AVANA CUSO Launches New Credit Union Educational Webinar Series

First webinar to explore effective portfolio management strategies

GLENDALE, Ariz. (February 15, 2024) – AVANA CUSO, a credit union service organization that specializes in commercial real estate lending, is hosting its first virtual webinar exploring effective portfolio management and problem loan resolution. This webinar is an opportunity for credit union professionals to learn refined skills in managing distressed commercial real estate loans directly from industry leaders. 

This session is a part of a webinar series, the first one taking place on March 13, 2024, at 11:00 am MST. Discover essential strategies for handling loan collections, foreclosures, and bankruptcies, and gain critical insights to navigate complex loan scenarios from Steven Ellsworth, SVP Asset Management at AVANA CUSO, Matt Hunt, Chief Credit Officer at AVANA CUSO, and moderated by Shivan Perera, Senior Vice President at AVANA CUSO. 

“Anyone in the credit union industry striving to enhance their portfolio management skills and knowledge heading into 2024 should attend this webinar,” said Shivan Perera, Senior Vice President of Debt and Participations at AVANA CUSO. “Participants will learn how to master the art of portfolio management in today’s dynamic financial environment with real-life case studies demonstrating successful recovery outcomes and improved profitability for lending partners.”

Under the guidance of AVANA’s seasoned experts, participants will dive into advanced strategies tailored for navigating today’s dynamic financial landscape. The session will spotlight proactive techniques for adeptly managing loan challenges, focusing on maintaining consistency and executing decisive actions. Credit union professionals attending will gain actionable insights into effectively balancing risk and reward through skilled portfolio diversification and strategic loan resolution strategies, empowering them to strengthen their financial institutions’ stability.