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Plaza Acquisition Deal

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AVANA Companies provided financing to an established investment group to acquire a retail building in the Grand Rapids –Wyoming region of Michigan. The 74,197 square foot building located in Byron Center is 100% leased and includes two long term, investment grade credit rated tenants that drive traffic from two major freeways. Led by Matt Wilk, the team at AVANA CUSO Credit Union worked closely with the investment group to develop terms for the $4.025 million loan for the acquisition of the Kent County property.

Loan Amount:

$4,025,000

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Project Date:

December 19, 2025

Property Type:

Retail

Loan Purpose:

Acquisition

About AVANA CUSO

AVANA CUSO is an experienced credit union service organization focused on commercial real estate lending. Through end-to-end service and technology investment, we support credit unions by connecting them with commercial real estate entrepreneurs, brokers, and small business owners.

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