Medallion Financial Corp. reported a net loss of $23.6 million for the third quarter of 2020, primarily due to losses in the medallion segment impacted by COVID-19. However, the consumer and commercial lending segments saw record net income, and total assets remained strong at $1.6 billion.
Net loss was $23.6 million, or $0.97 per share, compared to net income of $5.0 million, or $0.20 per share, in the prior year quarter.
The medallion segment lost nearly $36 million due to the impact of COVID-19.
Net interest income increased 15% to $29.1 million, driven by consumer lending segments.
Net income from consumer and commercial lending segments increased 41% to a record $14.1 million.
The Company took steps to effectively put the taxi medallion loan portfolio behind and will focus on collection and recovery efforts. Consumer payment deferrals from the second quarter were largely resolved in the third quarter.