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Element 22 Commercial Group & Tru Treasury announce new strategic partnership

Element 22 Commercial Group and Tru Treasury Announce New Strategic Partnership Aimed to Equip Financial Institutions with an All-Encompassing Commercial Lending and Treasury Management Suite of Resources

KALAMAZOO, MI (April 3, 2025) | Element 22 Commercial Group, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO)  that oƯers a comprehensive realm of business lending services, is teaming up with Tru Treasury, a  leading provider of treasury management solutions. This strategic alliance brings together two  experts in their respective fields, creating a powerful opportunity for credit unions to deepen  relationships with business members and compete more eƯectively in the commercial banking  space. Together, Element 22 and Tru Treasury are delivering a solution that connects the dots  between commercial lending and treasury management, giving financial institutions the tools they  need to grow business relationships beyond the loan.  

John Ballantyne, CEO of Tru Treasury, expressed his enthusiasm about the new partnership, stating,  “Our partnership with Element 22 represents a thoughtful combination of strengths. Their expertise  in commercial lending, paired with our treasury management solutions, creates a powerful toolkit  for financial institutions. We’re giving our clients the means to transform loan opportunities into  meaningful operating relationships with the businesses in their communities.”  

“Our partnership with Tru Treasury and their experienced treasury management team will help  broaden the ability for our credit union clients to oƯer a fuller suite of commercial deposit services  for their customers. Often the customer needs a full set of products for treasury management in  order to move their loan relationship as well” adds Kenneth Leonard, CEO of Element 22  Commercial Group, “We are excited for the partnership and helping our credit union and bank  clients gain more loan opportunities and deeper relationships with their customers.”  

This collaboration brings Tru Treasury’s specialized knowledge in treasury services together with  Element 22’s end-to-end business lending capabilities, including underwriting, servicing, loan  participations, and more. Credit unions can now extend their support beyond the lending  conversation and into the daily financial operations of their business members, driving long-term  engagement and loyalty.  To learn more, contact us at http://trutreasury.com/contact-tru-treasury/

 

Element 22 Commercial Group

Element 22 Commercial Group, based out of Kalamazoo, MI, assists credit unions and banks nationwide  with all things related to commercial lending – loan sourcing, underwriting, closing documents, loan  servicing and participation loans. With a focus on the quality of the services, the staff at Element 22  Commercial Group enjoy assisting their valued clients to get commercial lending done for them. For  more information, visit www.element22cg.com.  

Contact

Kaili Schneiderhan
kschneiderhan@element22cg.com

 

Tru Treasury

Tru Treasury is a leading provider of innovative financial solutions, dedicated to empowering  financial institutions with cutting-edge technology and expertise. With a focus on treasury  management, Tru Treasury enables organizations to optimize their financial processes and achieve  sustainable growth. www.trutreasury.com  

Contact

Alexis Leonard
Email: Alexis.leonard@trutreasury.com

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