Clutch Launches Fastlane: Real-Time Loan Decisioning and Fulfillment to Accelerate Credit Union Growth

Built to eliminate bottlenecks between application submission and disbursement, Fastlane is part of Clutch's broader mission to equip credit unions with the digital infrastructure needed to compete with today's fintechs. By automating key parts of the lending journey, decisioning, step-up verifications, fulfillment, and LOS routing, Fastlane drives higher look-to-book, lower cost to serve, and a dramatically faster member experience.

"If the loan qualifies, we send it ready to fund, right to the LOS, then and there. No back and forth. No waiting," said Grant Sailsbury, General Product Manager at Clutch.

Key Features of Fastlane Include:

• Automated, Relationship-Aware Decisioning
  Instantly render credit decisions using internal relationship data, real-time bureau pulls, and customizable CU-defined policies.
• Integrated Verification & Step-Ups
  Built-in fraud, income, and identity verification workflows reduce time-to-fund and remove the need for manual underwriting.
• Fulfillment Automation
  From loan documents to disbursement details, Fastlane automates the final steps to fund-ready, routing approved loans into the LOS with no staff involvement.

Early Impact Highlights:

• 76-100% instant decision rates across Fastlane partners
• Up to 50% more funded loans
• 50-80% reduction in manual operations per funded loan

"Fastlane has been a critical unlock for our credit union partners. By removing the lag time between approval and funding, they're not just speeding up decisions, they're capturing more loans and more member value," said Tamanna Kottwani, Head of Product at Clutch. "The combination of speed, precision, and compliance is what sets Fastlane apart."

"Speed is the new standard. With Fastlane, credit unions can meet, and exceed the expectations of today's borrowers without sacrificing control or adding credit risk," added Nicky Hinrichsen, CEO and Co-founder of Clutch.

About Clutch
Clutch helps credit unions modernize every step of the member journey, from digital account opening to digital loan opening and cross-sell. Our platform provides:

• Digital Application Processing: Fast, automated workflows across deposit and lending products - minimizing manual tasks and error rates.
• Smart Cross-Sell Engines: Personalized offer delivery that helps deepen relationships and maximize share of wallet.
• Omnichannel Support: Intuitive tools for MSRs to guide members through account setup and approvals - across branch and digital touchpoints.

With over $10B in consumer loans funded and deposits raised, Clutch is reshaping how credit unions engage, convert, and retain members in a digital-first world.

For media inquiries, demo requests, or to learn more about Fastlane, contact: [email protected] 

www.withclutch.com

SOURCE WithClutch