Situs University

Situs University, the educational initiative of The Situs Companies, provides intensive training in the fundamentals of commercial real estate to junior-level analysts and associates.

Our customizable curriculum includes a variety of course topics in the areas of due diligence and loan underwriting, loan servicing and asset management, and financial modeling. Designed in a graduated series format, ranging from introductory through advanced levels, Situs University classes are available off-site or in-house, depending on client preferences.

All courses are taught by seasoned industry professionals who have extensive teaching experience. A sampling of course topics is listed below.

Due Diligence and Loan Underwriting

• Fundamental Real Estate Principles
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Appraisals Report Review (Beginner and Advanced)
• Lease Abstracts, Rent Rolls, and Estoppels
• Basic Loan Sizing and Underwriting
• The Credit Review Process
• The Loan Application
• Case Study Analysis by Property Type

Loan Servicing and Asset Management

• Loan Administration/Boarding
• Loan Documents and Abstracts
• Escrow Management
• Investor Reporting/Cash Processing
• Watch List and Delinquency Management
• Bankruptcy, REO, and Foreclosure Management