Record Loan Origination Growth
Earnest doubled origination volume year-over-year for the third straight quarter, totaling approximately $800 million in new loans, with $528 million in refi loans, the highest quarterly volume this year, and $260 million in in-school lending, also the highest quarterly volume in history.
Expense Reduction Success
Exceeded ambitious expense reduction targets ahead of schedule, with total core expenses for the quarter declining by $93 million to $109 million, and on track to remove over 90% of the $400 million run-rate expense reduction target by the end of 2025.
Increased Life of Loan Cash Flows
Projected life of loan cash flows increased by approximately $195 million, driven by lower prepayment rate assumptions and revised financing and securitized debt service assumptions.
Strong ABS Financing Activity
Completed the fourth term ABS financing of the year, backed by refi loan collateral, demonstrating strong investor demand and achieving high advance rates.