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Oaktree and AVANA Companies form a $250MM Joint Venture
AVANA-Oaktree Private Credit Partnership aims to empower small businesses and drive local economic growth AVANA Companies (“AVANA”) and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. (“Oaktree”) announce the formation of a new $250MM AVANA-Oaktree Private Credit...
AVANA CUSO Launches New Credit Union Educational Webinar Series
GLENDALE, Ariz. (February 15, 2024) – AVANA CUSO, a credit union service organization that specializes in commercial real estate lending, is hosting its first virtual webinar exploring effective portfolio management and problem loan resolution. This webinar is an...
AVANA Companies Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Small Business Owners
Peoria, Ariz. (November 17, 2022)— AVANA Companies (AVANA), a family of lending and investment platforms dedicated to supporting small businesses and preserving wealth, is celebrating 20 years of making a positive impact for and through their customers. Brothers...
AVANA Companies CEO Recognized by Phoenix Business Journal
Sundip Patel, CEO of Arizona-based financial company, selected as a most admired leader. Glendale, AZ (May 20, 2022) –AVANA Companies, a family of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) lending and investment platforms, is pleased to announce co-founder and CEO,...
AVANA Companies Recognized as a Finalist for Best FinTech Partnership for Cannabis Lending.
Glendale, AZ (April 20, 2022) – AVANA Companies , a family of ESG lending and investment platforms, was selected as a shortlisted finalist in the Best FinTech Partnership category of the Banking Tech Awards USA 2022 sponsored by FINTECH FUTURES, an industry-leading...
Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here’s how you can help
The situation in Ukraine has led to a humanitarian crisis that has forced civilians to flee their homes or take refuge in bomb shelters and subway stations throughout the country. As the world watches on TVs and smartphones, it's a natural thought to want to help in...
AVANA CUSO Appoints New Leadership for Optimal Growth
Press Release | June 2021
AVANA CUSO is pleased to welcome new members to its executive team who bring a wealth of knowledge and decades of experience in the credit union market. As one of the most seasoned Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSO) focused on commercial real estate, and bolstered by its recent investment from AVANA Companies…
AVANA CUSO Announces Addition Of Extraordinary Talent And Leadership To Its New Board Of Directors
Press Release | February 2021
AVANA CUSO has announced that Dimple Shah, Glenn Christensen, Jackie Buchanan, and Steve Coomes, all exceptional credit union and financial services thought leaders and influencers, will be joining the Board of Directors. As one of the most seasoned Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSO) focused on commercial real estate, and…
AVANA CUSO Surpasses All Of 2019 Funding In First Three Quarters Of 2020 With Over $137 Million In Participation Lending
Press Release | October 2020
AVANA CUSO is making huge strides with the first three quarters of 2020, nearly surpassing all funding for the entire year of 2019 with more than $137 million in funding with twenty-seven individual participating credit unions.
AVANA CUSO Welcomes Steven Ellsworth As New Vice President, Asset Management At AVANA CUSO!
Press Release | October 2020
AVANA CUSO, one of the nation’s most seasoned credit union service organizations (CUSO) announces and welcomes, Steven Ellsworth as their new VP, Asset Management, bringing his vast knowledge and abilities to the CUSO.
“AVANA CUSO helps our company take out new loans, refinance existing loans, and even modify an interest rate to a more competitive level.”