Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Capital generation was $272 million, up 29% year over year [4] - C&I adjusted earnings were $1.90 per share, up 51% [4] - Total revenue grew 9% to $1.6 billion, with interest income also increasing by 9% [18] - Managed receivables ended the quarter at $25.9 billion, up $1.6 billion or 6% from a year ago [16] - Third quarter GAAP net income was $199 million, or $1.67 per diluted share, up 27% from the previous year [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Originations increased by 5% year over year, totaling $3.9 billion [16] - Credit card receivables reached $834 million, with over 1 million credit card customers [9] - Auto finance receivables were over $2.7 billion, up about $100 million from the last quarter [10] - Consumer loan yield was 22.6%, flat from the second quarter but up 49 basis points year over year [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - 30-plus day delinquency rate was 5.41%, down 16 basis points year over year [5] - C&I net charge-offs were 7%, down 51 basis points compared to the previous year [5] - Consumer loan net charge-offs were 6.7%, down 66 basis points year over year [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on innovation across products, digital experience, and data science to drive growth [31] - A conservative underwriting posture is maintained while exploring growth opportunities in high credit quality segments [17][38] - The company plans to increase its dividend by $0.01 quarterly, reflecting confidence in business strength [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the health of the consumer and the stability of the non-prime market [32][34] - There is a cautious optimism regarding macroeconomic factors, with expectations for continued year-over-year improvement in credit metrics [36] - The company anticipates capital generation in 2025 will significantly exceed 2024, reflecting strong business momentum [30] Other Important Information - The company has been recognized as one of America's top 100 most loved workplaces for 2025 [12] - A $1 billion share repurchase program was approved, indicating confidence in the company's capital generation [14] - The company has expanded its whole loan sale forward flow agreement, enhancing capital and funding flexibility [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the current health of the non-prime consumer? - Management noted that they are not seeing negative trends in auto credit and that consumers are holding up well, with stable disposable income [32][33] Question: Can you provide insights on the direction of delinquencies? - Management expects continued year-on-year improvement in consumer loan net charge-offs and believes delinquencies are in line with expectations [36] Question: What is the company's stance on underwriting standards? - The company maintains a conservative underwriting posture and is focused on booking loans that meet risk-adjusted return thresholds [38] Question: How is the company managing funding costs? - Funding costs have come in lower than expected due to successful bond issuances and proactive debt management [41][42] Question: What are the company's plans regarding share buybacks? - The company anticipates increasing buybacks as excess capital generation grows, with a $1 billion program approved through 2028 [44] Question: How does the competitive environment look for originations? - The company sees a constructive competitive environment, with originations up 10% year-to-date, and pricing has remained stable [48][49]