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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...
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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...
Extensia Financial Appoints New Leadership for Optimal Growth
Press Release | June 2021
Extensia Financial 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…
Extensia Financial Announces Addition Of Extraordinary Talent And Leadership To Its New Board Of Directors
Press Release | February 2021
Extensia Financial 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…
Extensia Financial Llc Announces Investment From Seasoned Commercial Lender Avana Companies
Press Release | November 2020
Extensia Financial LLC has a new majority shareholder: AVANA Capital (part of the AVANA Companies family). Since 2002, AVANA Capital, under CEO Sundip Patel, has enabled small- and medium-sized American businesses in niche industries to grow and…
Extensia Financial Surpasses All Of 2019 Funding In First Three Quarters Of 2020 With Over $137 Million In Participation Lending
Press Release | October 2020
Extensia Financial 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.
Extensia Financial Welcomes Steven Ellsworth As New Vice President, Asset Management At Extensia!
Press Release | October 2020
Extensia Financial, 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.
Extensia Financial Welcomes Jon Friestedt New Chief Credit Officer At Extensia!
Press Release | October 2020
Extensia Financial, one of the nation’s most seasoned credit union service organizations (CUSO) is excited to announce and welcome, Jon Friestedt as their new Chief Credit Officer, bringing extensive experience and talent to the CUSO.
Extensia Financial Achieves Largest and Safest Month of Funding Since Covid: Over $34 Million
Press Release | August 2020
Extensia Financial made “new normal” company history in July with more than $34 million in funding while continuing to structure company-originated participation opportunities to be more conservative and responsive to the challenges of the current economic climate.
“Extensia helps our company take out new loans, refinance existing loans, and even modify an interest rate to a more competitive level.”