning.
• Active decision-making as opposed to passive learning.
• Modular courses for flexibility in how/when users complete each course.