Aaim Launches Structured Partnership Program for Credit Unions

Aaim, the institutional infrastructure provider for alternative asset lending, announced today the launch of its Credit Union Partnership Program, a structured implementation framework designed specifically for credit union operating models and regulatory requirements. The program provides participating credit unions with compliance template libraries, member education materials, board presentation frameworks, and dedicated implementation support. Materials address NCUA examination expectations for third-party risk management, BSA/AML controls, and member data protection. "Credit unions face unique challenges in alternative asset lending - member education requirements, board governance structures, and field of membership considerations," said Robert Goodyear, Founder & CEO at Aaim. "This program addresses those specific needs with templates, training, and implementation support designed for the credit union operating model." Program components include pre-built policy templates covering collateral valuation, loan servicing, default procedures, and regulatory reporting. Member-facing educational materials explain pledged asset lending concepts, collateral requirements, and borrowing processes in plain language suitable for diverse membership bases. The implementation framework includes board presentation templates with risk analysis, competitive positioning, revenue projections, and compliance considerations. Materials address common board questions regarding technology risk, operational complexity, and member protection measures. "We've codified compliance frameworks from our first 30 credit union implementations into reusable templates that address NCUA examination expectations," said Robert Goodyear, Founder & CEO at Aaim. "These materials reduce time to market from 9-12 months to approximately 16 weeks for most institutions." Participating credit unions receive access to quarterly compliance updates, regulatory change notifications, and peer benchmarking data. The program includes technical integration support with common credit union core systems including Symitar, Corelation, and DNA platforms. Early program participants report implementation timelines 60% shorter than industry averages for new lending product launches. Member adoption rates exceed initial projections by an average of 140%, with particularly strong uptake among members aged 28-45 holding equity compensation or cryptocurrency assets. The program addresses documented market opportunity for credit unions. Industry research indicates credit union members under 40 are 2.3x more likely than average to hold alternative assets, yet fewer than 8% of credit unions currently offer lending products that recognize these assets as collateral. Credit unions participating in the program maintain full control over lending policies, pricing, and member eligibility criteria. Aaim provides infrastructure and support services while credit unions retain direct member relationships and loan portfolio ownership. The Credit Union Partnership Program is available immediately to federally insured credit unions meeting minimum asset thresholds and regulatory examination standards. Interested institutions can request program details and eligibility requirements through Aaim's institutional partnerships team. ## About Aaim Aaim provides institutional infrastructure for asset-backed lending, enabling financial institutions to verify and value the full spectrum of what their members own. Real-time valuation across 50+ asset types covers traditional securities, cryptocurrency, private equity, startup equity, real estate investments, and assets that conventional systems cannot recognize. The platform integrates with 12,000+ core financial systems and implements controls aligned with FFIEC guidance and applicable banking, securities, and consumer protection requirements. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in New York, Aaim operates as private proprietary software infrastructure serving established financial institutions exclusively. ## About Aaim Aaim provides institutional infrastructure for asset-backed lending, enabling financial institutions to verify and value the full spectrum of what their members own. Real-time valuation across 50+ asset types covers traditional securities, cryptocurrency, private equity, startup equity, real estate investments, and assets that conventional systems cannot recognize. The platform integrates with 12,000+ core financial systems and implements controls aligned with FFIEC guidance and applicable banking, securities, and consumer protection requirements.