MEMBERS1st Selects Mahalo for Digital Banking
The credit union is moving to Mahalo's digital banking platform as it transitions to Corelation KeyStone.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Business Strategy
MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union has selected Mahalo as its new digital banking platform during its core system transition to Corelation KeyStone. The move is intended to modernize the credit union's digital banking experience.
Why it matters
The selection reflects how credit unions are upgrading digital channels alongside core system changes to meet member expectations. Mahalo's business banking capabilities could also give the credit union more options for commercial relationships.
The announcement cites no financial or operational figures, with the only stated timeframe being a five-to-ten-year planning horizon for MEMBERS1st's digital banking vision. Contract value, rollout dates, and member counts were not disclosed.
The players
MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union
A credit union that selected Mahalo as its digital banking platform while transitioning to Corelation KeyStone.
Mahalo
A digital banking platform provider offering core integration, customization, and business banking features including QuickBooks integration.
Nick Tonelli
The chief executive officer of MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union.
Denny Howell
The chief operating officer of Mahalo, the digital banking platform provider.
The details
MEMBERS1st is preparing to transition to Corelation KeyStone and selected Mahalo as its digital banking platform during that transition. Mahalo offers core integration, customization options, and flexibility, and includes native QuickBooks integration for business banking.
Timeline
Next five to ten years: planning horizon for MEMBERS1st's digital banking vision.
November 3, 2026: announcement of the Mahalo selection published.
Market Landscape
The selection places Mahalo in competition for credit union digital banking business as core providers such as Corelation push integrated front-end options. MEMBERS1st's pairing of a new core with a separately chosen digital platform shows how credit unions are assembling modular technology stacks rather than relying on a single vendor.
Members of MEMBERS1st will see changes to their digital banking experience as the credit union moves to Mahalo alongside its core transition. The source does not specify timing, feature changes, or fee impacts that members should expect.
The takeaway
Credit unions upgrading their core systems are also reassessing their digital front ends, so members should watch for platform changes accompanying any core transition. Institutions evaluating vendors can prioritize integrations with existing business tools such as accounting software.
Further reading
For related context on how institutions approach technology decisions, see Business Strategy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Finextra Research.
