WESTBROOK, ME (November 4, 2025) |
Synergent® is proud to announce that a new strategic partnership has been established with Clutch, a cutting-edge fintech platform that provides credit unions with omni-channel consumer loan and deposit account opening capabilities. This collaboration is designed to enable credit unions to accelerate digital transformation, enhance member engagement, and streamline operational efficiency.
Combining Clutch’s digital loan and deposit origination platform with Synergent’s integrated technology stack, credit union-centric services, and deep understanding of the credit union movement enables Synergent’s credit union partners to offer members a seamless digital onboarding experience for both deposits and loans—whether in-branch, online or via mobile. This empowers credit unions of all sizes to modernize their front‐end member experience, speed funding cycles, reduce friction, and deepen member relationships while staying true to the shared People Helping People philosophy of the credit union system.
“Synergent has always been committed to providing credit unions with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world, along with our personalized, service-oriented approach,” said Rebekah Higgins, Chief Growth Officer for Synergent. “This partnership with Clutch further strengthens our ability to deliver seamless, member-focused experiences, enabling credit unions to enhance engagement, streamline operations, and drive digital transformation.”
Making a Difference Through Partnership
With increasing member expectations for fast, easy, digital account opening and borrowing experiences, credit unions face growing pressure to modernize. Clutch’s platform was developed specifically for credit unions to simplify deposit account onboarding and consumer lending.
“We are excited to partner with Synergent to bring our digital origination capabilities to even more credit unions,” said Nicholas Hinrichsen, CEO of Clutch. “Synergent’s reputation for service-first, credit union-driven support aligns perfectly with our mission to make lending and deposit account opening simple, fast and member-centric.”
A Feature-Rich Experience for Credit Unions and Members
Through this partnership, Synergent credit union users will be able to access a comprehensive solution that has a modern, digital front-end that is seamlessly integrated with the trusted, credit union-tailored back-office resources they are accustomed to accessing through Synergent. Clutch’s digital origination platform will enable:
- Rapid deployment of online and mobile deposit account opening experiences.
- End-to-end consumer loan origination (application, approval, funding) with minimal workflow friction.
- Seamless member journeys—branch, web, mobile—with consistent brand and experience.
- Rich data capture and analytics to support member insight, cross-sell opportunities, and operational optimization.
- A single partner approach: front-end origination via Clutch, processing and servicing via Synergent’s trusted, established infrastructure.