Strong Loan Origination Growth
Refinance loan volume doubled from the same period a year ago, resulting in a 46% increase in originations compared to last quarter. The profile of these borrowers is strong, with 55% being students with graduate degrees.
Net Interest Margin Improvement in FFELP Portfolio
NIM for the first quarter was 61 basis points, 18 basis points higher than the fourth quarter, driven by a slowdown in prepayment activity.
Completion of Government Services Business Sale
Completed the sale in February, which along with previous sales resulted in over $400 million of net proceeds and represents the divestment of the entirety of Navient's Business Processing segment.
Expense Reduction Progress
Operating expenses were reduced by nearly 30% to $130 million, with corporate shared services expenses nearly 20% lower than a year ago.