MHC Launches Payments Plus to Transform Accounts Payable into a Strategic Value Driver

MINNEAPOLIS, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MHC, a leading provider of intelligent document and payment automation SaaS solutions, today announced the launch of MHC NorthStar Payments Plus, a powerful enhancement to its accounts payable (AP) platform. Now featuring Paymode^®, Bottomline's trusted business payments network, embedded in the solution, it further empowers finance teams to streamline AP operations, reduce fraud risk, and unlock new revenue through rebate-eligible transactions.

"Our goal is to help finance teams do more than just manage payments—we want them to create value," said Gina Armada, CEO of MHC.

MHC's Payments Plus leverages a network of over 600,000 verified vendors, processing over $450 billion in annual transactions. This new solution offers unparalleled advantages for organizations looking to transform AP from a cost center into a profit driver.

Key Benefits

• Advanced security: Multi-layered security - including multi-factor verification, OFAC screening, and continuous monitoring - delivers the highest level of payment protection.
• Rebate-Eligible Transactions: Premium ACH and virtual card payments generate monthly rebates, creating a consistent return on AP spend.
• Rapid Go-Live: Customers can deploy in as little as 30 days with minimal IT effort.
• Enhanced Data and Visibility: Rich remittance data simplifies reconciliation, improves cash flow insights, and cuts processing time by over 50%.
• Unified Workflow: Users can manage approvals, execution, and payment tracking within the unified MHC NorthStar platform - eliminating the need for multiple portals.

"MHC NorthStar Payments Plus helps organizations modernize their AP operations with functionality that is not only secure and efficient but also delivers real financial returns," said Gina Armada, CEO of MHC. "By partnering with Bottomline, the leading name in B2B payments, and embedding the Paymode network, MHC delivers a secure, intuitive way to further simplify AP processes and strengthen financial operations. It's a powerful combination when customers can do more with less – cutting costs while driving greater value."

"We're proud to partner with MHC to bring the benefits of Paymode to a broader range of enterprise finance teams," said Gunita Bindra, VP Partner Strategy and Sales at Bottomline. "MHC's expertise in automation and workflow integration makes them an ideal partner to extend the reach and impact of the Paymode business payments network."

Purpose-Built for Enterprise-Scale AP
The MHC NorthStar Payments Plus solution complements existing MHC invoice-to-pay functionality, offering unmatched flexibility to meet unique and evolving AP needs. Customers benefit from:

• Immediate access to an established vendor payment network
• Reduced reliance on costly manual processes
• New revenue streams through rebates and efficiency gains
• A more agile, competitive finance function

About MHC
MHC enables organizations to tackle digital transformation with speed and confidence, delivering solutions to automate the creation, capture, and distribution of documents and communications across core business processes. With a highly flexible, end-to-end intelligent document and payment automation platform, MHC enables business users to eliminate manual processes, enhance operational efficiency, and deepen critical stakeholder relationships, driving sustained growth and excellence. For more information, visit www.mhcautomation.com. 

MHC Contact
For more information about MHC NorthStar Payments Plus, reach out to schedule a discussion.

About Bottomline
Bottomline helps businesses transform the way they pay and get paid. A global leader in business payments and cash management, Bottomline's secure, comprehensive solutions modernize payments for businesses and financial institutions globally. With over 35 years of experience, moving more than $16 trillion in payments annually, Bottomline is committed to driving impactful results for customers by reimagining business payments and delivering solutions that add to the bottom line. Bottomline is a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, one of the largest software private equity firms in the world, with more than $179 billion in assets under management. For more information visit www.bottomline.com.

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SOURCE MHC Software