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by | Mar 20, 2025

FINPACK offers multiple training resources, including in-person, online and customized training options.

FINPACK offers multiple training resources, including in-person, online and customized training options.

FINPACK Lender Training Workshops offer two days of intensive, interactive training in-person on the University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus. Covering all the components of FINPACK credit analysis for both agricultural and commercial businesses, the training is hands-on, practical and delivered by the FINPACK team in person. Next session is May 7-8, 2025. Space is limited, so register early

FINPACK Online Training is included in the system-wide FINPACK license for all lenders, providing comprehensive training at your pace, and featuring modules on commercial credit analysis, agricultural credit analysis, and navigating FINPACK+.

The FINPACK Knowledge Base has resources, input forms, and other helpful topics to aid in using FINPACK.  It’s a great place to start as you begin using FINPACK or if you are looking for helpful hints and tricks to enhance your use of the software. Remember, you can also find great tips and guides in the HELP section of FINPACK.

The FINPACK Support team is available to assist with your questions by phone, email or Zoom. Contact us today!

We’re committed to making sure that you feel comfortable using FINPACK. That’s why we offer custom training options in addition to our workshops and online options. From customized on-site training to meet your institution’s needs to refresher workshops offered via Zoom, contact us today to find the option that works best for your team.

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David Maguire
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David Maguire helps Ag and Commercial lenders across the country understand the value of using FINPACK for credit analysis and loan management. David has worked in the marketing, training and education fields in Minnesota, Ireland and Germany.

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