Strong Loan Growth and Record Applications
goeasy Ltd. saw a record first quarter with 672,000 credit applications, up 10% from the previous year. They generated 43,500 new customers, an increase of 8%, with organic loan growth exceeding forecasts by reaching $119 million.
Expansion in Automotive Financing
The company achieved record first quarter originations of $150 million in automotive financing, up 30% year-over-year, and expanded their dealer network to over 4,000 dealers.
Strong Capital Position
goeasy Ltd. raised over $550 million in additional capital and issued US$400 million senior unsecured notes due in 2030, maintaining a weighted average borrowing cost of 6.8%.
Improved Operating Leverage
Efficiency ratio improved to 26.1%, a reduction of 130 basis points from the previous year, and operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 8.7%.