PLANO, TEXAS, Sept. 8, 2026 – Cornerstone Resources, a trusted provider of innovative financial solutions for credit unions, has added Clutch as its newest partner, a leading digital lending and AI platform built exclusively for credit unions. Through this partnership, Cornerstone will provide credit unions throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas with access to innovative technology designed to modernize lending and account opening experiences while improving operational efficiency.

Clutch enables credit unions to originate loans and deposits with fintech speed while maintaining the relationship-driven service that sets credit unions apart. Its unified platform and AI-powered capabilities help automate communication, document collection, decisioning, collections, and other key processes across the member journey. Today, more than 200 credit unions, including six of the ten largest credit unions in the United States, rely on Clutch to streamline operations and deliver exceptional digital experiences.  

“Our partnership with Clutch is aligned with our overarching goal to provide our member credit unions with the most innovative solutions available,” said Ryan Dold, EVP and chief revenue officer of Cornerstone Resources. “Organizations like Clutch can help our member credit unions employ modern solutions while staying true to the ‘people helping people’ philosophy.” 

“Cornerstone credit unions have always been serious about growth without losing what makes them different, and that’s the exact problem we built Clutch to solve,” said Nicholas Hinrichsen, CEO and founder at Clutch. “Relationships have driven every partnership we’ve built, and Cornerstone fits that model perfectly.”

About Cornerstone Resources
Cornerstone Resources provides industry-leading solutions such as audit and consulting; executive search and professional recruiting; and information security, compliance, and consulting services to credit unions across the country. A key service Cornerstone Resources offers to members is its partnership solutions program, through which Cornerstone vets and promotes credit union solution providers, helping to streamline operations and provide effective solutions to its members.

Cornerstone Resources is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cornerstone League, a regional trade association representing the interests of more than 600 credit unions in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. For more information, please visit www.cornerstoneleague.coop/solutions.

About Clutch
Clutch is a fintech lending platform built exclusively for credit unions. Founded in 2020 by Nicholas Hinrichsen and Chris Coleman, Clutch helps credit unions originate loans and deposits with fintech speed, streamline operations, and deliver modern member experiences. Today, more than 200 credit unions, including six of the ten largest in the United States, rely on Clutch to automate collections, communication, document collection, decisioning, and key steps across the lending and account opening journey. Clutch combines digital convenience with the relationship-driven service credit unions are known for, helping institutions modernize while staying true to their members. Learn more at clutch.com.