Lending is at the heart of banking, connecting financial institutions with the individuals, families, and businesses they serve. CFTEA’s lending courses equip banking professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to build stronger customer relationships, manage risk, stay compliant, and deliver responsible lending solutions.
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| Course | Code | Format | Date Time | Duration | Location | Instructor | Credits / PDU | Price | Tags | hf:tax:instructor | hf:tax:location | hf:tax:format | hf:tax:product_cat |
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| A Step-by-Step Guide to Repairing Your Credit | C6110SP | Self Paced | 60 Minutes | 1/4 | $0.00 | FREE | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Accounting Basics | C6096SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $129.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Analyzing Business Financial Statements and Tax Returns | A6003SP | Self Paced | 7 hours | 1/4 | $275.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Analyzing Financial Statements (ABA) Guided Learning | A6920GL | Guided Learning | 6 months | Susan P. | 3 | $595.00 | susan-p | guided-learning | lending | ||||
| Analyzing Financial Statements ILO | A6920ILO | Instructor Led Online | 16 weeks | Online | 3 | $674.00 | online | instructor-led-online | lending | ||||
| Analyzing Personal Financial Statements and Tax Returns | A6002SP | Self Paced | 6 hours | 1/4 | $275.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Appraisal Standards | A6004SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $105.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Basics of Mortgage Processing | A6005SP | Self Paced | 45 min | Online | 1/4 | $105.00 | online | self-paced | lending | ||||
| Business and Commercial Lending Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Certificate in Business and Commercial Lending | A6006SP | Self Paced | 33 hours | Online | $1,295.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Certificate in Financial and Credit Risk Management | A6103SP | Self Paced | 5 hours | 1/4 | $1,295.00 | self-paced | lending risk-management | ||||||
| Commercial Portfolio Manager Certificate | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $3,522.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Commercial Lending (ABA) Guided Learning | A6350GL | Guided Learning | 6 months | Susan P. | 3 | $499.00 | susan-p | guided-learning | lending | ||||
| Commercial Lending ILO | A6350ILO | Instructor Led Online | 12 Weeks | Online | 3 | $674.00 | online | instructor-led-online | lending | ||||
| Commercial Lending Underwriting Certificate | E6090SP | Self Paced | 30 hours | Online | 3 | $825.00 | online | self-paced | lending | ||||
| Commercial Loan Assistant Certificate | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $2,489.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Commercial Loan Assistant Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Commercial Loan Documentation | E6097SP | Self Paced | 60 Minutes | 1/4 | $109.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Commercial Loan Structuring | E6098SP | Self Paced | 60 Minutes | 1/4 | $109.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Commercial Portfolio Manager Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Consumer Credit Reporting, Credit Bureaus, Credit Scoring and Related Policy Issues | C6093SP | Self Paced | 2 hours | Online | 1/4 | $109.00 | online | self-paced | lending | ||||
| Consumer Lending Certificate | C6060CT | Self Paced | 30 hours | 3 | $595.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Consumer Lending Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Consumer Lending Guided Learning | C6060GL | Guided Learning | 30 hours | A. Lederer | 3 | $595.00 | a-lederer | guided-learning | lending | ||||
| Consumer Lending ILO | A7008ILO | Instructor Led Online | 16 weeks | Online | 3 | $614.00 | online | instructor-led-online | lending | ||||
| Credit Analyst Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Credit Risk Management: Commercial and Agricultural Lending, CERP | A6069SP | Self Paced | 45 min | 1/4 | $275.00 | self-paced | lending risk-management | ||||||
| Determining Your Role in Fraud Prevention | A2237SP | Self Paced | 30 min | 1/4 | $105.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Discovering FHA Programs | A6020SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $105.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Explaining Loan Modifications | A6023SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $105.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Financial Lending Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Fundamentals of Mortgage Lending | C6026SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal Guided Learning | C6046GL | Guided Learning | 6 months | Tammy P. | 3 | $499.00 | tammy-p | guided-learning | lending | ||||
| Fundamentals of Small Business Banking | C6056SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | Online | 1/4 | $99.00 | online | self-paced | for-banking-professionals lending | ||||
| Fundamentals of Small Business Banking Suite | A1070SP | Self Paced | 45 min | Online | $95.00 | online | self-paced | for-banking-professionals lending | |||||
| Guarantor Analysis | E6095SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | Online | 1/4 | $109.00 | online | self-paced | lending | ||||
| Home Equity | C6104SP | Self Paced | 60 Minutes | 1/4 | $109.00 | HELOC | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Introduction to Agricultural Lending ILO | A6029ILO | Instructor Led Online | 8 weeks | Online | $575.00 | online | instructor-led-online | lending | |||||
| Introduction to Analyzing Financial Statements | A1076SP | Self Paced | 3.5 hours | Online | $195.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Introduction to Consumer Lending | C6024SP | Self Paced | 2 hours | 1/4 | $109.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Lending as a Cornerstone of Banking | A6030SP | Self Paced | 10 min | Online | $55.00 | online | self-paced | for-banking-professionals lending | |||||
| Loan Collections Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Loan Collectors Certificate | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $2,196.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Loan Collectors Training Guided Learning | C6038GL | Guided Learning | 4 months | Andrew L. | 1 | $349.00 | andrew-l | guided-learning | lending | ||||
| Loan Servicing & Administration | C6070SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Loan Servicing Certificate | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $3,137.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Loan Servicing Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Loan Structuring, Documentation, Pricing and Problem Loans | A6105SP | Self Paced | 8 hours | 1/2 | $275.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Mitigating Potential Fraud in Your Organization | A6110SP | Self Paced | 30 minutes | 1/4 | $105.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Mortgage Customer Counseling and Prequalification | A6039SP | Self Paced | 2.5 hours | Online | $95.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Mortgage Fraud and Ethical Behavior | C6100SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | 1/4 | $109.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Mortgage Fraud Detection, Reporting and Prevention | C6101SP | Self Paced | 20 min | 1/4 | $109.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| NMLS Mortgage Licensing and Renewal Training | O6030SP | $0.00 | lending | ||||||||||
| Overview of the Five Stage Lending Process | C6027SP | Self Paced | 10 hours | 1 | $325.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Personal Tax Return Analysis | A6041SP | Self Paced | 6 hours | Online | $245.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Preparing the Closing Disclosure | A6042SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $105.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Preparing the Loan Estimate | A6043SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $105.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Preventing Consumer Lending Fraud | C6028SP | Self Paced | 6 hours | 1/2 | $109.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Processing and Underwriting Credit | A6044SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $105.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Processing Income and Assets | A6045SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $105.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Qualitative Analysis and Determining Credit Risk Rating | A6106SP | Self Paced | 6 hours | 1/4 | $275.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Residential Loan Processing Certificate | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $2,451.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Residential Loan Processing Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Residential Loan Underwriting Certificate | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $2,665.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Residential Loan Underwriting Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Residential Mortgage Fraud Detection Certificate | C1328SPB | Awards, Self Paced | 15 hours | 1 | $432.00 | awards self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Residential Mortgage Lender Certificate | A6049SP | Self Paced | 24 hours | Online | $775.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Residential Mortgage Lending Certificate | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $998.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Residential Mortgage Lending Diploma | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | $0.00 | awards | lending | ||||||||
| Residential Mortgage Lending Guided Learning | C6050GL | Guided Learning | 6 months | Andrew L. | 3 | $499.00 | andrew-l | guided-learning | lending | ||||
| Reviewing the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report | A6051SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $105.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Small Business Borrowing | A6052SP | Self Paced | 20 minutes | Online | $95.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Small Business Lending & Selling Skills Certificate | E6089SP | Self Paced | 24 hours | Online | 1 | $595.00 | online | self-paced | lending | ||||
| The Role of Regulation in Consumer Lending | C6025SP | Self Paced | 6 hours | 1/2 | $275.00 | self-paced | lending | ||||||
| Understanding Business Borrowers | A6055SP | Self Paced | 6 1/2 hours | Online | $275.00 | online | self-paced | lending | |||||
| Understanding SBA Eligibility and Loans | C6091SP | Self Paced | 60 min | Online | Online | 1/4 | $109.00 | online | online | self-paced | lending |
As lending products, regulations, and borrower expectations continue to evolve, banking professionals must be prepared to navigate with confidence and precision.
CFTEA’s lending courses cover the full lending lifecycle, from credit analysis and underwriting to loan structuring, documentation, servicing, and collections. Our course offerings span consumer, residential mortgage, small business, agricultural, and commercial lending, helping professionals develop both technical expertise and practical decision-making skills.
Whether you’re working with individuals purchasing their first home or businesses seeking growth capital, CFTEA’s lending curriculum supports sound judgement and sustainable lending practices. With our flexible learning formats, students can learn new skills at their own pace, and even earn nationally-recognized certificates and diplomas.
Build the expertise to serve borrowers and advance your institution’s lending goals. Contact the CFTEA office to learn more or enroll in a lending course today. For other topics, explore related professional development in compliance, business skills, and technology.
CFTEA has access to an extensive course library beyond what’s listed on our website. If you don’t see exactly what you need, please contact our office. We’re happy to explore additional course options or recommend learning opportunities that align with your professional goals.
Prior learning from other providers may be eligible for transfer toward CFTEA certificates, diplomas, or certifications. Contact our office for more information.
CFTEA’s lending courses are designed for banking professionals at all experience levels, including lenders, loan officers, underwriters, credit analysts, loan assistants, portfolio managers, and operations staff. Courses are also suitable for professionals new to lending who want to build a strong foundational understanding.
Not necessarily. Many lending courses are introductory and designed for beginners, while others are more advanced and intended for experienced professionals. Each course description outlines recommended experience levels or prerequisites to help you choose the right course.
Yes. CFTEA offers a wide range of lending-related certificates and diplomas across consumer, mortgage, small business, and commercial lending disciplines. Individual courses may also count toward continuing education requirements or be applied toward broader credential pathways.