High Financial LeverageVery high leverage amplifies refinancing and credit‑cycle risk, reducing financial flexibility. Even with solid ROE, elevated debt multiples increase vulnerability to rising funding costs or credit deterioration, potentially forcing heavier capital conservatism or curtailed growth over multiple quarters.
Elevated Net Charge‑offsPersistently high charge‑offs are inherent to non‑prime lending and erode margin and capital generation. If loss rates remain elevated while the portfolio scales (especially higher‑loss cards), reserve builds and provisions can compress free cash flow and limit sustainable returns for several quarters.
Regulatory / Legal RiskOngoing multi‑state enforcement action creates structural uncertainty: potential fines, remediation or limits on product practices could raise compliance costs, constrain origination or ancillary revenue, and damage customer trust—risks that can persist for many quarters until resolved.