Professional Services For Credit Unions
Choose a-la-carte support or connect services across origination, credit administration, servicing, participations, and portfolio management—built for credit union oversight


Support That Scales With You
Not every credit union needs the same level of support — and growth doesn’t happen on a fixed schedule.
AVANA CUSO offers flexible, modular services that allow credit unions to engage where and when needed. Whether it’s credit underwriting, document coordination, special asset management, compliance consulting, or Annual Term Loan Reviews (ATLR), our team integrates seamlessly with yours.
This approach allows credit unions to:
Supplement internal expertise
Scale resources during growth cycles
Strengthen risk management
Add capacity for peak volume
Fill gaps in specialized expertise
Services We Provide
Loan Origination
Credit Administration
Loan Servicing
Loan Participation
How It Works
01
Pick Your Starting Point
Start with the service you need most, such as credit administration or servicing.
02
Define Roles and Handoffs
We agree on responsibilities, handoffs and documentation standards that fit your process.
03
Deliver and Report
Work moves through a consistent workflow, with reporting tailored to your stakeholders.
04
Add Services Over Time
Expand in phases as your capacity needs and CRE program grow.
Choose the support your credit union needs, and only that.


Why AVANA CUSO
Built Around Credit Union Governance
Scope, reporting and documentation are aligned to your policies and to how your board and committees review risk.
Operational Depth Across The Lending Lifecycle
Support spans origination through administration, servicing, participations, and portfolio monitoring.
Technology-Enabled Reporting And Workflow Discipline
Structured processes and reporting tools can help teams stay organized, informed, and audit-ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we use services a-la-carte or do we need the full lifecycle?
You can start with a specific service (like credit administration or servicing) and expand over time. Many credit unions choose a phased approach based on immediate capacity needs.
How do you scope responsibilities between AVANA CUSO and our team?
Engagements work best with clear roles, defined handoffs, and documentation standards. Your credit union retains governance and approval authority; support is structured around your process.
What do you provide for reporting and portfolio visibility?
We provide reporting, portal access and dashboard-style portfolio tools; outputs can be tailored to stakeholder needs and available data.
How do you support security and confidentiality?
Any engagement should include access controls, role-based permissions, and agreed data handling practices. Specific controls should be reviewed with your internal risk and compliance stakeholders.
Proven Success Stories
38-Unit Multifamily in Newark, NJ
Multifamily
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AcquisitionOur Team
Sundip Patel
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Sanat Patel
Chief Lending Officer
Mae Julian
Global Controller
Brianna Vaughan
EVP, Credit Union Success
Joy Hekking
VP, Servicing
Candace Sheets
EVP, Head of Credit
Josephine Aquino
Customer Success Manager
Ward Hickey
SVP, Business Development Officer
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Choose Only the Services You Need
From Origination to Portfolio Oversight
Support That Scales With You
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