Press

LendKey is a trusted voice in the fintech, banking, credit union, and financial services community. Our management team includes industry leaders published in print and featured on leading broadcasts, as well as speaking engagements.
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Press

LendKey is a trusted voice in the fintech, banking, credit union, and financial services community. Our management team includes industry leaders published in print and featured on leading broadcasts, as well as speaking engagements.
For more information, or to arrange an interview, please contact pr@lendkey.com.

Releases

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Could DoEd Decimation Solve Credit Union Quandary?

Sweeping changes to the Department of Education could reshape student lending—and create new opportunities for credit unions to connect with younger demographics. Discover how these shifts might impact your institution and the students you serve.

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Death or Taxes: Can Credit Unions Really Avoid Both?

At this week’s Governmental Affairs Conference, there’s seemingly one thing on the agenda: Tax exemption. But with credit unions declining, fintech claiming ever more market share, and low-to-no engagement with younger consumers, is there something else credit unions should prioritize?

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Bright Signs for Consumer Lending

After years of financial turbulence, high costs of borrowing, and deposit outflow, realistically there’s no “normal” for financial services to return to. Experts increasingly accept that volatility is a constant and there’s more grey than black and white.

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Year-End Falls Flat, but Reason for Optimism in 2025

While some challenges will undoubtedly persist into 2025, industry insiders are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, buoyed by anticipated regulatory shifts, the promise of renewed economic stability, and the opportunity to embrace evolving deposit strategies.

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May 20, 2025

LendKey Named a 2025 Top Workplace by Enquirer Media, Celebrating Employee-Driven Excellence

LendKey’s Top Workplaces award is a testament to its people-first culture, innovative spirit, and commitment to employee success-making it one…
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May 1, 2025

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Third Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

LendKey and Member Student Lending have announced the launch of their third annual scholarship program, providing $20,000 in college scholarships…
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February 26, 2025

LendKey and CUCollaborate Partner to Bring Student Lending Solution to Credit Unions

Washington, D.C., February 25, 2025 – LendKey Technologies and CUCollaborate have formed a strategic partnership to help credit unions attract…
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December 3, 2024

LendKey Surpasses $7 Billion in Total Loan Originations, Expanding Network Lending Impact

LendKey Technologies, Inc., the pioneer of digital network lending, achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $7 billion in total loan originations…
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August 29, 2024

LendKey Welcomes Karen French as SVP of Product to Drive Innovation in Network Lending Solutions

LendKey, the pioneer of network lending, proudly announces the appointment of Karen French as Senior Vice President of Product. In…
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August 15, 2024

LendKey and Member Student Lending Award $20,000 in Scholarships to Help Students Pay for College

Cincinnati, OH —Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student loan and student loan refinance lending…
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News

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May 2, 2025

Vince Passione, CEO of LendKey, on digital network lending

My next Fintech One-on-One guest, LendKey CEO Vince Passione, returns to discuss how their network lending technology helps credit unions…

Barb Romito

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March 31, 2025

CUSSing Pays Off! Underground Collision DC / Recap

Vince Passione, Founder/CEO at LendKey, stopped by the Underground Collision Studio Lounge to share highlights from his event session interestingly…

Barb Romito

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March 24, 2025

Student Loans Are Smarter Than You Think

With strong repayment trends, high-quality borrowers and growing demand, they align perfectly with credit union values.…

Barb Romito

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February 21, 2025

Private Student Loans Can Help Community FIs Skew Younger

Community FIs can attract younger customers by adopting private student loan products as the federal government’s involvement in the system…

Barb Romito

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February 5, 2025

LendKey SVP of Product Karen French on Build vs. Buy podcast

Karen French, SVP of Product at LendKey, joins Mang-Git to discuss her journey from banking to product management, the complexities…

Barb Romito

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October 23, 2024

LendKey CEO & VP named as finalists for CU Times Luminaries Awards

Vince Passione, Founder and CEO of LendKey, was named a finalist in the Executive Leadership category for the 2024 CU…

Michelle Asher

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LendKey SVP of Product Karen French on Build vs. Buy podcast

Karen French, SVP of Product at LendKey, joins Mang-Git to discuss her journey from banking to product management, the complexities of loan products, and the build versus buy decision-making process. Karen shares insights on how LendKey connects borrowers with credit unions, the importance of quick-to-market solutions, and balancing innovation with technology integration.

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