Marine Lending Workshop

March 2-4, 2025 | Orlando, FL

2024 Workshop Attendees

Description

This Workshop is an all-inclusive study of the various elements of recreational boat financing and is presented by expert marine lenders, collectors, asset managers, maritime attorneys, marine insurance specialists and industry consultants. Each attendee will receive numerous educational hand-outs as well as a 200-page comprehensive “Marine Lending Manual”, the only one of its kind.

NMLA’s goal is to prepare all involved in this unique segment of our industry to recognize the potentials as well as the “red flags” of this niche product.  With enrollment strictly limited, the atmosphere is one of ongoing interaction between instructors and attendees, and discussions unique to a specific enterprise or marketplace are encouraged.

Workshop is limited to the first 50 registrants!

Embassy Suites Orlando

Presentations Include

• Credit Underwriting for Small and Large Boats
• Tips on Identifying Fraud
• Insurance
  
• Registration and Lien Perfection
• Collateral Valuation
• Collections and Repossessions
• Remarketing

Cost

• NMLA Members - $645.00
  (sign in required to receive member rate)
  
  
• Non-members - $795.00

Location

All events, meals and classroom activities will take place at:

Embassy Suites by Hilton (Orlando Airport location)
5835 TG Lee Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32822

Click here to reserve your room online at the NMLA rate.

The hotel is located one (1) mile from the Orlando International Airport and offers free shuttle service.  Please contact the hotel for additional information on how to arrange this service.

Agenda

Sunday March 2nd:  
(Please plan to arrive at the hotel by 4pm)

• Registration
• Evening Opening Reception

Monday March 3rd:

• Industry Overview
• Legislative Update
• Introduction to Credit: Perspective and Technique of Small Boat Lending
• Fraud Prevention and Detection: What You Absolutely Need to Know
• Introduction to Loan Analysis: Underwriting Skills and Developing Cash Flow
• Collateral Valuation: Assessing Accurate and Reliable Values
• Marine Insurance: Protecting the Collateral Investment

Tuesday March 4th:

• Registration and Lien Perfection: State and Federal Registrations - Loan Closings Best Practices
• Collections/Repossession/Remarketing: Panel Discussion
• Jeopardy: Testing What You’ve Learned (CASH PRIZES!)

Workshop ends on Tuesday at approximately 12:30pm.  Agenda is subject to change.

Additional Information

For information about the event, please email Robin Cottmeyer or call (410) 980-1401.