Commercial Banking

In a world of heightened competition and new risks and regulations, ABA helps you successfully manage your commercial banking business with training and events, news and expert guidance—so that you can help businesses, farms and communities across the nation thrive.

News

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ABA DataBank: Higher costs, less credit
May 16, 2025
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Did you know that the federal government is a major source of bank balance sheet volatility?
May 15, 2025
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NFIB: Small-business optimism fell in April
May 13, 2025
Podcast
Podcast: Accelerating banking for quick-service restaurants
May 09, 2025

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ACRE Act Toolkit — Understand and Promote the Legislation

Learn how the ACRE Act helps farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Then spread the word to your lawmakers!

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Related Training & Events

Commercial Lending
Facilitated Training | June 9, 2025
Introduction to Agricultural Lending
Facilitated Training | September 22, 2025
Financial Statement Analysis Workshop
School | April 18, 2026
Commercial Lending School - Advanced
School | April 19, 2026

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Help Underserved Small Businesses in Your Community

Find out how SPCPs can help your bank meet the credit needs of economically disadvantaged small businesses in your community.

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ABA Resources

Book
Analyzing Financial Statements
January 3, 2024
Report
2022 Farm Bank Performance Report
March 23, 2023
Report
Construction Lending in 2020
July 23, 2020
Book
Commercial Lending
November 20, 2013

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New Report Outlines 2024 Ag Borrower Profitability

What factors led higher overall farm profitability in 2024? ABA and Farmer Mac's latest report takes a closer look.

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Earn Your Certificate in Business and Commercial Lending

Develop an in-depth understanding of business sectors, legal structures and why businesses borrow with this newly updated certificate - featuring new courses on treasury management and loan write-ups.

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