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Welcome to the Academy For Commercial Lending
We are dedicated to equipping aspiring commercial real estate professionals with the training they need to succeed, including specialized commercial lending courses. Currently approved in New York, New Jersey, and Florida as a CPE credit instructor, we offer a holistic approach that incorporates loan officer training
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12/13/2025
How to Get Started in Commercial Mortgage Brokering: A Guide for Residential Originators
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12/13/2025
How to Get Started in Commercial Mortgage Brokering: A Guide for Residential Originators
Thinking about expanding your mortgage business beyond residential? Join seasoned commercial originators Art Swiatkowski, Enrique Gomez, and...
2 PM
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3 PM EST
Webinar
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Streamlined DSCR Approach (Recourse Loans)
This video explains the Streamlined DSCR loan approach, focusing on recourse loans, property types, and underwriting essentials. Learn more at academyforcommerciallending.com
Traditional DSCR Approach
Learn how traditional DSCR loans emphasize stabilized assets, conservative underwriting, and non-recourse structures favored by institutional lenders. something interesting about your business here.
Commercial Lending Insights: 3 Podcasts Every Broker Should Follow
Staying informed is the key to success in commercial mortgage lending.
In this video, we highlight three trusted resources that help brokers, lenders, and advisors stay ahead of market shifts:
Expand Beyond Residential Lending
This short video explains how to transition into commercial mortgage brokering. Learn why now is the perfect time to diversify, how to avoid common pitfalls, and the practical steps to start closing commercial deals. e customers a reason to do business with you.
Small-Cap CRE Market Update | Q3 2025 Insights for Brokers & Lenders
Small-Cap CRE Market Update | Q3 2025 Insights for Brokers & Lenders
In this market update, we break down the latest trends shaping the small-cap commercial real estate (CRE) space per the latest Boxwood Means update— with a focus on properties under $5 million. Whether you're a broker, lender, or private capital advisor, this Q3 2025 snapshot will help you understand where the market stands and where it's headed.
Is SFR real estate still worth the investment in 2025?
With high interest rates, soaring insurance costs, and tighter margins, many investors are starting to wonder if the numbers still work.
In this video, I’ll break down what’s really happening in today’s market—and how savvy investors are using smarter financing strategies like interest-only DSCR loans to protect cash flow and stay ahead.
If you’re planning to buy your next rental property—or just trying to figure out if now is the right time—you need to watch this before you make your next move.”
Fix-and-Flip Loans: What You Need to Know
Welcome to the Academy for Commercial Lending, where we help mortgage brokers and real estate professionals master the art of commercial lending.
In this video, we take a deep dive into Fix-and-Flip Loans — one of the most active and accessible entry points into small-balance commercial lending. You’ll learn how these short-term loans are structured, what lenders look for, and how to help your clients avoid the common pitfalls that can derail a deal.
Ground-Up Construction Loans — What You Need to Know
In this video, we break down Ground-Up Construction Loans — a critical topic for brokers and investors who finance new residential builds. You’ll learn how these loans are structured, what key ratios lenders use to assess risk, and how to manage the draw and inspection process from start to finish.
Mortgage Types - Knowing The Differences
We break down the key differences between fixed, adjustable, hybrid, and variable-rate mortgages. You’ll see how each loan structure impacts affordability, risk, and borrower suitability. rom long-term homeowners seeking stability to investors leveraging bridge financing. Understanding these rate types allows lending professionals to offer more informed advice and strengthen client relationships built on trust.
Residential Divergence: Strategic Positioning in a Segmented Market
We explores the latest residential housing trends from Cotality’s November 2025 report, highlighting a sharp slowdown in national price growth alongside rising regional divergence. We identify strategic opportunities for realtors and mortgage professionals, including targeting resilient Northeast metros, hybrid worker migration, and alternative client segments. Presented by the Academy for Commercial Lending, this briefing delivers actionable insights for navigating a segmented and shifting market.
11 Tax Strategies Every Real Estate Investor and Broker Should Know
Learn how to maximize returns and build long-term wealth with 11 essential tax strategies every real estate investor and broker should know. This short video explains key concepts such as cost segregation, entity structuring, 1031 exchanges, and Real Estate Professional Status (REPS). Gain the insight you need to become a trusted advisor and help your clients make smarter, tax-efficient investment decisions.
Understanding Today’s Real Estate Capital Markets
As real estate markets continue to evolve, professionals across lending, brokerage, advisory, and investment need a clear understanding of how capital actually moves through the system. This short course provides an objective, practical overview of the major forces shaping today’s capital markets and explains what brokers, realtors, lenders, and investors must know to navigate this environment with confidence.
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