National Community Development Lending School

Posted by on June 18, 2004

[posted from Community Development Banking list]

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis are pleased to present the 2004 National Community Development Lending School (NCDLS) at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, from July 18-22; please register by next Tuesday, June 15 in order to guarantee enrollment.

Now in its eighth year, NCDLS brings together community development professionals for five days of intensive credit training. Students choose three seminars from five lending areas: single-family, multi-family, community facilities, commercial real estate, and small business. Courses are taught by nationally regarded lenders from major financial institutions, and the curriculum stresses practical and innovative methods that are the basis for sound and profitable underwriting.

In addition, this year, NCDLS students can receive 27.75 CLBB (Certified Lender Business Banker) continuing education credits from the Institute of Certified Bankers/ABA , info at: http://www.aba.com/icbcertifications/certification_programs.htm.

To download a copy of the brochure and application, please go to: http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/ncdls2004.pdf. If you would like more information about NCDLS or would like a hard-copy of the brochure mailed to you, please contact Bruce Ito at (415) 974-2422, or [email protected].

Enrollment in NCDLS is limited to 50 students, so apply right away in order to guarantee acceptance.