Credit Unions

Partner with a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) that uses modern technology for end-to-end servicing. This way, you can focus on your top priority: Servicing your members!

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Who We
Serve

Credit unions are community-focused, non-profit financial institutions that have been dedicated to supporting communities across the USA for over a century.

For You, not profit

2X

People place twice as much trust in Credit Unions as they do in larger banks.

4x

Credit unions significantly enhance the satisfaction of small businesses, making them four times happier.

We Offer Complete Support and Service Solutions for Credit Unions

At AVANA CUSO, we take pride in our robust partnership with over 80 Credit Unions, a number that continues to grow each year. We recognize the critical role Credit Unions play in effectively supporting their members and local communities, while generating risk-adjusted returns to achieve their long-term objectives.

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Diversify portfolios
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Expand lending programs beyond their communities
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Mitigate concentration risk
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Improve Loan-to-share ratio

Participations

To maintain a healthy investment mix, balance your funds between established loans and new participations. Additionally, consider expanding your investments beyond local communities for better diversification.

Underwriting

We meticulously evaluate and assess risks, adhering to all regulations, to make informed investment decisions and enhance your loan-to-share ratios.

Term Loan Review

We carefully examine everything to spot any risk early on, making sure our investments are performing as per expectation.

Servicing

We ensure comprehensive guidance throughout the entire duration of your loan, from loan origination to full repayment. Our plans are meticulously designed to align precisely with your needs.

We Are Investing in Technology Such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Process Automation to Ensure Our Credit Union Partners Remain at the Forefront of Their Digital Transformation Journey

Reporting Portal

24/7 access, on-screen viewing, Excel export options, user management, and granular report access.

Participation Desk

Overhauled interface, lending preference management, user management, email notifications.

Your Investment Supports SME Businesses in the Commercial Real Estate Sector, Fostering Growth and Job Creation for Our Economy

Hospitality

Lending solutions tailored to the hospitality sector, facilitating financing for hotels and resorts to support their growth and operational needs.

Retail

We offer flexible loan choices tailored to suit retail properties, helping business owners grow.

Office

We provide essential financial support for office spaces, empowering entrepreneurs to upgrade and fully utilize their properties.

Industrial

We are helping business owners find the best ways to fund their industrial properties like warehouses, manufacturing places, and logistics centers.

Storage

We help storage businesses manage and grow their self-storage and distribution centers, by providing custom-made funding solutions.

Mixed Use

We offer versatile loan solutions for mixed-use projects that combine residential, commercial, and retail elements, helping business owners thrive.

Client Testimonials

"AVANA CUSO has provided FAST CU with great LP opportunities which in turn allow us to strategize our balance sheet to best serve our members."
Paul Lehn, Chief Executive Officer
FAST Federal Credit Union
"AVANA CUSO's strength is in understanding the unique character of every transaction and borrower, and reacting in real-time to solve problems to get deals closed.
Aaron Klein
Commercial Mortgage Capital, Inc.
"AVANA CUSO provided us with loan growth, reducing our interest rate risk and gave us diversification outside of our small market area."
Jonathan Mays, VP of Mortgage and Commercial Lending
Commonwealth Credit Union

A Few Live Projects to Participate In:

Retail Center in Jackson Deal

Loan Purpose:

Acquisition

Loan Type:

Retail

Loan Amount:

$6,734,000

9-Story Office Building

Loan Purpose:

Acquisition

Loan Type:

Office

Loan Amount:

$14,200,000

65-Unit Hotel Deal

Loan Purpose:

Refinance

Loan Type:

Hotel

Loan Amount:

$18,800,000

Energy Storage Project in NY

Loan Purpose:

Construction

Loan Type:

Renewable Energy

Loan Amount:

$5,408,361

Our Team

About Chad Witcher

Prior to joining AVANA Companies, Chad had an exemplary 20-year career at Zions Bank serving in several capacities, most recently as Senior Vice President and Director of its National Real Estate division where he oversaw the bank’s nationwide wholesale lending platform and multi-billion-dollar commercial real estate portfolio specializing in SBA 504 financing.

Chad Witcher
Chief Operating Officer