Cincinnati, OH (June 24, 2026) |
Cooperative Business Services (CBS), a Credit Union Service Organization specializing in commercial lending solutions, today announced its new partnership with the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA). This collaboration is designed to help credit unions across New York strengthen and expand their commercial lending capabilities.
Through this partnership, CBS will provide participating credit unions with access to comprehensive commercial lending support. By leveraging CBS’ industry experts and trusted technology, credit unions throughout New York can now enhance operational efficiency, manage risk, and confidently grow their commercial lending programs.
CBS’ offerings include:
- A full suite of commercial lending support
- A la carte services
- Business development assistance
- Risk analytics
- Loan reporting
- Collections and loss mitigation
- Loan participations
- And more
"Many New York credit unions are always looking for smarter ways to grow their business lending programs without losing sight of what makes them unique — their deep commitment to consumer members and communities," said Association President & CEO, William J. Mellin. "Our partnership with Cooperative Business Services gives credit unions across the state access to the expertise, tools, and support they need to expand business lending with confidence. We're proud to connect our members with a partner that shares the cooperative values at the heart of everything credit unions do."
TJ Simyak, Regional President of the East at CBS, shared, “In today’s economic environment, success isn’t about credit unions trying to do more on their own — it’s about partnering smarter. This partnership represents an important opportunity to support New York credit unions as they continue evolving to meet the needs of their members and local businesses. By working together, we can help credit unions increase lending capabilities, strengthen member relationships, and create long-term value for the communities they serve — all while providing the strategic support and risk management resources needed to navigate a changing market.”
This partnership underscores CBS’ ongoing mission to support credit unions nationwide through collaborative, relationship-focused commercial lending solutions tailored to each institution’s unique goals and strategy.