The Guide to Commercial Banking Law covers the spectrum of commercial lending issues, from initial loan analysis and credit decisions, to structuring the loan, documentation, closing, and monitoring the loan. Lender liability issues, compliance-related matters, and issues unique to commercial lending are also extensively covered in this 2-volume book.

Although bankers often have a good understanding of the business risks of making commercial loans, most of them are less prepared for the legal risks and issues involved in lending. The Guide to Commercial Banking Law has been developed to provide lenders and their attorneys with information about the laws related to commercial lending in a practical and easy-to-understand fashion. Failure to protect the bank's interests adequately not only undermines the loan and the potential for repayment but also exposes the bank to unforeseen legal and financial risks.

From loan negotiation to commitment and loan documentation to monitoring outstanding credits, the Guide to Commercial Banking Law provides the legal background and knowledge lenders and their attorneys require. The guide has been written by a bank attorney whose daily responsibility is to advise loan officers on legal matters relating to their lending decisions