Written by Randy Stolp
When we first started talking about LoanNFT, it wasn’t about blockchain.
It was about a problem.
Loan participations – one of the most important tools credit unions have for managing liquidity, concentration risk, and growth – are still far more manual, fragmented, and relationship-dependent than they should be. Deals take too long. Information isn’t always transparent. And too often, opportunity is limited to who you know instead of what makes sense for your balance sheet.
We believe that can – and should – be better.
Why We Built LoanNFT
LoanNFT is being built to modernize how credit unions buy, sell, and manage loan participations.
Not with hype. Not with “fintech theater.”
But with practical infrastructure that:
- Reduces friction in the participation process
- Improves transparency and auditability
- Expands access to buyers and sellers
- Supports stronger, more dynamic balance sheet management
At its core, LoanNFT leverages blockchain technology to create a more efficient, secure, and scalable way for credit unions to collaborate around lending.
But the real goal is simple:
Make loan participations easier.
Where We Are Today
We’ve moved from concept to early-stage platform development, supported by meaningful input from credit union leaders, partners, and innovators across the system.
Now, we’re taking the next step.
LoanNFT is officially opening its initial funding round.
Our intention is to form a CUSO structure with aligned credit union investors who believe, like we do, that modern infrastructure is essential to the long-term sustainability of the credit union system.
This isn’t about building technology in a vacuum.
It’s about building it with the system, for the system.
Who We’re Looking to Partner With
We’re actively looking to connect with:
- Credit unions interested in investing in and shaping the platform
- Leagues and system partners who want to support innovation across their networks
- Strategic collaborators who see the opportunity to improve how participations work at scale
Whether your interest is strategic, financial, or both – we’d welcome the conversation.
Let’s Talk
If you’re interested in learning more about LoanNFT, the platform, or participating in this initial funding round, we’d love to connect.
We’ll follow up directly to share more details, answer questions, and explore whether there’s a fit.
We’re excited about what’s ahead – not just for LoanNFT, but for what this could unlock across the credit union system.
Let’s build it together.