Happen’s shares rose 11.9% after the company reported record pretax income and 26% growth in originations, alongside strong earnings growth. The quarter also showed continued expansion in deposits and a new home-improvement lending channel, though management cited higher rates as a factor partly offset by loan-sale pricing.
- Pretax income increased 34% year over year to a record $76.8 million; diluted EPS rose 35% to $0.50.
- Originations grew 26% to $3.3 billion, and return on tangible common equity was 15.8%.
- Total assets reached $13.3 billion, up 20%; deposits were $11.5 billion, up 22%. The company ended the quarter with a 17% total risk-based capital ratio.
- Home-improvement financing generated more than $100 million in volume in its first full quarter; HappenConnect reduced partner onboarding time by 60%, with additional partners expected in Q4.
- Management said rising rates are increasing funding costs, while loan-sale structures and pricing are helping partially offset the impact; the company remains on track to launch home equity in the second half of next year.
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