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Southeastern School of Commercial Lending I 2026

Sponsored by the Tennessee Bankers Association in cooperation with the Georgia Bankers Association and the Louisiana Bankers Association.  The Southeastern School of Commercial Lending I offers 40 hours of  commercial lending curriculum. The commercial lending curriculum addresses all aspects of business operations for various types of companies. Special emphasis is placed on understanding operating cycles and how bankers meet the ever changing financial needs of commercial customers through effective relationship banking. The commercial lending curriculum also demonstrates how bankers can understand and evaluate company’s management by analyzing key financial trends. The advanced commercial curriculum focuses on issues related to advanced cash flow, loan structuring, commercial real estate lending and new approaches to predicting portfolio credit performance and managing loan portfolio risk.  The first year of commercial school incorporate classroom lectures as well as case studies. Recommendations for attendance include at least one year of commercial lending experience or five years general banking experience in addition to prescribed American Bankers Association or college course prerequisites. Classes are held at TBA Barrett Training Center.


ADMISSION / PREREQUISITES
Potential candidates are career financial industry employees in higher-ranking staff or junior- to mid-management positions. This is a group -live and intermediate-level program. Applicants to The Southeastern School of Commercial Lending I need a working knowledge and understanding of basic banking terms, concepts, and processes. Applicants should have a college degree and two years’ banking experience or a high school diploma and five years’ banking experience. In addition, the school requires the completion of either ABA or college courses in Accounting, Analyzing Financial Statements and Economics. Applicants may substitute documented work experience; or in-bank training programs; attendance at TBA’s Essentials of Commercial Lending or Essentials of Consumer Lending workshops: or completion of schools such as The Southeastern School of Banking, The Southeastern School of Consumer Lending or other state-sponsored banking schools for portions of the required course work. This should be submitted in writing from either the nominating officer or CEO must accompany your application. The schools admissions committee has final approval of all applicants. Participation in TBA programs is limited to members, associate members, and nonmembers from an eligible membership category at applicable member or non- member rates. This institution does not discriminate with regard to race, religion, gender, or age.

Program Level: Intermediate-level
Method of Delivery: Group-live
Special Needs: If you have a special need that may affect your participation in this program, or special dietary requests, please send TBA a statement regarding any special needs at least 10 days before the program. We will contact you to discuss accommodations.

TUITION
Tuition covers instructional materials, breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks, while evening meals are on your own. The TBA offers a discounted tuition for early applicants. To qualify for the discount, TBA must receive these applications no later than April 14, 2026, discounted tuition deadline is April 14, 2026. After April 14, standard tuition applies.  Payment-in-full is required with the application.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the school after the April 14 deadline. Applicants withdrawing after April 14 but before April 29 will be refunded all fees except a $250 cancellation fee. There is no refund, with the exception of documented extenuating circumstances, if an applicant withdraws after April 29 or fails to attend the school. Substitutions are welcome. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the TBA. Payment is required at the time of registration. We accept ACH or credit card payments, both with no additional fees.

HOUSING
Students will reside at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel located near restaurants and Nashville nightlife. A block of rooms will be reserved at the special Tennessee Bankers Association rate of $249 a night for Sunday through Thursday nights. Students will be responsible for making their own hotel reservation by using the link Loews Hotel, or by contacting the hotel at 615-340-5778 or 888-879-0462 and referring to code TNB510. Deadline to make reservation is April 20, 2026. The cost of accommodations and parking (self-parking $30, valet $49) is not included in tuition.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate from TSSCL, students must have a composite score of 70 or above based on the
scoring system. In addition, attendance at all TSSCL classes is mandatory.

TSSCL I Final Exam..........................30%
TSSCL II Final Exam.........................30%
TSSCL I Daily Quizzes(4).................20%
Completion of Two Bank Projects......15%
Faculty and Board Evaluation...........5%


CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Attendees qualify for 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Specialized Knowledge and MUST be sure to sign in and out on the CPE attendance tracking sheet in order to receive credit. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.
Tennessee Bankers Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors (150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417). Visit their website at www.nasba.org.
For additional continuing education information, administrative policies or complaints, call the TBA education department at 615-244-4871 or 800-964-5525.

Download the Brochure and Application
When
5/11/2026 - 5/15/2026
Where
211 Athens Way Ste 100 Nashville 37288 UNITED STATES
Spots available
Registration
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Last day to register is 5/11/2026
Contact

Monique White
Vice President of Education

Email


ADMISSION / PREREQUISITES
Potential candidates are career financial industry employees in higher-ranking staff or junior- to mid-management positions. This is a group -live and intermediate-level program. Applicants to The Southeastern School of Commercial Lending I need a working knowledge and understanding of basic banking terms, concepts, and processes. Applicants should have a college degree and two years’ banking experience or a high school diploma and five years’ banking experience. In addition, the school requires the completion of either ABA or college courses in Accounting, Analyzing Financial Statements and Economics. Applicants may substitute documented work experience; or in-bank training programs; attendance at TBA’s Essentials of Commercial Lending or Essentials of Consumer Lending workshops: or completion of schools such as The Southeastern School of Banking, The Southeastern School of Consumer Lending or other state-sponsored banking schools for portions of the required course work. This should be submitted in writing from either the nominating officer or CEO must accompany your application. The schools admissions committee has final approval of all applicants. Participation in TBA programs is limited to members, associate members, and nonmembers from an eligible membership category at applicable member or non- member rates. This institution does not discriminate with regard to race, religion, gender, or age.

Program Level: Intermediate-level
Method of Delivery: Group-live
Special Needs: If you have a special need that may affect your participation in this program, or special dietary requests, please send TBA a statement regarding any special needs at least 10 days before the program. We will contact you to discuss accommodations.

TUITION
Tuition covers instructional materials, breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks, while evening meals are on your own. The TBA offers a discounted tuition for early applicants. To qualify for the discount, TBA must receive these applications no later than April 14, 2026, discounted tuition deadline is April 14, 2026. After April 14, standard tuition applies.  Payment-in-full is required with the application.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the school after the April 14 deadline. Applicants withdrawing after April 14 but before April 29 will be refunded all fees except a $250 cancellation fee. There is no refund, with the exception of documented extenuating circumstances, if an applicant withdraws after April 29 or fails to attend the school. Substitutions are welcome. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the TBA. Payment is required at the time of registration. We accept ACH or credit card payments, both with no additional fees.

HOUSING
Students will reside at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel located near restaurants and Nashville nightlife. A block of rooms will be reserved at the special Tennessee Bankers Association rate of $249 a night for Sunday through Thursday nights. Students will be responsible for making their own hotel reservation by using the link Loews Hotel, or by contacting the hotel at 615-340-5778 or 888-879-0462 and referring to code TNB510. Deadline to make reservation is April 20, 2026. The cost of accommodations and parking (self-parking $30, valet $49) is not included in tuition.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate from TSSCL, students must have a composite score of 70 or above based on the
scoring system. In addition, attendance at all TSSCL classes is mandatory.

TSSCL I Final Exam..........................30%
TSSCL II Final Exam.........................30%
TSSCL I Daily Quizzes(4).................20%
Completion of Two Bank Projects......15%
Faculty and Board Evaluation...........5%


CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Attendees qualify for 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Specialized Knowledge and MUST be sure to sign in and out on the CPE attendance tracking sheet in order to receive credit. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.
Tennessee Bankers Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors (150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417). Visit their website at www.nasba.org.
For additional continuing education information, administrative policies or complaints, call the TBA education department at 615-244-4871 or 800-964-5525.

Download the Brochure and Application

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