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

 

Prerequisites

Assumes basic knowledge of financial accounting and credit analysis.*

 

Delivery

Online, Self-Directed

 

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.

Program Level

Foundational

 

Pricing

Member: $749
Nonmember: $1,359

   

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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.