Commercial Credit Analyst Series: Commercial Loan Underwriting Fundamentals
Strong loans start with stronger underwriting. This webinar will give commercial credit analysts practical tools to evaluate borrower risk, build defendable loan structures, and turn underwriting analysis into clearer credit memos and stronger recommendations.
KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS
- Using “the five Cs of credit” to evaluate borrower strength, repayment capacity, collateral support, and overall credit risk
- How to structure commercial loans more consistently by matching loan purpose, repayment source, collateral, amortization, and monitoring requirements
- Practical covenants and reporting requirements that help identify emerging problems before they become serious credit issues
- Strengthening underwriting conclusions, credit memos, and recommendations for CRE, C&I, and agricultural borrowers
BONUS MATERIALS
- Commercial loan underwriting checklist for CRE, C&I, and agricultural borrowers
- The 5 Cs of Credit reference guide with practical underwriting questions
- Loan structure and covenant worksheet to support stronger credit recommendations
WEBINAR DETAILS
Build stronger loans from the start! This foundational webinar will prepare analysts to master the five Cs of credit, create defendable loan structures, and develop covenants that hold up under scrutiny. The program will focus on practical underwriting for CRE, C&I, and agricultural borrowers. Participants will learn how to evaluate borrower business plans, industry conditions, repayment sources, collateral support, and key risk factors. The session will also emphasize how to translate underwriting analysis into clearer credit memos, stronger recommendations, and more consistent communication with lenders, senior lenders, and credit administration.
