Construction Loan Success: Navigating the Life Cycle of a Construction Loan

Event Details

CONSTRUCTION LOAN SUCCESS: Navigating the Life Cycle of a Construction Loan
(Build confidence. Reduce risk. Deliver results)

Construction lending can be one of the most rewarding, and riskiest, areas of CRE lending. From origination to the final draw, every step introduces potential pitfalls and opportunities to outperform your competition. This course equips you with practical tools, clear processes, and a full understanding of the construction loan life cycle so you can manage projects successfully while strengthening borrower relationships.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anyone who plays a role in the commercial construction loan lifecycle, including:

• Commercial lenders.
• Credit analysts.
• Loan operations.
• Risk management and compliance.
• Bank & Credit Union executives.
• Loan committees and approvers.

Participants must have a working knowledge of commercial real estate and construction loans.

COURSE COVERAGE:

• Apply best practices for construction loans from origination through final draw.
• Understand regulatory expectations, unique risks, and common missteps.
• Address common borrower objections with confidence.
• Develop a successful, scalable construction draw process.
• Demystify letters of credit, market studies, documentation, lien management, and common terms.
• Understand municipal approvals: zoning, platting, land use, and project approvals.
• Mitigate risks and improve borrower relationships through stakeholder expectations, pre-closing reviews, monitoring, and site visits.
• Take home templates and tools ready to implement immediately.

Presenter: Clint Hooppaw is the founder of Highpoint Advisors, a consulting and training firm dedicated to building effective skills and confidence in the lending and credit industry. With nearly three decades of experience in banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies, Clint brings a unique perspective shaped by leadership roles in sales, operations, and senior credit management. HERE is Clint’s full bio.

Note: If this course does not reach minimum attendance, the event will be cancelled and a full refund issued.

Your registration fee includes a boxed lunch, bottled water.

Contact For More Information

Brenda Ryan
RMA Minnesota Chapter Administrator

RMAmn@outlook.com / 763-486-7219

Cancelation Policy

Cancellations received after March 9th (and no-shows) will not receive a refund.