Commercial Lending Comparison
Baker Hill UN/FY (formerly NextGen) vs Jack Henry LoanVantage: Side-by-Side Comparison
Two commercial lending platforms compared on features, pricing, risk tools, and fit for community banks and commercial lenders.
Our Analysis
LoanVantage is the path of least resistance for banks on Jack Henry cores — native integration, shared customer records, and bundled pricing eliminate middleware. Baker Hill NextGen appeals to the same $500M-$10B segment without core-vendor lock-in, running on Fiserv, Jack Henry, and FIS equally. Baker Hill customers report 45% fewer input errors and 42% more small business applications. Banks valuing core independence and SBA depth favor Baker Hill; those prioritizing operational simplicity on existing Jack Henry cores stay with LoanVantage.
At a Glance
Baker Hill UN/FY (formerly NextGen)
Baker Hill
Full LOS CommercialConsumerSBASmall Business
- HQ
- Carmel, IN
- Founded
- 1984
- Deployment
- cloud
- Size Fit
- Small (under $1B assets), Midsize ($1B-$10B assets)
- Pricing
- Custom pricing; typical community bank implementations run $75K–$300K/year
- Users
- Hundreds of community banks and credit unions
- Market Share
- Established presence in community banking; precise numbers not publicly disclosed
Jack Henry LoanVantage
Jack Henry & Associates
Core-plus-LOS Suite ConsumerSmall BusinessCommercialCRE
- HQ
- Monett, MO
- Founded
- 1976
- Deployment
- cloud, self-hosted
- Size Fit
- Small (under $1B assets), Midsize ($1B-$10B assets)
- Pricing
- Negotiated as part of broader Jack Henry relationship; estimated $50K–$250K/year depending on modules and institution size
- Users
- Part of Jack Henry's client base of over 7,200, per its FY2026 Form 10-K
- Market Share
- Significant among Jack Henry core banking clients; Jack Henry reports over 7,200 clients in its FY2026 Form 10-K
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Baker Hill UN/FY (formerly NextGen) | Jack Henry LoanVantage | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Types | Commercial, Consumer, SBA, Small Business | Consumer, Small Business, Commercial, CRE | Tie |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud, self-hosted | Jack |
| Pricing Model | SaaS subscription based on asset size and module selection | Typically bundled with Jack Henry core contract; modular add-on pricing | Tie |
| Pricing Range | Custom pricing; typical community bank implementations run $75K–$300K/year | Negotiated as part of broader Jack Henry relationship; estimated $50K–$250K/year depending on modules and institution size | Tie |
| Product Category | Full LOS | Core-plus-LOS Suite | Tie |
| Core Integrations | Fiserv, Jack Henry, FIS | Jack Henry SilverLake, Jack Henry CIF 20/20, Jack Henry Core Director, Jack Henry Symitar | Jack |
| Best For | Community banks and credit unions ($500M–$10B) that want a single SaaS platform spanning commercial, consumer, and SBA lending with built-in analytics | Community and regional banks ($300M–$15B) on Jack Henry cores that want a single, integrated loan origination platform for consumer and commercial lending | Tie |
| Lender Segments | Banks, Credit Unions | Banks, Credit Unions | Tie |
| Size Fit | Small (under $1B assets), Midsize ($1B-$10B assets) | Small (under $1B assets), Midsize ($1B-$10B assets) | Tie |
Key Differences
- Baker Hill UN/FY (formerly NextGen) offers cloud deployment, while Jack Henry LoanVantage offers cloud and self-hosted deployment.
- Baker Hill UN/FY (formerly NextGen) covers SBA lending while Jack Henry LoanVantage covers CRE lending.
- Jack Henry LoanVantage (founded 1976) has a longer track record, while Baker Hill UN/FY (formerly NextGen) (founded 1984) brings a more modern architecture.
Choose Baker Hill UN/FY (formerly NextGen) if...
- ▸ True multi-product platform without Salesforce dependency
- ▸ Baker Hill says more than 20,000 bankers use its loan origination products (as of September 2026)
- ▸ Baker Hill says UN/FY can reduce origination costs by up to 60 percent
- ▸ Decades of community banking domain expertise
Choose Jack Henry LoanVantage if...
- ▸ Jack Henry offers a Core Boarding module that links LoanVantage to all four of its cores (SilverLake, Symitar, CIF 20/20, Core Director)
- ▸ Single platform spanning consumer and commercial lending
- ▸ Shared customer record across deposit and lending relationships
- ▸ Backed by Jack Henry's financial stability (Nasdaq: JKHY)
Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Baker Hill integrate with Jack Henry cores?
Yes, Baker Hill works with Jack Henry, Fiserv, and FIS. However, LoanVantage provides deeper native integration with SilverLake, CIF 20/20, and Symitar since it is built specifically for those cores.
Which handles SBA lending better?
Baker Hill has particularly well-developed SBA workflows with automated 7(a) and 504 form generation. LoanVantage supports commercial lending broadly but does not specialize in SBA to the same degree.
Can a bank switch from LoanVantage to Baker Hill?
Yes. Baker Hill is core-agnostic and does not require changing your banking platform. However, you lose LoanVantage's native Jack Henry integration and automated boarding benefits.
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