Strong Loan Originations Growth
Loan originations for the third quarter were $2.9 billion, representing 6.4% growth over the year-ago quarter and 6% growth year-to-date.
Improved Credit Quality
The cosigner rate increased to 95% from 92%, and the average FICO score at approval rose to 756 from 754, indicating improved credit quality.
Successful Loan Sale and Capital Return
Completed the sale of approximately $1.9 billion in loans, generating $136 million in gains, and repurchased 5.6 million shares at an average price of $29.45 per share.
Net Interest Income Increase
Net interest income was $373 million, up $14 million from the prior year quarter, with a net interest margin of 5.18%.
Provision for Credit Losses Decrease
Provision for credit losses was $179 million, down from $271 million in the prior year quarter.
Exploration of Strategic Partnerships
Actively exploring alternative funding partnerships in the private credit space to expand ability to serve students.