Course description
Introduction to Agricultural Lending
Introduction to Agricultural Lending provides a basic overview of the agricultural lending function, with details on the current challenges facing agricultural lenders.
Who should attend?
For financial service professionals who want a broad overview of agricultural lending, as well as insight into the ag lending industry's specialized needs.
Training content
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the impact of the Farm Financial Standards Council recommendations on agriculture lending, including recommended key financial statements
- Understand how to calculate deferred taxes, and the impact of such taxes on agriculture financial analysis and lender decisions
- Understand the differences between cash and accrual income statements, and begin developing a working knowledge of accrual income statements and their place in proper financial analysis and lender decision making
- Understand the role of cash flow analysis in in making agricultural lending decisions, and begin developing a working knowledge of the “Sweet Sixteen” ratios, specifically: Repayment, Liquidity and Solvency Analysis
- Develop an appreciation for the purpose of loan policy, including an overview of loan structure and its relationship to problem loans as well as problem loan workout.
Certification / Credits
Course Credits
ABA Professional Certifications: 30 CLBB
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