LIVE WEBINAR from MeridianLink

The 2027 lending outlook: Finding growth across the borrower journey 

Thursday, November 19, 2026 
11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET

For credit unions and banks seeking responsible growth in 2027, that growth may require more than generating additional demand. 

Opportunity can be lost throughout the borrower journey: The wrong application flow can drive dropoff, or incomplete data can limit borrower options and leave money on the table.  

However, opportunity can also be gained throughout the borrower journey when outreach is targeted, application flows align with needs, and data drives decisions and post-application engagement.  

Finding those opportunities across the lending journey is vital to your growth in 2027. Join us to learn more about the forces shaping the future of lending and next year’s growth strategies, including: 

• Changing auto lending conditions 
  and how to find the opportunities within that change. 
• Evolving risk and decisioning strategies 
  and how to evaluate opportunities with more confidence, control, and accuracy. 
• Rising expectations for speed, simplicity, and personalization 
  and how to meet them by reducing friction and extending relationships beyond the initial decision. 

Cut through the predictions and leave with practical guidance your team can use to determine 2027 priorities, spot and resolve friction faster, build lasting relationships, and turn your borrower journey into a growth engine.