Sallie Mae reported a strong first quarter in 2023, marked by the highest level of loan originations in the company's history. The company's balance sheet and liquidity position are solid, and credit performance is improving.
GAAP net income was $119 million, a decrease of 8% year-over-year.
Net interest income increased by 8% to $405 million.
Private education loan originations rose by 12% to $2.4 billion.
The company expects to close a $2 billion loan sale in early May.
For 2023, Sallie Mae expects full-year diluted non-GAAP “Core Earnings” per common share of $2.50 - $2.70, full-year Private Education Loan originations year-over-year growth of 5% - 6%, full-year total loan portfolio net charge-offs of $345 million - $385 million, and full-year non-interest expenses of $610 million - $620 million.