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Lending Schools

School of Lending Principles

School of Lending Principles

School of Lending Principles

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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. 


NEXT OFFERING

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

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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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NEXT OFFERING

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

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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. 


NEXT OFFERING

October 27-31, 2025

Bluemont Hotel

Manhattan, Kansas


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Why Schools of Banking?

Dustin Nolan

Expand Your Skill Set

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

Ken Knepper

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

Jami Mroczek

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

Lance Tilton

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

Chris Tordrup

Up to Date Resources

Grow Professional Relationships

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 

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