Private Credit Solutions for Family Offices

Access secured private credit backed by commercial real estate collateral through funds, direct participation, or SMA structures designed to align with family office governance and reporting needs. Availability, eligibility, and terms are subject to offering documents.

SBA 504 Loans
Built for Growth

Fixed-Rate, High LTV (Up to 90%), Long-Term CRE Loans for Owner-Occupied Properties

Backed by $5B+ in SBA lending expertise. Fast, transparent closings tailored for small businesses and brokers.

Who We Serve

We support institutional investors allocating to secured private credit backed by CRE collateral, including:

Single- and multi-family offices seeking secured private credit exposure backed by CRE collateral

Investors comparing pooled funds with direct participation in select loans

Family offices requiring portfolio monitoring practices and transparent reporting access

How AVANA helps institutional investors

  • Multiple structures aligned to governance needs (funds, direct participation, SMAs), subject to availability
  • A consistent underwriting approach supported by documented diligence steps and third-party inputs as applicable
  • Portfolio monitoring practices designed to support ongoing oversight
  • Investor communications and reporting via email and/or the Investor Reporting Portal

Ways to Invest

Choose an investment vehicle based on governance needs, mandate sizing, and how you prefer to allocate

Investement Options

Description

Min. Investment

Average Term

Closed-end funds invested in secured CRE loans

Invest in closed-end private credit funds holding secured commercial real estate loans, with the option to select a specific loan (where available).

$250K

3 Years

Direct participation in select loans

Participate directly in select commercial loans.

$500K per loan

Up to 3 Years

Separately managed accounts (SMAs)

Investor-managed vehicle, with the option of customized financials and reporting.

$2MM

3 Years

Closed-end funds invested in secured CRE loans

Invest in closed-end private credit funds holding secured commercial real estate loans, with the option to select a specific loan (where available).

Min. Investment - $250K

Average Term - 3 Years

Direct Participation in Select Loans

Participate directly in select commercial loans.

Min. Investment - $500K per loan

Average Term - Up to 3 Years

Separately managed accounts (SMAs)

Investor-managed vehicle, with the option of own financials and reporting.

Min. Investment - $2MM

Average Term - 3 Years

How to invest with AVANA

Connect

Share objectives and confirm eligibility and timeline.

Review

Receive materials and evaluate the investment options available.

Due Diligence

Complete due diligence with C-Suite so the investment strategy, allocation, capital deployment and redemption is fully understood by prospective investor

Onboard

Complete required verification and onboarding, including KYC/AML and accredited investor verification where applicable.

Invest

Execute documentation and fund in accordance with offering terms.

Monitor

Access statements and updates via email and/or the Investor Reporting Portal, plus ongoing investor communications.

How we manage risk

AVANA’s approach is designed to help identify, evaluate, and monitor risk across the life of a loan. While no process can eliminate risk, AVANA emphasizes disciplined underwriting, documented diligence, and ongoing monitoring.

Pre-screening

Review opportunities against defined underwriting requirements before advancing

Underwriting and diligence

Analyze collateral and cash flows, evaluate sponsors/guarantors, and review transaction risks (including legal/title and other third-party inputs as applicable)

Documented decisioning

Document diligence outputs (including credit memo materials where applicable) to support consistent review

Closing controls

Complete documentation and collateral steps prior to funding

Ongoing monitoring

Conduct periodic credit reviews and additional review as conditions warrant

Compliance procedures

 Investor onboarding includes KYC/AML and related verification steps as applicable to the investment vehicle

What guides our decisions

Key factors we use to guide our decisions:

Credit discipline

High quality, rigorous and consistent risk approach from origination to portfolio mangement

Embedded risk control

Documented diligence and mitigants where appropriate

Focused specialization

Sector expertise and asset-level evaluation in select markets

Fundamentals first

Decisions grounded in cash flow, sponsor strength, and obligor capacity—not market timing

Purpose & alignment

Capital deployed with mission focus and alignment of interests, subject to offering terms

Reporting & Transparency

AVANA provides investor communications and reporting through email and/or an online Investor Reporting Portal.
Typical investor reporting touchpoints may include:
  • Lender statement of account: typically provided by the 15th business day of each month
  • Loan review inquiries: typically available beginning the 16th business day following statement release
  • Audit balance confirmation: annual
  • Trade documents/capital calls: trade documents available for each trade (as applicable)
  • Investor correspondence: made available as needed
Reporting content and cadence may vary by vehicle and offering documents.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions
What private credit structures can family offices access with AVANA?
Family offices may access closed-end funds, direct participation in select loans, and SMAs, subject to availability and eligibility. The appropriate structure typically depends on governance needs, desired level of involvement, and reporting preferences. Offering documents govern terms, availability, and any requirements for onboarding and verification.
Can family offices select specific loans in a private credit allocation?
Some structures may allow selection of specific loans where available; details depend on the vehicle and offering terms. Where selection is offered, it is typically governed by availability, timing, and the terms of the offering documentation. Investors should confirm how selection works during the review stage and understand what documentation and monitoring access applies to the selected vehicle.
How is an SMA different from a closed-end private credit fund?
An SMA is an investor-managed vehicle that may allow customized financials and reporting, subject to program parameters and feasibility. In contrast, a fund structure typically provides pooled exposure with standardized terms and reporting governed by the fund’s offering documents. For family offices, the choice often reflects governance requirements, internal reporting preferences, and desired flexibility.
What reporting and transparency should family offices expect?
Reporting is typically provided via email and/or the Investor Reporting Portal; cadence and content vary by vehicle and offering documents. Typical touchpoints may include lender statements of account (often by the 15th business day of each month), loan review inquiries (often beginning the 16th business day following statement release), annual audit balance confirmation, and trade documents/capital calls where applicable.
What liquidity constraints apply to family office private credit investments?
Many private credit investments are not liquid. Liquidity terms are governed by offering documents and may involve holding to term or maturity. Family offices should evaluate liquidity needs as part of vehicle selection and confirm how term and maturity mechanics are described in the offering documentation.
What does onboarding typically involve for family offices?
Onboarding may include KYC/AML and related verification steps, depending on the vehicle and investor profile. The process typically begins with confirming eligibility and timelines, followed by reviewing offering documents and completing required subscription and verification steps. Requirements can differ across funds, direct participation, and SMAs.

Invest with AVANA

If your family office is evaluating private credit allocations backed by CRE collateral, AVANA can help you. Contact our team to discuss eligibility and next steps.

Our Team

About Sanat Patel

As Chief Lending Officer at AVANA Companies and Chair of the Board at AVANA Bank, Sanat Patel brings more than three decades of experience in financial services, private credit and commercial banking, with a proven track record in loan structuring, risk management, and balance sheet growth. Sanat has led strategic initiatives that connect institutional capital with entrepreneurial ambition, supporting the growth of businesses, and  owners engaged in commercial real estate across the U.S. He has built and scaled lending platforms in partnership with banks and credit unions, developing tailored financial solutions that drive job creation and foster inclusive economic development.

Sanat Patel
Chief Lending Officer

Our Team

About Christyna Lane

As a lending participation expert in Southern California, Christyna Lane manages the direct loan placements for AVANA CUSO, a Member of the AVANA Family of Companies, with lenders like credit unions, community banks and other financial institutions while establishing and maintaining relationships for the organization.  Joining the CUSO team in 2014, she works in connection with lenders nationwide to assist them in reaching their commercial lending goals and diversifying their portfolio.

Christyna Lane
Vice President Participations