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Corporate Finance Institute
Construction Loan-in-Process

Overview

Construction Loan-in-process Course Overview

This construction loan-in-process course focuses on construction lending, primarily from a bank’s point of view. It is the third and final course in the three-part series and should be taken after Construction Finance Fundamentals and Structuring a Construction Loan. This course discusses the payment cycle, how holdback or retainage clauses are applied, and various legal tools related to construction payments. Later in the course, we will discuss the loan monitor’s role, change order and contingencies, what to do when the project fails, and briefly describe title insurance.  

Construction Loan-in-process Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Understand the construction payment cycle and process
  • Explain how holdbacks or retainage are applied and why
  • Grasp legal tools related to construction payments such as liens, statutory declarations, and prompt payment legislation
  • Appreciate the loan monitor’s role in payment processing and loan disbursements
  • Address strategies and processes for non-performing loans
  • Understand title insurance and why it’s important
             

Who should take this course?

This course was created for current and aspiring professionals working in commercial banking roles, focusing on the real estate development industry. It is also useful for anyone exploring the intricacies of construction lending. Taught from the lender’s perspective, this course provides a solid foundation of the lending process for construction development loans and would also provide key takeaways for mortgage brokers and related industry advisors.    

Construction Loan-in-Process

Led by Kathy Poettcker
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Level 3

Approx 1.5h to complete

100% online and self-paced

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Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Commercial Real Estate Finance Specialization
  • Skills Learned Real Estate Lending, Real Estate Financial Modeling, Construction Finance, Environmental Analysis and Due Diligence, Lease and Rent Roll Analysis
  • Career Prep Credit Analysts, Risk Manager & Credit Adjudicator, Private Real Estate Lenders, Real Estate Investors and Advisors, Commercial Mortgage Brokers, Commercial Relationship Managers
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What our students say

Very general
This course is very general in providing insights regarding construction loan structuring process.

Atinafu Asefa

Construction Loan in Progress
All you need to understand payment cycle. From the purchase of land to the finished asset

Vidal Essola

CFI is the future
I really appreciate this opportunity

Zanele Stokwe

Highly recommended
Highly recommended course for Construction Loan in process

Jayakrishnan Murukappan

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