Lenders Cooperative and Ventures Lending Technologies have announced their intent to merge, creating an entity that will deliver best-in-class commercial loan origination and integrated commercial loan servicing capabilities to a wide range of financial institutions. The merger sets the stage for the combined organization to become the premier technology company offering loan solutions and shared services for commercial banks, credit unions, Certified Development Companies (CDCs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and other fintech companies providing commercial and government guaranteed loans to their local businesses and communities.