KeyBank Acquires GradFin
May 9, 2022
KeyBank has acquired GradFin, a fintech specializing in Public Service Loan Forgiveness counseling and student loan advisory solutions. The acquisition expands KeyBank's digital and niche advisory capabilities, integrating GradFin's high-touch advisory offerings for individuals, financial advisors and employers into Key's product suite.
- Buyers
- KeyBank (KeyCorp)
- Targets
- GradFin
- Industry
- Payments & Fintech
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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