GAAP Profitability Achieved
Oportun was GAAP profitable for the second consecutive quarter with a net income of $9.8 million, a $36 million improvement year-over-year, driving an ROE of 11%.
Strong Credit Performance
Annualized net charge-off rate was 12.2%, at the low end of guidance, with dollar net charge-offs down year-over-year for the sixth consecutive quarter. 30-plus day delinquency rate improved to 4.7%, marking a decline of 56 basis points year-over-year.
Robust Origination Growth
Originations were $469 million during Q1, up 39% year-over-year, driven by secured personal loans which accounted for 19% of personal loan growth.
Expense Discipline and Reduction
Operating expenses were reduced by 15% year-over-year to $93 million, while marketing expenditures were increased by 24% to drive origination growth.
Improved Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA was $34 million, a significant increase of $32 million year-over-year, driven by cost reductions and credit performance improvement.