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NewtekOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEWT) is a financial holding company that offers an extensive range of business and financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the United States. Established in 1998, NewtekOne has built a robust business model centered around leveraging technology to deliver financial services effectively and efficiently.
NewtekOne operates through several reportable segments: Banking, Technology, NSBF, and Payments. The company provides comprehensive services including Business Lending, SBA Lending Solutions, Electronic Payment Processing, and Technology Solutions such as Cloud Computing, Data Backup, Storage, Retrieval, and IT Consulting. Additionally, they offer eCommerce, Accounts Receivable Financing, Inventory Financing, Insurance Solutions, Web Services, and Payroll and Benefits Solutions.
The firm's financial condition is strong, evidenced by over $100 million in stockholders' equity and more than $160 million in revenues. NewtekOne has operated as a publicly traded company for over a decade and is currently under Sarbanes-Oxley regulation. The company prides itself on transparency, with fully accessible financial statements available online.
Recent achievements include significant growth in their SBA 7(a) loan program, where Newtek Bank closed a record $262.9 million of loans in Q4 2023, making it the largest SBA 7(a) lender by total approved dollar amount. NewtekOne's total loan closings reached $1.1 billion in 2023.
NewtekOne's proprietary technology, NewTracker, supports their cost-effective business model by providing a user-friendly interface for interacting with their subject matter experts in areas like Banking, Lending, Payments, Technology, Payroll, and Insurance. This system allows clients to access a single online dashboard for all their financial needs, ensuring a seamless and integrated experience.
The company's recent partnerships reflect its commitment to enhancing its service offerings. A notable collaboration with 1-800Accountant aims to provide digital bookkeeping, accounting, and tax advisory services, integrated with Newtek Bank’s online banking and payment processing functionalities.
NewtekOne’s operating model is unique in the financial sector, emphasizing digital solutions and minimizing the need for traditional branches. This innovative approach has allowed them to maintain growth and stability even during challenging economic times.
With a CET1 ratio of 16.5%, a total capital ratio of 19.6%, and a leverage ratio of 15.6%, NewtekOne is well-capitalized and poised for continued growth. The company forecasts an increase in annual EPS to a range of $1.80 to $2.00 per basic and diluted common share in 2024, up from $1.71 in 2023.
For more detailed information or to view their financial statements, visit their investor relations section at investor.newtekbusinessservices.com or contact Jayne Cavuoto at (212) 273-8179 or jcavuoto@newtekone.com.
NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results announcement for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 8:30 am ET, led by CEO Barry Sloane and CFO M. Scott Price.
Interested participants must pre-register online to receive dial-in information or access the webcast. The earnings presentation will be available for review on February 26, 2025, in the 'Events & Presentations' section of NewtekOne's Investor Relations website. A replay of the call and presentation will be accessible on the company's website for one year following the live presentation.
NewtekOne's subsidiary, Newtek Bank, reported significant growth reaching $1.03 billion in total deposits as of December 31, 2024, marking a 97% increase year-over-year. The bank has grown its deposits by $884 million since its acquisition in January 2023.
Key metrics include: 78% insured deposits, core business deposits of $216 million (96% increase), and 950 new business checking accounts added in Q4 2024. The bank expanded from 1,400 to approximately 15,000 bank accounts over two years.
The deposit composition consists of 28% commercial deposits (including 3% brokered CDs) and 72% consumer deposits. The bank maintains an efficiency ratio below 40% and operates through a digital account opening process with 24/7/365 U.S.-based video representative support.
NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) and Paltalk (NASDAQ: PALT) have scheduled a conference call on January 2, 2025, to discuss Paltalk's acquisition of Newtek Technology Solutions (NTS). The deal, set to close on January 2, 2025, involves Paltalk paying $4 million in cash and issuing 4 million shares of newly created non-voting preferred stock to NewtekOne.
The agreement includes a potential earn-out of up to $5 million based on 2025-2026 Adjusted EBITDA performance. NTS currently manages IT services for approximately 17,000 customers. Post-acquisition, all 47 NTS team members will be retained by Paltalk, which plans to rename itself to Intelligent Protection Management Corp with a new ticker 'IPM'. NewtekOne will maintain its IT services through NTS and continue referring technology solutions opportunities to Paltalk.
NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 13, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of December 31, 2024. The company notes that future dividend amounts and timing remain subject to the Board of Directors' discretion.
NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) and Apiture have been awarded Most Effective Bank-FinTech Partnership at the IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards 2024. Newtek Bank, launched in 2023 as a digital-only federally chartered bank, has achieved significant growth using Apiture's digital banking platform. The bank's deposits grew from $140 million to $928 million through November 30, 2024, representing a 563% increase. The bank has opened and manages over 14,000 distinct accounts.
The partnership integrated digital banking capabilities into The Newtek Advantage™ platform, offering business customers access to payroll, payment processing, insurance, business lending, and other solutions in a single online portal. This integration was achieved without using brokers, branches, or business development officers.
NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) has reaffirmed its forecast to originate approximately $1.4 billion in business loans in 2024 across various loan products. The company projects $1.9 billion in business loans for 2025, representing a 36% increase.
The loan portfolio includes SBA 7(a), SBA 504, alternative loan program, CRE conforming, and C&I conforming loans. Most growth in 2025 is expected from alternative loans, CRE conforming loans, C&I conforming loans, and SBA 504 loans. The company maintains its EPS forecast of $1.85-$2.05 for 2024 and $2.00-$2.25 for 2025.
NewtekOne's subsidiary, Newtek Bank, has launched Zero-Fee Business Banking™, offering commercial clients depository accounts without any hidden fees or costs. The program eliminates charges for ACH, wires, monthly service, maintenance, overdrafts, and insufficient funds, with no minimum balance requirements. The bank aims to provide higher interest rates compared to national averages on commercial checking and savings accounts. Customers can verify potential savings using the newly launched Newtek Zero-Fee Calculator™ on their website.
NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) CEO Barry Sloane was interviewed at the LD Micro Main Event XVII Investor Conference by Sequire CEO Chris Miglino. The 13-minute interview covered NewtekOne's history and its current role in serving approximately 30 million independent business owners across the United States. Sloane discussed the company's two decades of operating experience and its strategic position as a bank holding company with a national charter, highlighting potential for continued growth and market share expansion.
NewtekOne (NEWT) reported Q3 2024 earnings of $0.45 per share, up 4.7% from both Q2 2024 and Q3 2023. Net interest income reached $11.0 million, showing a 20.9% increase from Q2 2024. Total assets grew 21.4% to $1.7 billion, while loans held for investment increased 13.3% to $913.0 million. The company's Payments segment reported pretax income of $5.3 million, up 32.5% year-over-year. Newtek Bank saw deposits grow 43.7% to $745.7 million since December 2023. The company maintains its 2024 EPS guidance of $1.85-$2.05 and forecasts 2025 EPS of $2.00-$2.25.
NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) has appointed Ron Lay as Chief Technology Officer for both NewtekOne and Newtek Bank. Lay brings 20 years of experience in technology, digital strategy, and risk compliance within banking and financial services. His previous roles include Managing Director at Investia Software Solutions and Global Head of Wholesale IT Digital at HSBC, where he led a team of 3,500 people managing systems processing over $18 trillion in annual payments. Earlier, he held senior positions at JP Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, and Charles Schwab.