<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none;" alt="" sc="https://px.ds.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=5277500&amp;m=gif">
Close
Request a Demo
Request a Demo
bg-produkt

Overview of Commercial Loan Transactions

Online Class material is 100% online, accessible by all standard web browsers. Use your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone--your progress will by synced across all devices.
On-Demand The class is fully asynchronous. Do the work at your own pace, turn in your assignment when you're ready, and get instant feedback via model answers and video review sessions.
Interactive Learn with dynamic, interactive modules that keep you engaged in active learning using a variety of learning modes.
Experiential Includes practical assessments throughout the class, plus a capstone assignment where you apply your skills in the context of a real-world matter.

Class Content

Overview

This course is designed to introduce students to commercial loan transactions. The course starts by defining commercial finance in general and identifying the purpose of loan transactions. It then describes the common types of loans and identifies the components of a commercial loan transaction. Subsequently, the course identifies the key documents in a commercial loan transaction and describes the role of commitment letters and term sheets. Finally, the course identifies the essential roles transactional attorneys play in commercial finance transactions.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the typical structures for commercial finance transactions
  • Differentiate between different types of commercial loans and available sources of funds
  • Recognize terminology used in commercial loan transactions
  • Understand the role and type of financial covenants found in commercial loan transactions
  • Review and summarize a typical commercial loan term sheet

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • What is commercial finance?
    • What do we mean by commercial finance?
    • Why is commercial finance important for businesses?
    • Commercial finance key terms
  • Common types of loans
    • Term loans
    • Revolving lines of credit
    • Project loans
    • Real estate loans
  • Components of a commercial loan transaction
    • Determining the type of loan
    • Structuring the transaction
    • Drafting the loan documentation
    • Closing and refinancing of existing indebtedness
  • Key documents in a commercial loan transaction
  • Role of commitment letter/term sheet
    • Purpose of a commitment letter and term sheet
    • Interest rates
    • Floors and caps on variable loan rates
    • Commitment/origination fees & other out-of-pocket expenses
  •  Roles of transactional attorneys in commercial loan transactions


Supplemental Materials/Additional Resources: 

  • Sample term sheet
  • Sample commitment letter
  • Sample credit agreement
  • Sample note
  • Sample guaranty

Simulation Exercise

Students are presented with a banker that has reached out regarding a proposed credit facility consisting of a term loan and a revolving loan facility that the bank team has greenlighted for approval. Students are asked to (i) prepare a commitment letter that commits the bank to legally provide the credit facility and (ii) provide a succinct term sheet that spells out the salient terms for the borrower.

CLE Credit

2 CLE Credits is available for each course.

Preview

The AltaClaro Difference

Effective Learning with ROI--Backed by Education Science

Step 1: Learn

Learn at your own pace, absorbing lessons in short, easily digested segments led by experienced practitioners.

Step 2: Do

Apply what you've learned to solve real-world client scenarios, using transaction documents derived from actual deals.

Step 3: Review

Deepen your learning in virtual review sessions with an experienced practitioner. Review model answers and ask questions.

Instructors Who Practice What They Teach

Success Stories

"I think this is a gamechanger for training. Associates can benefit from the guidance of real practitioners and learn in a low stakes environment."
Anjie Vichayanonda Associate, Haynes & Boone LLP
"As an experienced practitioner who has worked in both AmLaw 100 and public company, in-house environments, the training AltaClaro provided helped supplement my knowledge of corporate law."
Ryan Nayar Legal Counsel, Centrica

Find Out More

Interested in this Class?

Our master classes are delivered in an experiential "bootcamp" framework. Students participate in small cohorts that go through the learning materials, assignments, and live review sessions together with experienced practitioner-instructors.

We serve law firms of all sizes, individual professionals, and groups of professionals (in-house departments, networks, and associations). Find out more about how we can help you.

law firms

Law Firms

Rapidly upskill associates with effective, efficient practical skills training.
Find Out More
bg-two-people-table-unsplash

Professionals

Explore new practice areas and build in-demand practice skills.
Find Out More