PLANO, Texas – Catalyst Corporate is reporting its Loan Participation Program has officially surpassed $4 billion in total activity.
“Since its launch in 2014, the program has grown to include hundreds of participating credit unions, facilitating strategic portfolio management, liquidity optimization, and earnings enhancement,” Catalyst said in a statement.
It added that its dual approach, offering both direct placement and marketplace models, has enabled credit unions of all sizes to buy and sell loans with “confidence and ease.”
“Catalyst’s consistency and consultative support have made the process seamless,” Jackie So, CFO of a participating credit union, said in a statement. “We’ve been able to diversify our assets and improve our yield without compromising on quality or compliance.”
Loan Participation Exchange
According to Catalyst, its proprietary marketplace platform, The Loan Participation Exchange (LPX), continues to expand visibility and streamline transactions.
“Sellers benefit from nationwide exposure, while buyers gain access to high-quality deals tailored to their strategic goals,” Catalyst stated.
The corporate said that through the Exchange and its direct placement offerings, it has served credit unions ranging in size from less than $50 million in assets to over $10 billion in assets with deals ranging in size from $1.2 million up to $340 million.
Catalyst added that it “prides itself on working with credit unions of all sizes and sophistication, delivering on deals that benefit both the buyers and sellers while advancing the community ethos of the credit union industry.”
‘Testament to Trust’
“Reaching the $4 billion mark is a testament to the trust credit unions place in Catalyst,” Chief Investment Officer Mike McGinnis said in a statement. “We’re not just facilitating transactions – we’re helping credit unions grow stronger together.”
Added Reid Cook, VP of member credit, in a statement, “Loan participations are more than a liquidity tool; they’re a strategic lever for credit unions to manage risk, optimize returns, and collaborate across the industry. This milestone reflects our members’ confidence in Catalyst’s ability to deliver value and reliability.”
‘End-to-End Service’
Catalyst said that what sets it apart is its end-to-end service model.
“The LPX platform offers a secure, intuitive environment where credit unions can view available offerings, conduct due diligence, and submit purchase indications – all in one place,” Catalyst said. “Sellers receive expert guidance on policy development, deal structuring, and pricing, while buyers benefit from zero sign-up costs and streamlined access to nationwide opportunities.”
Catalyst said it also provides post-transaction remittance and reporting services, “ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.”
For info: catalystcorp.org/lp.
