Commercial Lending Institute

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Commercial Lending Institute

Jun 1 - Jun 6, 2025 | In-Person Institute

ICBA's Commercial Lending Institute teaches you to efficiently identify and analyze opportunities, assess and mitigate risks, and structure and manage commercial loans.

Leave the institute with new insights that will ensure you are prepared to build strong relationships and conduct credit-focused, high-value conversations with commercial clients.

To earn the Certified Commercial Loan Officer (CCLO) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exam. If you decide to enroll in the certification testing after you register for the class, please contact an ICBA Education representative at 800-422-7285.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how the 5 Cs of credit (character; capacity/cash flow; capital; conditions; and collateral) are used to evaluate potential borrowers.

  • Review commercial lending products.

  • Gain a holistic view of the credit process cycle from the loan application to loan monitoring.

  • Understand credit risk.

  • Learn to identify potential compliance and legal challenges.

Date
Information (Central Time unless otherwise noted)
Sunday, June 1
Registration

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m

Five C’s of Credit

  • Character

  • Capacity / Cash Flow

  • Capital

  • Conditions

  • Collateral

Regulations & Regulatory Agencies

Commercial Lending Products

  • Term Loans /Lines of Credit / Bullet Loans

  • Commercial Real Estate Loans / Owner Occupied vs. Non-Owner Occupied

Other Business Banking Services

The Credit Process Cycle

  • Loan Application

  • Loan Officer Analysis

  • Credit Request Form

  • Approval Process

  • Loan Closing

  • Monitoring

Monday, June 2
Program

8:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Loan Underwriting & Analysis Basics

  • S Corporations

  • C Corporations

  • LLC’s

  • Partnerships

  • Sole Proprietorships

Review of Sample Tax Returns & Financials

  • Acme Framing Company Inc. – Appendix 2A

  • Bob’s Bar & Grill Inc. - Appendix 2D

  • Bob The Builder - Appendix 2G

  • Bob Page Schedule E-1 & II, K-1 - Appendix 2H

  • Bob the Builder 1040 Return - Appendix 2J

  • Dewey, Cheatem & Howe PA - Appendix 2K

  • Walmarte Music Store, Inc. - Appendix 2L

  • Wal-Marte Annual Report - Appendix 2M

  • Class Projects: 1-5 (as time allows) - Appendix P1 – P5

Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Program

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Napkin Underwriting & Debt Schedule

Credit Analysis & Basics of the Loan Package

  • Crown Point 2135 LLC Credit Request Form - Appendix 3A

  • Crown Point 2135 LLC Loan Write-up - Appendix 3B

Business Financial Analysis

  • Do’s and Don’ts of a write-up

  • Financial Calculations

Personal Financial Analysis & Global Cash Flow

  • Case Study #1 – Patty’s Mailbox Money LLC. - Appendix 3C

  • Case Study #2 – Shirley’s Dental Inc. - Appendix 3D

  • Case Study #3 – Bob’s Lawn Maintenance Inc.- Appendix 3E

  • Extra Case Studies #1 and #2 – Appendix 3F & 3G

Tuesday, June 3
Program

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Role of the Commercial Loan Officer & First Duties

Customer Pre-Work & Call Visit

Prospecting – Purpose and Strategies

Prospect Pre-Work & Sales Call

  • Sales Stats 1-21

  • Red Ocean vs. Blue Ocean Marketing Strategies

  • Creating Quality Warm Introductions

  • Tyler & Joey’s Top 5

Other Lending Components

  • Profitability Models

  • Risk Grades

  • NAICS & SIC Codes

Study Questions Review

Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Program

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Credit Analysis & Building the Loan Package 

  • Understanding Your Credit Culture 

  • Introduction to Credit Risk 

  • Proper Credit Structure 

  • Assessing the Borrowers Request 

Wednesday, June 4
Program

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • Core Cash Driver Understanding 

  • Cash to Cash Cycle 

  • Sensitivity Analysis 

  • UCA Cash Flow Analysis 

Lunch

12:00 p.m.– 1:00 p.m

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Industry Case Studies 

  • Understanding Structure, Continued 

  • Pricing 

  • Covenants 

  • Collateral 

  • Assessing Real Estate 

Thursday, June 5
Program

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

  • Commitment Letters 

  • Loan Management & Monitoring 

  • Final Case Study 

Lunch

11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

Legal Issues

12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

  • Loan Documentation

  • Lender Liability

  • Regulatory Hot Topics

  • Bank Troubles and Issues (examples)

Friday, June 6

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • Final Case Preparation 

  • Loan Case Study Presentations 

  • Program Wrap-up 

Monday, June 9
Certification Exam

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Held via ICBA online portal for those enrolled in CCLO certification program.

The certification exam will be available following the conclusion of the institute. You will be able to access and complete the exam any time after the institute adjourns. However, you must complete the exam no later than the exam time shown above. The exam is timed, and you will be allotted the same amount of time to complete the exam no matter when you choose to take it.

Note - If you do not pass the exam, you will have the opportunity to retake the exam at a future retake date.  

 

Pricing

ICBA Members: $2,299

Non-Members: $2,999

Non-Bankers* : $3,999

Certification Testing Fee: $500

Printable Registration Form

*Attendance may be subject to ICBA approval.


Attendance & Cancellation Policy

  • Full payment is required prior to event attendance. 
  • Registration fee is valid for only the individual registered. Each attendee must register.
  • A substitute registration will be accepted. Please notify ICBA Education if registration needs to be changed. 
  • If registration is cancelled more than 30 days prior to the event start date, you will receive a full refund. 
  • If cancellation is within 30 days prior to the event start date, 20 percent of the registration fee paid will be deducted for costs. 
  • No refunds will be issued once the bank has received event materials or after the event start date. 
  • All rights are reserved by ICBA. No recording or distribution of the content is permitted unless expressly agreed by ICBA. 

Continuing Professional Education Credit (CPE) Requirements

To receive full CPE credit for the in-person event you must meet the following requirements: 

  • Sign in daily. The sign-in sheet will be located on the registration table outside of the conference room.  
  • Attend the session in its entirety. 
  • Participate in all group activities and projects. 

* View CPE Credit Hours in the “Who Should Attend” section.  

This event is not recorded. For more information, call 800-422-7285 or email [email protected]

Dallas, TX

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Who should attend: All community bank personnel with commercial lending responsibilities

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of credit issues

Advanced Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Delivery Method: Group Live

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit Hours: 45

Certification Offered: Certified Commercial Loan Officer (CCLO)

Bob Page
Bob Page

Senior Vice President

SouthState Bank

brad stevens
Brad Stevens

President

Stevens Risk Management LLC

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Doc Bodine

Gerrish Smith Tuck

Code of Conduct

Registration, attendance, or participation at this event constitutes an agreement to adhere to the ICBA code of conduct and complaint policy. ICBA aims to be welcoming, safe, and inclusive to all participants, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible.

As such, The Independent Community Bankers of America (“ICBA” or the “Association”) has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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Suitcasing Policy

Suitcasing is the act of soliciting business by non-exhibiting companies during the event or in other public spaces, including another company's booth, a convention center, or a hotel lobby. It is ICBA event management’s objective to do everything legally possible to protect its exhibitors and community banker attendees from suitcasing.

"In this session I learned to understand how to work with your customer to optimize their business rather than being an order taker. Learning how to structure operating lines of credit. Presenting the scenario in a positive way to the customer. UCA Cash Flow and examining tax returns."

"I learned more about my role as a lender. How to meet customer needs and protect my institution."