ABA Graduate Commercial Lending School
in association with Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
April 22-27, 2012• Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

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Make the transition from Lender to Leader by attending this program.

Enrollment is limited. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Previous schools have reached capacity, so reserve your seat early.

How does the ever-changing economy affect your bank? What is your bank's strategy for setting risk? Interested in learning leadership's motives behind their policies?

Managing your bank's loan portfolio is becoming ever more challenging. Increased competition from new players, the growth of e-commerce, ever-changing regulations and rising risks are only a few of the factors your lending officers must face. 

Curriculum Overview
The ABA Graduate Commercial Lending School takes a leadership approach to examining the advanced issues that lenders face each day. Whether it be the portfolio management or leadership skills that you wish to enhance, you will find it here in our 6-day intensive program. The School continually updates its curriculum to keep pace with changes within the lending field. Our graduate level curriculum includes topics such as: Banking and the Economy, Credit Risk Management, Problem Loan Management, Global Debt & Contingent Liability Analysis, and Portfolio Stress Testing, as well as Comprehensive Case Studies and much more.

Who Should Attend
The ABA Graduate Commercial Lending School is for lenders with 5 or more years commercial lending experience and with management responsibilities.

• Lending Officers
• Credit Managers
• Loan Review Officers
• Graduates of the ABA National Commercial Lending School

NOTE: Those enrolling in the ABA Commercial Lending Schools are assumed to enter the school having a familiarity with and an understanding of the following:
   *Contents of the balance sheet and the operating statement;
   *Auditor's reports;
   *Ratio analysis;
   *Cash flow statements;
   *Working Capital; and
   *Commercial Collateral.
If you would like a refresher in any or all of these topics, consider enrolling in the Financial Statement Analysis workshop scheduled on the weekend before the school.

Schedule
Registration for the Graduate Commercial Lending School is on Sunday 4/22 from 1-2 pm with class immediately following. The last class ends at 12 noon on Friday, 4/27. Attendance at all classes is required for graduation.

Housing
Accommodations are not included in your tuition, and are your responsibility. Discounted accommodation rates of $117/night (+tax) for single occupancy per night are available at the Radisson Hotel Central Dallas by calling 214-750-6060. Shuttle service is provided between the Radisson and the SMU campus. When making reservations, mention that you are attending the ABA Commercial Lending School to receive the discounted rate. Hotel reservations must be made at least one month in advance to ensure receipt of the discount. Detailed accommodation and meal information will be provided in your acceptance package.

Tuition Fees
ABA Member - $2,195; Non Member - $3,195

Fees include tuition, most meals, instructional materials, and certificate of completion.

Team Discount
Send a team of two or more employees and take advantage of the following team discounts:

• 2-3 attendees receive a 5% tuition discount
• 4-10 attendees receive a 10% tuition discount
• 11+ attendees receive a 15% tuition discount

Additional Information

ICB CLBB Professional Certification Exam
At the end of the school, ABA is offering you the optional opportunity to take the Certified Lender Business Banker (CLBB) professional certification exam. ABA Commercial Lending Schools address the critical knowledge areas assessed by the CLBB examination, but both ABA and the ICB emphasize that completion of this school alone does not guarantee CLBB examination success. Professional experience and application of the knowledge are important factors as well. For more information on the CLBB certification and exam, and how it fits in with your professional development goals, please contact the Institute of Certified Bankers at 1-800-BANKERS.

What our attendees are saying...

"The ABA Graduate Commercial Lending School boosted my confidence level as a commercial banking professional. Not only was I able to compare best practices with fellow bankers from across the nation, but I received top-notch instruction from leading professionals (both academic and practitioners) in the field. Having the opportunity to sit for the Certified Lender Business Banker designation was a real plus!"
-- Darren C. Patterson, Commercial Credit Analyst, Springs Valley Bank and Trust

"The ABA Graduate Commercial Lending School made for a fast paced and challenging week. The instructors were thought provoking and class participation insightful. The courses were structured to meet the current economic conditions."
-- John D. Wellington, Senior Vice President, Bank 10

"The range of topics discussed at the School were very advantageous and directly related to the current banking climate. The speakers did a great job of presenting the material and I'd definitely recommend the School."
--Blake Holzhauer, Senior Credit Officer, Simmons First Bank of Searcy

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