CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker Hill, a trusted leader in loan origination, risk management, and analytics solutions, is seeing rapid momentum across the Midwest, partnering with a growing list of hometown financial institutions committed to serving their communities better—and faster. From Indiana to Illinois to Kentucky, Baker Hill's platform is helping community banks and credit unions step into the future of lending without losing the local touch.

These institutions include:

• Hoosier Hills Credit Union (Bedford, IN)
• MidWest America Federal Credit Union (Fort Wayne, IN)
• Peoples Trust and Savings Bank (Boonville, IN)
• Generations Community Bank & Trust (Indianapolis, IN) 
• Commonwealth Credit Union (Frankfort, KY)
• Bradford National Bank (Greenville, IL)
• First Secure Community Bank (Joliet, IL)

"Growth in our own backyard means more to us than just new business—it means we're helping local institutions support small businesses, families, and farmers with the kind of speed and service they deserve," said Andy Ivankovich, CEO of Baker Hill. "These are hometown banks and credit unions that know their borrowers by name. Our job is to give them the tools to compete with the biggest players—without losing that personal connection. Technology should amplify relationships, not replace them."

One standout example is Hoosier Hills Credit Union in Bedford, Indiana. Just miles from Baker Hill's headquarters, the credit union was impressed by how quickly the platform was implemented and how it began to make an impact within six weeks of signing the contract. "It's not often a tech project gets off the ground this fast. The Baker Hill solution and approach allowed us to focus on these initial steps. This project was supported by an amazing team from training to data analysts at Baker Hill that were rockstars," said Ashley Wilkerson, Senior Vice President, Lending Operations at Hoosier Hills Credit Union. She continued, "Baker Hill helped us move from kickoff to live lending in record time—and our members are seeing the benefit already. Best of all, the solution is such that we will be able to learn and grow our process to be the best option for our member businesses."

This wave of new clients highlights a broader movement in the Midwest and beyond: local lenders are embracing modern technology to remain relevant, responsive, and rooted in service. "These are institutions that have supported their communities for generations," Ivankovich added, "and we're proud to walk alongside them as they write the next chapter—not just as a vendor, but as a neighbor and partner."

About Baker Hill

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, Baker Hill is a leading provider of cloud-based loan origination, risk management, and analytics solutions for financial institutions. With its award-winning Baker Hill NextGen^® platform, the company empowers banks and credit unions to drive growth, reduce risk, and improve productivity. Backed by Flexpoint Ford, Baker Hill continues to innovate and deliver technology that transforms the lending experience.

For more information, visit www.bakerhill.com.

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