Improved Credit Performance
Annualized net charge-off rate was 11.9%, 26 basis points better than the lower end of guidance. 30-plus day delinquencies were down 34 basis points year-over-year to 5.2%.
Return to Growth in Originations
Originations at $480 million during Q3 were virtually flat year-over-year, with a focus on decreasing average loan sizes, which were down 18% year-over-year.
Cost Reduction and Higher Profitability
GAAP operating expenses were $102 million, down 17% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $31 million, more than doubling last year's level and exceeding the top end of guidance by 21%.
Strategic Transactions
Closed the sale of the credit card portfolio, expected to be $2 million Adjusted EBITDA accretive this quarter and $11 million for full year 2025. Executed an agreement for a $235 million 4-year senior term loan facility.
Positive Outlook for 2025
Expectations for Diluted EPS between $0.25 and $0.50, Adjusted EPS between $1 and $1.25, and an annualized net charge-off rate between 11% and 12%.