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Preserver Q1 2023 – How AVANA Companies’ Brands Serve Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs have a lot on their plates. So, it’s extremely valuable to them to partner with financial institutions that understand their needs and can support their growth. As you know, AVANA Capital is a member of the AVANA Family of Companies, a member of the...
Credit Matters: February 2023
Lending A Helping Hand Your Partner in Saving At-Risk Loans Extensia Financial is proud to be the best credit union service organization (CUSO) for commercial real estate lending. We operate as a true partner by personally guiding CUs through the loan approval...
Credit Matters: January 2023
Explore How Investing in Self-Storage Can Unlock a Profitable Future When it comes to real estate investment properties, there are a variety of options available. Each asset class has different benefits and drawbacks, requiring thorough assessment. For example,...
Preserver Q4 2022 – The Advantages of Multifamily Investing
Interest in the multifamily market has been steadily increasing. Its potential for diversification, income generation, and long-term wealth growth makes it an attractive investment opportunity for novice and experienced investors. Multifamily investing provides...
Credit Matters: December 2022
2023 Commercial Real Estate Industry Perspectives Due to the pandemic-fueled course correction, the global CRE industry is facing unprecedented uncertainty, with the potential for transformational shifts in how buildings will be used and valued in 2023. But leaders...
Credit Matters: November 2022
Outlook 2023: The Increasing Appeal of Multifamily Investment Multifamily real estate investment is always attractive for those looking to diversify their portfolios and invest in a promising asset class with the potential for long-term stability, growth, and income...
Credit Matters: October 2022
Industrial Real Estate Investing Fundamentals Industrial real estate has been an overlooked investment class for many years, but that is starting to change. With the growth of e-commerce, internet technology companies, and manufacturing in high-demand industries,...
Credit Matters: September 2022
Hospitality Financing: What are your Options? Hotel ownership can be extremely profitable, especially if you have the right financing. The right loan should allow for flexibility for renovations and/or provide repayment options that complement your operational...
Preserver Q3 2022 – Examining the potential in CRE Investing
Investing in commercial real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth. Unlike residential real estate, which is often a speculative investment, commercial real estate is much more stable and provides several tax benefits that can help you maximize your profits....
Credit Matters: August 2022
Foreign Demand for U.S. Commercial Property Continues to Climb The United States is experiencing a surge in foreign investment – with warehouse space and rental apartments leading the charge –as companies worldwide recognize how strong commercial real estate markets...
Credit Matters: June 2022
Delinquency Rates Continue to Decline for Commercial & Multifamily Mortgages In a recently released report from the Mortgage Bankers Association, commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquencies remained at the lower end of their historical range in the first...
Preserver – Q2 2022
Newsletters | April 2021
Community Impact and Sustainable Economic Growth Through 504 Loans
Credit Matters: May 2022
Securing Pre NTP Development Capital for Solar Projects Renewable energy production has skyrocketed in recent years as countries worldwide try to meet their commitments under the Paris Agreement by limiting carbon emissions. The increased availability and lower cost...
Credit Matters: April 2022
Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2022 After a seismic shock, surprising resilience. In a recent PWC and Urban Land Institute report, they outlined several major trends shaping the Commercial Real Estate market and how's its roaring back to life. One certainty: Credit...
Credit Matters: March 2022
2022 CRE Outlook Gets a Second Look Moody’s Analytics asserts that strong economic fundamentals and nimble, nuanced real estate strategy are an effective counter to inflationary and other market headwinds. GlobeSt.com, March 17, 2022–Brian Lee The U.S. economy,...
Credit Matters: February 2022
Credit Union Lending Trends to Watch for 2022 As new and used car lending continues to struggle, the outlook for commercial lending is gaining traction for Credit Unions. 2021 Was Unquestionably a Challenge for Credit Unions While 2021 was a record year for loan...
Credit Matters: January 2022
3 Types of Renewable Energy Finance Structures Going green has become more commonplace in the United States. According to Deloitte’s renewable energy industry analysis, the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. Thanks to lower costs, more businesses across...
Credit Matters: December 2021
Commercial Construction Loan Requirements Explained In last month's edition of Credit Matters, you learned how Commercial Construction Loans could drive business and foster growth for your Credit Union. This month, we will cover common requirements for companies to...
Credit Matters: November 2021
Commercial Bridge Loans are a timely, customized funding solution when speed and execution are key. Bridging the Finance Gap Commercial Bridge Loans from AVANA Capital create immediate opportunities to "bridge the gap" between a current need for funding and a more...
Credit Matters: October 2021
In September’s edition of Credit Matters, we gave you four reasons to lend to solar energy developers and solar projects: 1 - Long term growth of the clean and renewable energy sector; 2 - Economic benefits of solar to reduce expenses; 3 - Finance and investment...
Closing the Year Strong
In a year of unprecedented change, the AVANA Family of Companies has had a tremendous year serving our client’s needs in our core industries. We have been especially pleased with the number of projects we have contributed to in the clean and renewable energy space....
Credit Matters: September 2021
Innovative Credit Unions are adding solar energy investments into their portfolio, taking advantage of the higher yields, longer terms, and stable investment opportunities. Sector Growth. The energy sector is accelerating from a fossil fuel-dominated industry to...
AVANA Values: Why ESG Investing Matters
As society becomes more socially and environmentally conscious with the pressure of climate change abounding and calls for social change, greater equity, and inclusion prominent in public discourse, there has been a steady rise in media coverage and consumer demand...
Credit Matters: June 2021
Extensia Financial Appoints New Leadership for Optimal Growth New operational team will support origination of quality loan investment opportunities for credit union stakeholders. Extensia Financial is pleased to welcome new members to its executive team, bringing a...
Credit Matters: May 2021
Dear Credit Union Partners: There is a lot to be thankful for this month. People are getting vaccinated, pandemic restrictions are lessening, and schools, offices, and public spaces are opening back up. The anchors of our community, small businesses offering on-site...
Credit Matters: April 2021
Dear Credit Union Partners: As we enter the second quarter of 2021 with optimism for economic recovery and embrace our warmer spring weather, Extensia Financial and AVANA Companies aim to share new projects with you to increase your volume of high-quality lending...
Preserver – Q1 2021
Newsletters | April 2021
Community Impact and Sustainable Economic Growth Through 504 Loans
Credit Matters: March 2021
Dear Credit Union Partners: The beginning of 2021 has been productive within AVANA Companies as we have worked diligently to remedy the past-due ATLRs that were identified when our new relationship with Extensia Financial began. Together, the teams at AVANA and...
Credit Matters: February 2021
Dear Credit Union Partners: It has been a pleasure to work with you and get to know many of you over the past few months as we work to fine-tune our credit and servicing processes under the recently combined credit team. AVANA Companies and Extensia Financial are hard...
Preserver – Q4 2020
Newsletters | December 2020
Reflecting upon the past year, the AVANA Companies and our clients have faced unparalleled challenges and uncertainties as we navigated the pandemic and economic crisis together. The resiliency of our team and our loyal clients was tested, and we remain humble and committed to our clients, our team, and our communities.
“Extensia helps our company take out new loans, refinance existing loans, and even modify an interest rate to a more competitive level.”