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
Maintain regulatory readiness
Control costs while expanding capabilities
Services we provide
Loan origination
Credit administration
Loan servicing
Loan participation
How it works
Align on objectives and governance needs
We start with your goals and internal oversight requirements. Then align on workflow and service scope.
Origination and participation workflow support
Opportunities are evaluated through a structured process designed to support consistent review and decision-making.
Ongoing servicing and reporting
After close, servicing infrastructure and reporting tools support visibility and portfolio oversight.
Expand support as your program grows
Add services like credit administration and portfolio management as needs evolve.



Why AVANA CUSO
Mission-aligned support for SMEs
Designed to help credit unions expand and manage small business and commercial lending in a way that fits cooperative values.
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?
Current service pages reference 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
Our team
Sundip Patel
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Sanat Patel
Chief Lending Officer
Yiqing Wang
Chief Operations Officer
Matthew Hunt
Chief Credit Officer
Mae Julian
Global Controller
Brianna Vaughan
EVP, Credit Union Success
Christyna Lane
VP, Business Development
Joy Hekking
VP, Servicing
Candace Sheets
SVP, Credit
Josephine Aquino
Customer Success Manager
Ward Hickey
SVP, Business Development Officer