Strong operating cash generation
Cash provided by operating activities before net principal written was $560.1 million in Q1 2026, up from $410.7 million in Q1 2025 (≈ +36%), giving management flexibility to manage liquidity and originations.
Year-over-year loan book growth
Gross consumer loans receivable grew to $5.36 billion as of March 31, 2026, up $568 million or ~12% versus $4.8 billion a year ago, reflecting underlying demand across unsecured and home equity products despite late-Q1 moderation.
Performance in line with prior outlook
Q1 results were consistent with previously provided guidance: ending gross consumer loans receivable ($5.36B middle of $5.3B–$5.4B range), total yield on consumer loans 27.9% (near the top of 27%–28% range), and net charge-offs 17.8% (within the 17.5%–18.5% outlook).
Direct-to-consumer franchise remains comparatively healthy
Easyfinancial (direct-to-consumer) showed relatively stable credit performance with annualized net charge-offs for unsecured direct-to-consumer loans at 13.8% (up from 12.7% YoY) and stable weighted-average originations interest rates; management intends to prioritize growth in this franchise in H2 2026.
Cost actions and improving efficiency
Workforce reduction of approximately 9% is expected to deliver around $30 million of annualized savings; normalized efficiency ratio improved to 24.5% in Q1 (down 160 basis points from 26.1% in Q1 2025).
Proactive balance sheet and debt management
Company repaid the USD ~$65M May 2026 senior unsecured note using existing cash and reported no other near-term note maturities; average coupon on borrowings was ~6.6% at quarter-end (mostly fixed/hedged).