Overview
Real Estate Fundamentals Course Overview
This Real Estate Fundamentals course examines the core concepts of real estate lending. We will look at the different commercial real estate loan types, and the factors real estate lenders must consider when lending for different properties. This Real Estate Fundamentals course will also explore the timeline and process of real estate transaction
Real Estate Fundamentals Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:- Identify differences and similarities between commercial real estate loan types
- Interpret key underwriting parameters for commercial real estate lending
- Compare equity lending and cash flow lending
- Calculate lending ratios and appropriate loan amounts
- Explain the timeline and end-to-end process of a commercial real estate transaction
Who should take this course?
This Real Estate Fundamentals course is perfect for any aspiring credit analyst who would like to make a career in the real estate lending sector. This course explores concepts useful for beginner and intermediate-level banking and real estate professionals or business and finance students seeking to understand commercial real estate financing better. The exercises and tools explored in this course will also be helpful for any financial analyst that wishes to work in credit analysis, business banking, commercial banking and lending, and other areas of credit evaluation as well as relationship management and risk management.
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Lesson
Multimedia
Exams
Files
Commercial Real Estate Structure
Reasons to Own Commercial Real Estate - Owner-Occupied Example
Reasons to Own Commercial Real Estate - Investment Example
Reasons to Own Commercial Real Estate - Summary
Commercial Real Estate Structure
Purchase and Sale Agreement
Types of Commercial Real Estate Loans
Site Visit
Interactive Exercise 2
Commercial Real Estate Analysis
Analyzing an Owner-Occupied Transaction
Analyzing an Owner-Occupied Transaction - Example
Analyzing an Income-Producing Transaction
Midway Check-In
Underwriting Parameters - Environmental Considerations
Underwriting Parameters- Property Type
Underwriting Parameters - Tenant Quality
Underwriting Parameters - Lease Maturity
Underwriting Parameters - Building Condition
Underwriting Parameters - Location
Underwriting Parameters - Cash Flow
Interactive Exercise 3
Income-Producing Transaction Example - Financial Results
Income-Producing Transaction Example - Normalized Income Statement
Income-Producing Transaction Example - Equity and Cash Flow Methods
Download Completed Files
Commercial Real Estate Process
Conclusion
Qualified Assessments
This Course is Part of the Following Programs
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 Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)® Certification
Real Estate Fundamentals is part of the Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)® certification, which includes 58 courses.
- Skills Learned Financial Analysis, Credit Structuring, Risk Management
- Career Prep Commercial Banking, Credit Analyst, Private Lending
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
What our students say
Great course on entry level
Well structured and explaining valuable terms and interrelations in real estate
Well structured and explaining valuable terms and interrelations in real estate
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Found the content useful and information well laid out. Platform was easy to use and customer service was excellent. Would recommend at the price-point given the breadth of topics covered.
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I am encouraged to continue learning because the material feels real and applicable to actual everyday working scenarios. I feel I am absorbing long term practical knowledge and skills.
I am encouraged to continue learning because the material feels real and applicable to actual everyday working scenarios. I feel I am absorbing long term practical knowledge and skills.
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