Lending Schools
School of Lending Principles
School of Lending Principles
School of Lending Principles
The School of Lending Principles is a consumer-based lending school that introduces lenders to real estate, ag, and commercial lending. Attendees learn the theory and process of basic lending and then put this knowledge to work in actual nuts and bolts sessions.
This School provides basic instruction appropriate for loan officer trainees, loan support personnel, and personal bankers. It is recommended that applicants have a minimum of six months of lending experience or one year of loan department experience.
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March 2 - 6, 2026
Holiday Inn - Kearney, Nebraska
Registration will open in late 2025.
Agricultural Lending Schools
School of Lending Principles
School of Lending Principles
The Agricultural Lending Schools provide unique opportunities for Ag Lenders to receive in-depth, hands-on training with an emphasis on financial analysis, credit scoring, and loan structuring.
The week-long Agricultural Lending School is an intermediate level School designed for individuals who have knowledge of agricultural financing as well as knowledge of ratios, cash flows, and balance sheet structure.
The Advanced Agricultural Lending School is an invitation-only school for Agricultural Lending School graduates.
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AGRICULTURAL LENDING SCHOOL
July 14-18, 2025
Bluemont Hotel - Manhattan, Kansas
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ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL LENDING SCHOOL
September 10-12, 2025
Bluemont Hotel - Manhattan, Kansas
Information on the 2025 School will be sent out to Ag Lending School graduates in spring of 2025.
Commercial Lending School
School of Lending Principles
Commercial Lending School
Whether students lend to a locally owned small business or a major manufacturer, the Commercial Lending School allows attendees to refine and expand their lending skills.
The Commercial Lending School is ideal for commercial lenders and credit analysts (or others with equivalent experience at a financial institution) who have at least six months experience in commercial lending and are comfortable with generally accepted accounting principles including ratio calculation and interpretation.
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October 27-31, 2025
Bluemont Hotel
Manhattan, Kansas
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Expand Your Skill Set
Expand Your Skill Set
The week I spent at the School of Lending Principles was the most beneficial training I have attended as a banking professional. The classes covered a broad spectrum of material with speakers that were engaging and very knowledgeable. I also built professional relationships and friendships with fellow attendees that I still stay in contac
The week I spent at the School of Lending Principles was the most beneficial training I have attended as a banking professional. The classes covered a broad spectrum of material with speakers that were engaging and very knowledgeable. I also built professional relationships and friendships with fellow attendees that I still stay in contact with. I would highly recommend it for someone looking to expand their skill set.
Dustin Nolan
AVP Consumer Lender
Stryv Bank
Goddard, Kansas
Become More Valuable
Expand Your Skill Set
Expand Your Skill Set
For anyone working with the business community, the Commercial Lending School provides all the essential elements to becoming a more valuable banker. Whether it’s the well-structured curriculum or the real-life lending scenarios, I walked away with a far better knowledge of commercial lending that I could put to task, right away. If you
For anyone working with the business community, the Commercial Lending School provides all the essential elements to becoming a more valuable banker. Whether it’s the well-structured curriculum or the real-life lending scenarios, I walked away with a far better knowledge of commercial lending that I could put to task, right away. If you’re a commercial lender, this class is a must-have part of your banking education.
Ken Knepper
VP/Business Development
The Citizens State Bank
Newton, Kansas
Grow Professional Relationships
Grow Professional Relationships
Grow Professional Relationships
The School of Lending Principles not only helped me gain an understanding of the motives that drive a bank’s lending strategy, but I also gained an increased knowledge of the steps and analysis process involved in the various types of lending. The structure of the class allowed us to network with other peers, grow relationships and open l
The School of Lending Principles not only helped me gain an understanding of the motives that drive a bank’s lending strategy, but I also gained an increased knowledge of the steps and analysis process involved in the various types of lending. The structure of the class allowed us to network with other peers, grow relationships and open lines of communication to utilize for years to come.
Jami Mroczek
Administrative Assistant
Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Loup City, Nebraska
Learn From Industry Experts
Grow Professional Relationships
Grow Professional Relationships
If your goal is to have a career in lending, the Ag and Commercial Lending Schools at Schools of Banking are a must. Learning from industry experts while networking with your peers will go a long way towards achieving your professional goals.
Lance Tilton
AVP - Ag/Commercial Lending
Astra Bank
Chapman, Kansas
Up to Date Resources
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Up to Date Resources
The information I gained by attending the Agricultural Lending School and Advanced Ag Lending School has been very valued. Both schools have provided excellent speakers, as well as resources that give up to date examples and reinforce tips and concepts provided. I have been able to relate much of the content we covered to better serve o
The information I gained by attending the Agricultural Lending School and Advanced Ag Lending School has been very valued. Both schools have provided excellent speakers, as well as resources that give up to date examples and reinforce tips and concepts provided. I have been able to relate much of the content we covered to better serve our customers.
Chris Tordrup
Loan Officer
Cornerstone Bank
Stromsburg, Nebraska