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Oportun Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven fintech company dedicated to providing responsible and affordable financial services, particularly to individuals with limited or no credit history. Formerly known as Progreso Financiero, Oportun focuses on empowering the underserved Hispanic community in the United States through advanced data analytics and technology.
Oportun’s suite of financial products includes personal loans, auto loans, unsecured personal loans, and secured personal loans. Additionally, the company offers deposit accounts, debit card services, and other transaction services to its customers. Oportun operates over 170 locations across California, Illinois, Texas, Utah, and Nevada, with a commitment to delivering a supportive service experience through bilingual staff and multi-channel support.
In recent news, Oportun entered into a $400 million whole loan flow sale agreement with Castlelake, an experienced investor in the consumer credit sector, to acquire personal loan production from Oportun over the next 12 months. This strategic relationship underscores the sustained strong demand for Oportun's lending products among institutional investors and is expected to bolster Oportun's mission of financial inclusion.
Since its inception, Oportun has provided over $17.8 billion in responsible credit, helping members save more than $2.4 billion in interest and fees. The company is also leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its borrowing, saving, and budgeting capabilities, thereby aiding its 2.2 million members in building better financial futures.
Despite some challenges, including an 82% decline in stockholder return since its IPO in late 2019, Oportun's core business remains robust. The company’s leadership is under scrutiny from significant shareholders like Findell Capital Management, who are urging more decisive actions to unlock shareholder value.
For more detailed information on Oportun Financial Corporation and its latest developments, visit their website at Oportun.com.
Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT), a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, announced the appointment of Irfan Ganchi as Chief Product Officer and Deepak Rao as Chief Technology Officer, effective March 15, 2023. Ganchi previously worked at Meta, focusing on B2C services and fintech platforms, and has experience at Uber and Amazon. Rao comes from SoFi, with nearly 20 years at Microsoft in various roles. CEO Raul Vazquez emphasized that these appointments are crucial for expanding Oportun's digital banking services, aiming to empower members in their financial journeys. Oportun has provided over $15.5 billion in affordable credit since its inception.
Oportun Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: OPRT) reported robust financial results for Q4 and FY 2022. Total originations reached $610 million in Q4, bringing annual originations to $2.9 billion, up 27%. Revenue for Q4 was $262 million, a 35% increase year-over-year, leading to a total revenue of $953 million for FY 2022, up 52%. Notably, adjusted net income for Q4 was $4.6 million, though the annual net loss was $78 million. The company enacted cost-saving measures projected to reduce expenses by $48 to $53 million annually. As of December 31, 2022, total members grew to 1.9 million, highlighting the company’s focus on returning borrowers.
Oportun Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: OPRT) has unveiled its new brand identity and product experience, merging Oportun and Digit into a unified financial services app. This transition aims to empower members in managing their finances through intelligent borrowing, savings, budgeting, and spending tools. Since its inception, Oportun has issued over $14.7 billion in loans and facilitated savings exceeding $8 billion. The platform has supported over 1 million individuals in building credit history and helps members save an average of $1,800 annually. The app is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is set to release its fourth quarter 2022 financial results on March 13, 2023, after market close. Following this, a conference call and earnings webcast will be held at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT) to discuss the results. Investors can access the live event via Oportun’s investor relations website or join the call using the provided dial-in numbers. Oportun continues its mission to offer inclusive financial services, having provided over $14 billion in credit and helping members save more than $2.3 billion in interest and fees since inception. The company has also helped members save over $8.5 billion for future needs.
Oportun recently highlighted Chandra Bradley, senior director of enterprise risk management, for her unique approach to integrating empathy into risk practices. Bradley founded the Black Professionals Employee Resource Group to foster community and support among Black employees, driven by social justice events in 2020. With a solid background in finance and consulting, she promotes career development among younger colleagues. Her empathetic approach provides a nuanced understanding of risks, enhancing risk management effectiveness. The PR underscores Oportun's commitment to diversity, community, and a people-first culture in the fintech sector.
Oportun Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: OPRT) announced a restructuring plan focused on streamlining operations and allocating resources efficiently amid a challenging macroeconomic environment. This includes a 10% reduction in corporate staff, affecting around 155 employees, with expected pre-tax charges of $5 million to $6 million in Q1 2023. The company anticipates an annualized savings of about $38 million in compensation and benefits starting in 2023. Preliminary Q4 2022 results indicate total revenue of approximately $262 million and an annualized net charge-off rate of 12.8%, with expectations to decrease to Oportun's target range of 7% to 9% by Q3 2023.
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