Business Alliance Financial Services (BAFS), a provider of commercial lending technology and services, has announced the integration of its BLAST® commercial loan origination and loan accounting software platform with Portico® from Fiserv, a full-service account processing system.
The integration is designed to offer credit unions utilizing Portico greater flexibility in deploying the BAFS BLAST® platform. This development aims to support credit unions in their commercial lending strategies by streamlining loan lifecycles through intuitive dashboards, compliance-informed workflows, and access to real-time portfolio insights.
The BLAST platform supports institutions across the entire lending lifecycle, encompassing origination, underwriting, servicing, and compliance. It can be deployed with or without BAFS’ full-service back-office support, a flexible approach intended to allow clients to expand their commercial lending capacity without requiring additional internal headcount.
Dudley White, Head of Core Account Processing Solutions at Fiserv, stated, “By connecting Portico with the BLAST platform, we are making it easier for credit unions to tap into specialized commercial lending expertise and technology that support their goals and strengthen service to members.”
Developed by BAFS commercial lenders, BLAST is designed to manage the complexities of risk, optimize performance, and navigate credit cycles. BAFS offers scalable programs intended to make commercial lending manageable for credit unions, providing infrastructure, automation, and support to build high-performing portfolios, regardless of institution size or geographical location. BAFS has expanded its services to more than 100 financial institutions nationwide.
Richard Guillot, CEO of BAFS, commented, “Commercial lending may seem intimidating to scale for credit unions that lack the internal resources, system infrastructure, or staffing capacity, but it does not have to be. Leveraging the right technology can empower smarter lending decisions, operational efficiency, and sustainable portfolio growth. The BAFS integration with Portico gives credit unions access to the tools and support needed to modernize lending without sacrificing mission. We understand how to help institutions embrace innovation while preserving continuity.”
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) is a global leader in payments and financial technology, offering solutions in areas such as account processing, digital banking, card issuer processing, payments, e-commerce, and merchant acquiring. The company is a member of the S&P 500® Index.
Business Alliance Financial Services (BAFS) specializes in commercial loan processing, servicing, training, and consulting for community financial institutions. Based in Monroe, La., BAFS aims to help credit unions and banks grow commercial portfolios with its proprietary BLAST® platform. The BLAST system covers the full loan lifecycle from origination to servicing, providing workflows, real-time reporting, and compliance features.
