Record Loan Originations
FinWise Bancorp originated $1.3 billion in loans during the fourth quarter, bringing total originations for fiscal year 2024 to $5 billion, marking a 16% increase compared to $4.3 billion in the prior year.
Strong Capital Position
At the bank level, FinWise remains well capitalized significantly above federal regulatory standards.
New Strategic Programs
In 2024, FinWise added 4 new lending programs, 1 payments program, and 1 credit card program, with momentum continuing to build in the pipeline of new programs.
Growth in SBA 7(a) Loan Originations
SBA 7(a) loan originations increased in Q4 versus Q3, with a sequential quarter increase of 1.5% in SBA guaranteed balances.
Efficiency Improvement
The efficiency ratio improved to 64.2% from 67.5% in the prior quarter due to a decline in noninterest expenses.