Administering Construction Loans

Date:

Apr 30, 2025

Location:
IBA Center for Professional Development
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.
Suite 155E
Indianapolis, IN

Construction loans for both residential and commercial real estate (CRE) remain a major part of commercial bank lending due to continued growth in most markets. This program provides an overview of the many issues involved in both residential and commercial construction administration, as well as key differences between them. The focus is on the issues behind the various procedures in construction. Many community banks attempt to utilize versions of their residential formats and policies to administer commercial construction loans; however, this generally does not adequately control risk in commercial situations due to several important differences between residential and commercial projects.

Agenda
8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Program Begins
Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Program Resumes
4:00 p.m. Program Adjourns
Topics

Specific subjects that will be covered during the seminar:

  • What is construction risk and how does it differ from general credit risk?
  • Identifying the degree of risk and appropriate levels of monitoring and controls
  • Types of construction situations: full construction vs. repair/remodel/repurpose
  • Differences between residential and commercial construction loans Issues with construction contracts and budgets
  • Assessing contractor credentials and financial strength, plus a format to use
  • Residential:
    • Additional due diligence, beyond a conventional mortgage application and underwriting, such as a detailed cost estimate (Description of Materials form)
    • How is the construction loan going to end (get repaid)? 
  • Commercial:
    • The role interest reserves
    • Increased use of pre-built or pre-fabricated components 
  • Seven items that determine how you handle a specific construction loan
    1. The degree of overall risk
    2. The type of project (full construction vs. repair/remodel/repurpose)
    3. The loan approval any policy waivers or added conditions or contingencies
    4. The term sheet (or commitment letter) to the customer
    5. Your bank’s policies and procedures
    6. The construction loan agreement
    7. Results of inspections and other events during construction 
  • Overview of common documentation, including surveys and title insurance, plus surety bonds in commercial situations
  • Common funding controls, including inspections, lien waivers and funds disbursement practices
  • Dealing with cost overruns, delays and budget changes
  • Completion of the project and (if applicable in commercial situations) release of the retainage, plus project stabilization
  • Special issues with owner-occupied loans
Speaker

Richard Hamm has been training bankers for more than 30 years, including both creating and teaching courses for the American Bankers Association (ABA) and the Risk Management Association (RMA), plus regional banking schools (Graduate School of Banking – Wisconsin, Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, Southwestern Graduate School of Banking and Barret School of Banking – Memphis), numerous state banking and community banking associations and individual banks.

Additional Information

Who Should Attend? 
Commercial lenders, credit analysts and support staff that deal directly with commercial construction loans; consumer lenders, mortgage bankers, private bankers and support staff involved in residential construction lending; small business lenders, loan review specialists, special assets officers, lending managers and credit officers indirectly involved in the construction lending process.

Fees

IBA Members
$295 first attendee
$245 each additional attendee from same company

Surcharge of 100% for Non-Members

Participation in IBA programs is limited to members, associate members, and nonmembers from an eligible membership category at applicable member or non-member rates.

location

IBA Center for Professional Development
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Suite 155E
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Association Contact

Brooke McCormack, Education Meeting Coordinator
bmccormack@indiana.bank
317-387-9380

Cancellation Policy

Due to our commitments, the price is inclusive of all three sessions. A full refund for the three-session forum will be given for cancellations received prior to the first session. Any registrant who does not cancel before the first session will be billed the full registration fee and sent the materials. Substitutions are welcome at no additional charge.