Kaua'i Federal Credit Union (Kaua'i FCU), a leading credit union invested in Kaua'i and Kauai's first Community Development Financial Institution, has announced a new partnership with Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST), the leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace, to provide personal loans to new and existing members.

“Kaua'i Federal Credit Union is dedicated to improving the financial wellness of our members and building a stronger financial future for our people,” said Sean Kaley, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Kaua’i Federal Credit Union. "Through our partnership with Upstart, we are able to provide an all-digital, personal lending experience that meets the timely needs of more people across our community.”

Kaua'i FCU became an Upstart Referral Network lending partner in March 2023. With the Upstart Referral Network, qualified personal loan applicants on Upstart.com who meet Kaua'i FCU’s credit policies will receive tailored offers as they seamlessly transition into a Kaua'i FCU-branded experience to complete the online member application and closing process.

“We welcome Kaua'i Federal Credit Union to the Upstart family of lending partners,” said Michael Lock, Senior Vice President of Lending Partnerships for Upstart. “As a lending partner on the Upstart Referral Network, Kaua'i Federal Credit Union is there to provide more creditworthy people in its community with access to affordable credit.”

To learn more about Upstart for Credit Unions and the Upstart Referral Network, please watch this video.