MeridianLink, Inc. - MLNK STOCK NEWS

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK) and Zest AI announced an expanded partnership to provide AI-powered fraud detection to MeridianLink's 2,000+ financial institution customers. The collaboration will integrate Zest Protect, an AI-powered fraud detection tool, into MeridianLink's platform to combat rising fraud threats.

The partnership addresses significant fraud concerns, as consumer fraud losses exceeded $10 billion in 2023, with 69% of credit unions and community banks reporting increased fraud cases. 79% of these institutions reported direct fraud losses exceeding $500K. Zest Protect offers protection against compromised identities, first and third-party fraud, and misreported income, while maintaining quick application processing.

The solution is customizable, allowing financial institutions to adjust risk thresholds by fraud type and portfolio. It integrates seamlessly with MeridianLink's loan origination system and evaluates all applications without per-application costs, helping institutions combat various fraud types, including AI-generated fraud.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK) has partnered with Union Credit to enhance credit unions' lending capabilities and member growth through digital integration. The partnership enables credit unions to provide pre-approved, one-click credit offers at the point of purchase through Union Credit's marketplace, while leveraging MeridianLink's loan origination system for streamlined processing.

The integration aims to reduce manual data entry and simplify lending processes, allowing credit unions to process applications more efficiently and at scale. This solution particularly targets younger demographics, noting that Gen Z represents 40% of the population but only 4% of credit union membership. The partnership enables credit unions to deliver competitive loan offers directly at point of sale on major e-commerce platforms, enhancing their digital presence and member acquisition capabilities.

Automatic, a fintech company specializing in connecting used independent car dealerships with lenders, has announced a strategic partnership with MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK). The collaboration integrates MeridianLink's Advanced Decisioning capabilities within Automatic's dealership network technology to enhance automotive lending operations.

The partnership aims to optimize loan aggregation and improve operational efficiencies by enabling real-time loan analysis and enhanced risk management capabilities. Financial institutions already using MeridianLink's platform will gain direct access to Automatic's network, allowing them to streamline lending processes in the used independent vehicle space.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK) has achieved Great Place To Work Certification™ for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition is based on current employee feedback about their workplace experience. As a remote-first organization, MeridianLink maintains its distinctive culture through employee resource groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, and celebration of various milestones.

According to Great Place To Work research, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work and have twice the likelihood of fair pay, profit sharing, and promotion opportunities. Job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified workplace.

Shastic, an AI workflow automation provider, has partnered with MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK) to integrate its platform through the MeridianLink® Marketplace. The collaboration aims to help financial institutions automate employee-managed processes, enhancing operational efficiency. MeridianLink, which provides cloud-based digital lending and account opening solutions, will offer Shastic's AI-Automated Knowledge Workers to its network of banks and credit unions. This integration enables financial institutions to streamline operations and focus more on consumer interactions.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK) has announced a strategic partnership with ScoreNavigator to enhance credit analysis capabilities in mortgage lending. The integration of ScoreNavigator with MeridianLink Mortgage Credit Link (MCL) enables CRAs and mortgage lenders to track and monitor score changes based on applicant actions, providing a more efficient screening solution. The partnership has been tested with leading CRAs, including CIC and Advantage Credit, to ensure seamless functionality. This collaboration aims to improve credit analysis, financial literacy, and consumer experience while strengthening relationships between lenders and customers.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK), a provider of software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, announced its participation in the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 4. The company's management team will engage in a fireside chat at 2:55 pm ET and meet with institutional investors. Both live webcast and replay will be available on the MeridianLink Investor Relations website's Events page.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK) reported its third quarter 2024 financial results, showing a 5% year-over-year revenue increase to $80.4 million. This growth was driven by a 7% rise in lending software solutions revenue to $63.0 million. The company also achieved an operating income of $2.6 million and a non-GAAP operating income of $18.0 million. However, it reported a net loss of $(7.1) million and an adjusted EBITDA of $33.8 million.

In the quarter, cash flows from operations were $20.6 million and free cash flow was $18.7 million. The company repurchased 1.4 million shares worth $31.3 million. Notably, Broadway Bank went live with MeridianLink Mortgage, reducing loan processing time by up to six days.

The company provided Q4 2024 revenue guidance of $76.0 million to $80.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $29.5 million to $32.5 million. Full-year 2024 revenue is expected to be $313.0 million to $317.0 million with adjusted EBITDA of $127.0 million to $130.0 million.

MeridianLink (NYSE:MLNK) has been named to the 2024 IDC FinTech Top 50 ranking for the second consecutive year. This prestigious list recognizes leading global technology providers serving the financial services industry. The ranking is based on calendar year revenues from financial institutions for hardware, software, and services. IDC forecasts global IT spending to exceed $800 billion by 2026.

The company's recognition highlights its 25-year commitment to providing digital growth solutions for financial institutions. MeridianLink has developed the Digital Progression Model, a framework helping banks and credit unions assess their digital state, identify growth opportunities, and meet modern consumer expectations.