Ascendus is offering Credit Coaching specifically tailored to low-moderate income small business owners and small business owners of color. Credit Builders Alliance has certified Andrea Ierace, our Vice President of Lending, as a Master Trainer. This certification allows Andrea to train Ascendus loan consultants with custom credit coaching solutions specific to our clients. Program Manager Neysa Cruceta is the first person on our lending team trained and will be using the training to help our clients improve their credit through the Get Ready Line of Credit Program. Credit Coaching from Ascendus will include credit building, debt management tailored to long-and short-term goals, prioritizing debt repayment, budget assessment, and assessment for current credit building programs.