As fintechs and digital-first lenders compete for credit union members, standing still isn’t an option. In a recent episode of The Credit Union Connection, LendKey’s VP of Lender Partnerships, Nathan Santomieri, joins host Sarah Snell Cooke to discuss growth opportunities, industry headwinds, and why credit unions need to rethink their approach to scaling.

Private student lending is one of the biggest opportunities credit unions are missing — and the performance data might surprise you.

Carter Credit Union and LendKey share how they updated their loan participation model to make prime auto loans more accessible for credit unions and the members they serve.

AgFed Credit Union has teamed up with LendKey to strategically diversify its loan portfolio and fuel sustainable loan growth in today’s competitive market. This episode explores how the partnership expands member access to in-demand loan products while helping AgFed manage risk, optimize returns, and support long-term institutional growth.

Unfortunately, becoming the target of a sophisticated hacker is no longer a question of “if”, but “when”.

Learn how LendKey and Veridian partnered to offer education lending products to their members, including the timeline of collaboration starting in 2016 and the impact of helping thousands of Veridian members refinance education loans.