The integration between LoanStar’s MerchantLinQ platform and IPC’s NGEN system enables credit unions to offer clean energy loan programs—without leaving their existing loan origination systems.
Hartford, CT (April 24, 2026) — Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC), a national nonprofit clean energy financing platform, today announced a live integration partnership with LoanStar Technologies, a leading provider of embedded lending solutions for credit unions and community financial institutions. This integration links LoanStar’s MerchantLinQ platform directly with IPC’s National Green Energy Network (NGEN), removing a key barrier for credit unions participating in clean energy loan programs: the need to operate outside their familiar loan origination systems.
NGEN is IPC’s secure, cloud-based project management platform that connects program administrators, lenders, contractors, and borrowers in one streamlined workflow. This setup allows clean energy lending programs to scale efficiently while ensuring oversight and compliance at every stage. Previously, lenders using IPC’s programs had to manage loan activities separately through NGEN, apart from their day-to-day systems. The new MerchantLinQ integration eliminates this friction by syncing data directly between the two platforms, delivering a seamless experience throughout the entire lending lifecycle.
What the Integration Delivers
This integration provides clear benefits for all participants in the clean energy lending process:
- Lenders can now participate in IPC’s clean energy programs directly within their existing loan origination systems, reducing duplicate work and lowering administrative burdens.
- Contractors get real-time updates on loan approval status, improving project management and eliminating the need to enter information multiple times.
- Borrowers enjoy a smoother application and approval process, making it easier to access financing for clean energy home improvements.
- Program administrators gain comprehensive visibility across the entire lending process, enhancing oversight and program effectiveness.
At IPC, our priority is to make it simple for credit unions to support their communities. By integrating LoanStar’s MerchantLinQ platform with our NGEN system, credit unions can now participate in clean energy lending programs without disrupting the systems and workflows they depend on. This seamless connection reduces friction for lenders and contractors alike, and most importantly, makes clean energy financing more accessible and affordable for homeowners.
Credit unions are uniquely positioned to drive the clean energy transition in their communities — they have the trust, the mission, and the member relationships. What this integration with NGEN delivers is a single place to capture and keep synchronized all the data required for both the lending and project sides of the transaction. As a loan progresses alongside a clean energy project, both platforms stay in step — reducing manual effort and giving every participant a consistent, accurate view. We're proud to partner with IPC to bring that kind of seamless experience to credit unions and the communities they serve.
About LoanStar Technologies
LoanStar Technologies is a fintech company specializing in embedded lending for credit unions and community financial institutions. Its MerchantLinQ platform enables lenders to design, deploy, and manage point-of-sale lending programs that integrate directly with existing loan origination systems — delivering seamless lending experiences for lenders, merchants, and borrowers alike. Learn more at loanstartechnologies.com.
About Inclusive Prosperity Capital
Inclusive Prosperity Capital, Inc. (IPC) is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating at the intersection of clean energy finance and community development. Founded in 2018 as a spin-out of the Connecticut Green Bank, IPC delivers tech-enabled lending platforms, financing programs, and investment capital focused on expanding access to clean energy in historically underserved markets. IPC’s NGEN platform supports clean energy lending programs across the country, connecting program administrators, lenders, contractors, and homeowners on a single, secure workflow platform.
As a thought leader in the industry, IPC is demonstrating how impact can be scaled. Learn more about how IPC is shaping the future of inclusive clean energy and explore opportunities to partner with our mission by visiting our website at https://www.inclusiveprosperitycapital.org/.
Program and Media Contact: info@inclusiveteam.org