Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted net revenue reached a record $950 million, up 38% year over year [6][31] - Adjusted EBITDA was a record $277 million, up nearly 50% year over year, with an EBITDA margin of 29% [8][31] - Net income for the quarter was $139 million, representing a margin of 14% [8][31] - Tangible book value increased to $7.2 billion, reflecting a 46% increase year over year [9][43] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Financial services and technology platform segments generated revenue of $534 million, up 57% year over year [7][31] - Lending segment adjusted net revenue grew 23% year over year to $481 million, driven by strong originations of $6.6 billion [7][34] - Total fee-based revenue reached a record $409 million, up 50% from the prior year [8][31] - Loan platform business generated $168 million in adjusted net revenue, up 29% from the previous quarter [33] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added a record 905,000 new members in Q3, increasing total members by 35% year over year to 12.6 million [6][31] - Cross-buy rate reached 40% for new products opened by existing members, indicating effective strategy [6] - Total originations reached a record of $9.9 billion for the third quarter, an increase of $1.2 billion from the prior record [7][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on product innovation and brand building, entering new areas like crypto, blockchain, and AI [5][10] - Plans to launch SoFi Pay for international payments and a crypto trading platform by the end of the year [12][14] - The strategy emphasizes a one-stop shop approach to enhance member engagement and cross-selling opportunities [10][66] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong member engagement and a solid foundation for growth [10][56] - The company expects to benefit from lower interest rates, particularly in student loan refinancing and home equity markets [56][57] - Revised outlook for 2025 includes expectations of adding approximately 3.5 million members and adjusted net revenue of approximately $3.54 billion [43][44] Other Important Information - The company raised $1.7 billion in new capital, significantly strengthening its balance sheet [41][42] - The average FICO score for personal loan borrowers is 745, indicating a focus on high-quality lending [24][37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Overview of consumer credit health - Management highlighted strong performance across products, with declining net charge-offs and a focus on quality lending [46][49] Question: Impact of lower rate environment on lending volume - Management indicated that lower rates would benefit student loan refinancing and home equity markets, with a significant opportunity to market lower-cost mortgages [53][56] Question: Competitive environment and membership growth - Management attributed growth to increased brand awareness and new product launches, indicating a positive outlook for continued growth [64][66] Question: Funding mix for growth - Management noted opportunities in the loan platform business for non-personal loans and a potential reduction in dependency on deposits over time [68][70] Question: Strength of loan platform business - Management reported growth across both new and existing partners, with a flight to quality observed in the market [72][73]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted net revenue of $950 million for Q3 2025, representing a 38% increase year over year [5][31] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $277 million, up nearly 50% year over year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 29% [8][31] - Net income for the quarter was $139 million, translating to a margin of 14%, with earnings per share at $0.11 [8][31] - Tangible book value increased to $7.2 billion, reflecting a 46% increase from the previous year [9][42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Financial services and technology platform segments generated revenue of $534 million, up 57% year over year, now representing 56% of total revenue [6][31] - Lending segment adjusted net revenue grew 23% year over year to $481 million, driven by strong originations of $6.6 billion [6][34] - Total loan originations reached a record $9.9 billion for the third quarter, an increase of $1.2 billion from the prior record [6][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added a record 905,000 new members in Q3, increasing total members by 35% year over year to 12.6 million [5][31] - Cross-buy rate reached its highest level since 2022, with 40% of new products opened by existing members [5][31] - Fee-based revenue was a quarterly record at $409 million, up 50% from the prior year [8][31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on product innovation and brand building, entering new areas like crypto, blockchain, and AI [4][10] - Plans to launch SoFi Pay for international payments and a crypto trading platform were highlighted as part of the product roadmap [12][15] - The company aims to leverage technology supercycles in AI and blockchain to enhance its offerings and member experience [10][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's prospects, citing a strong foundation with nearly 13 million members and a $45 billion balance sheet [10] - The company expects to benefit from lower interest rates, particularly in student loan refinancing and home equity lending [55][56] - Revised guidance for 2025 includes expectations for 3.5 million new members and adjusted net revenue of approximately $3.54 billion, reflecting a 36% year-over-year growth [43][44] Other Important Information - The company has successfully diversified its revenue streams, with 56% of revenue now coming from non-lending sources [9][66] - The average FICO score for personal loan borrowers is 745, indicating a focus on high-quality lending [24][37] - The company raised $1.7 billion in new capital, significantly strengthening its balance sheet [40][41] Q&A Session Summary Question: Overview of consumer credit health - Management reported strong performance across products, with net charge-offs declining, indicating high-quality loans [46][47] - The focus has been on maintaining loan quality through economic cycles, with confidence in the current credit environment [48][49] Question: Impact of lower rate environment on lending volume - Management indicated that lower rates would benefit student loan refinancing and home equity lending, with significant opportunities for marketing to existing members [52][55] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on lower rates due to its technology and operational capabilities [56][57] Question: Competitive environment and membership growth - Growth in membership is attributed to increased brand awareness and new product launches, with a focus on efficient marketing strategies [61][62] - Management noted a flight to quality among capital providers, enhancing the company's competitive position [60][70] Question: Funding growth on balance sheet - Management discussed opportunities in the loan platform business for non-personal loans, indicating a shift in funding strategies over time [65][66] - The company aims to leverage blockchain technologies to diversify funding sources [67]

Investor Presentation Q3 2025 October 2025 Disclaimer Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation includes certain non-GAAP financial measures (including on a forward-looking basis) such as Adjusted Net Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EPS, ROTCE, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income Margin, Adjusted Noninterest Income, and Tangible Book Value. These non-GAAP measures are in addition to, and not a substitute for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepare ...

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