Record Loan Origination Growth
Navient originated $443 million in refinance loans this quarter, doubling the volume from the same period last year. Total loan originations for the first half of the year doubled to over $1 billion compared to a year ago.
Legislative Changes Opening New Opportunities
Recent legislation eliminating the Grad PLUS loan program and changes to borrowing limits across federal loan programs are expected to significantly increase demand for Navient's private in-school graduate loans.
Successful ABS Issuance
Navient's inaugural in-school ABS deal was nearly 6x oversubscribed, raising roughly 98% of loan principal. This issuance was driven by the high quality of loans and a substantial proportion of graduate loans.
Operating Expense Reductions
Navient continues to reduce operating expenses, achieving significant milestones in strategic initiatives and nearing the ambitious $400 million expense reduction target set 18 months ago.