New York, NY – [November 4, 2025] Clutch, a cutting-edge fintech platform empowering credit unions with omni-channel consumer loan and deposit account opening capabilities, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Synergent, a credit‐union-owned managed services provider delivering core processing, digital banking, payments and marketing solutions. This collaboration is designed to enable credit unions to accelerate digital transformation, enhance member engagement, and streamline operational efficiency.
Partnership Highlights
Combining Clutch’s digital loan and deposit origination platform with Synergent’s proven infrastructure and credit-union‐centric services.
Enabling Synergent’s credit-union clients to offer seamless digital onboarding for both deposits and loans — whether in-branch, online or via mobile — powered by Clutch’s intuitive, member-friendly experience.
Leveraging Synergent’s deep understanding of the credit union movement and integrated technology stack to deliver a cohesive solution backed by exceptional service and support.
Allowing 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 “people helping people” ethos of the credit union system.
Why This Partnership Matters
With increasing member expectations for fast, easy, digital account opening and borrowing experiences, credit unions face growing pressure to modernize. Clutch has developed a platform specifically for credit unions to simplify deposit account onboarding and consumer lending.
Synergent, founded in 1971 and owned by credit unions, brings decades of experience in core processing, digital banking, payments and marketing — and a commitment to helping credit unions remain competitive and member-focused.
Together, the partnership provides credit unions with a comprehensive solution: a modern, digital front-end (via Clutch) seamlessly integrated with a trusted, credit-union-tailored back-office partner (Synergent).
“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.”
“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.”
What Credit Unions Can Expect
Credit unions aligned with Synergent will soon have access to Clutch’s digital origination platform as an integrated option, enabling:
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 infrastructure.
About Clutch
Clutch is a fintech platform that partners exclusively with credit unions to modernize deposit and lending operations. Its omni-channel account opening and loan origination experience is built for today’s digital-first members, while honoring the credit union commitment to service and community. For more information, visit www.withclutch.com.
About Synergent
Synergent® is a credit union-owned managed services provider that has been supporting credit unions since 1971. As a trusted host of Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, Synergent delivers fully integrated solutions across core, payments, technology, and marketing—streamlining operations and helping credit unions focus on serving their members. More than a provider, Synergent acts as a strategic partner, offering end-to-end support from solution selection and implementation to optimization and ongoing service. For more information, visit www.synergentcorp.com or call 800-341-0180.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements relating to Clutch’s and Synergent’s expectations, plans and prospects. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.
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