ABA announces new online training for commercial lending.

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AS THE U.S. ECONOMY REBOUNDS and commercial lending makes a comeback, ABA is offering two new commercial banking training programs designed to help bankers stay ahead of the curve. Both programs are being released in conjunction with The Risk Management Association (RMA). Both programs, developed by RMA, are now available through ABA's state of the art online Learning Management System.

"The Lending Decision Process" details the analytical and decision-making techniques necessary for sound commercial lending and credit decisions through engaging, interactive, Web-based audiovisual features. The 17-course program is the recipient of an Omni Award.

"The Commercial Real Estate Lending Decision Process" provides a comprehensive study of CRE lending from loan types to the underwriting process, leases, appraisals, loan structures and related risks. The curriculum provides the building blocks of a core credit education for loan trainees, credit analysts and anyone working with commercial real...