Business Alliance Financial Services (BAFS), a leading provider of commercial lending technology and services, today announced a strong third quarter (Q3) marked by rising adoption of its BLAST® platform, expanded client engagement, and increased loan review volumes. The company’s results underscore its strategic focus on helping community financial institutions enhance portfolio management and optimize commercial lending outcomes.

BAFS revenue associated with its Quality Control and Document Administration services increased by 25% year-to-date (YTD) in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting lenders’ growing focus on accurate and complete loan closings and collateral perfection. Additionally, annual loan reviews for individual commercial loans rose by 20% YTD, signaling that financial institutions are prioritizing post-closing borrower performance and proactive risk oversight. BAFS also saw a 60% year-over-year increase in new client inquiries in Q3 from both emerging commercial lenders and established institutions seeking to modernize operations.

“BAFS has been an invaluable partner for our institution,” said Shelley Mancuso, Director of Business Services with Southwest Louisiana Credit Union. “Their responsiveness and deep understanding of commercial lending have made a real difference in how we serve our business clients.”

The company has made measurable strides in technology advancement through targeted AI enhancements to the BAFS BLAST® platform. Underwriting turnaround times have improved by more than 30%, enabling lenders to accelerate and maximize efficiency for processing applications. The integration of commercial loan document processing directly into the platform has also improved closing document turnaround time by over 50%, resulting in smoother workflows and exceptional client satisfaction.

"We are thrilled to close out Q3 with strong momentum across our client base, technology capabilities, and loan volumes,” said Richard Guillot, CEO of BAFS. "Our focus remains on helping community financial institutions thrive by providing the technology and expertise they need to streamline operations and strengthen lending outcomes. By continuously enhancing the BLAST® platform, we are enabling community financial institutions to enhance customer servicing and achieve sustainable commercial portfolio growth."

About BAFS

Business Alliance Financial Services (BAFS) provides commercial loan processing, servicing, training, and consulting to community financial institutions. Based in Monroe, La., BAFS combines proven lending expertise with its proprietary BLAST® platform to help credit unions and banks grow their commercial portfolios with confidence. The BLAST system supports the full loan lifecycle, from origination to servicing with intuitive workflows, real-time reporting, and audit-ready compliance.

BAFS offers a flexible delivery model that allows institutions to use its platform alone or alongside full-service lending support. With a team of former bankers, credit officers, and technologists, BAFS brings decades of real-world experience to every client engagement, enabling smarter lending decisions, operational efficiency, and sustainable portfolio growth.

For more information, visit www.bafs.com or connect with us via LinkedIn.

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"We are thrilled to close out Q3 with strong momentum across our client base, technology capabilities, and loan volumes."