FinWise Bancorp reported a strong full-year 2025 with net income growth driven by strategic investments and disciplined expense management. The fourth quarter showed steady performance with increased loan originations year-over-year, though slightly down from the prior quarter due to seasonality. The company is focused on growing its credit-enhanced product and diversifying its loan portfolio.
Full year 2025 net income increased 26% to $16.1 million compared to 2024.
positiveFourth quarter loan originations totaled $1.6 billion, an increase from $1.3 billion in the prior year quarter.
positiveFull-year 2025 loan originations reached $6.1 billion, representing 22% year-over-year growth.
positiveNet interest margin improved to 11.42% in Q4 2025 from 9.01% in Q3 2025 and 10.00% in Q4 2024.
positiveEfficiency ratio improved to 50.5% in Q4 2025 from 64.2% in Q4 2024.
positiveNonperforming loan balances increased to $43.7 million as of December 31, 2025, up from $36.5 million in the prior year.
negativeProvision for credit losses increased significantly to $17.7 million in Q4 2025, up from $3.9 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to growth in the credit enhanced loan portfolio and adoption of more conservative servicing standards.
attentionNet charge-offs increased to $6.7 million in Q4 2025 from $3.2 million in Q4 2024.
attentionAllowance for credit losses to total loans held-for-investment increased to 6.2% as of December 31, 2025, from 2.8% as of December 31, 2024.
attentionLeverage ratio decreased to 16.9% in Q4 2025 from 20.6% in Q4 2024, due to loan portfolio growth exceeding capital growth.
attentionQ4 2025 Net Income of $3.9 million decreased from $4.9 million in Q3 2025, although it increased from $2.8 million in Q4 2024.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Strategic Program loans - with credit enhancement | N/A | — | — | — |
Strategic Program loans - without credit enhancement | N/A | — | — | — |
SBA loans | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
FinWise delivered a strong 2025, growing net income 26% versus 2024 and posting a steady fourth quarter, all of which underscores how our multi-year investments are gradually translating into tangible, sustainable results.
We delivered balanced revenue growth and disciplined expense management, leading to solid profitability and continued expansion of tangible book value per share.
Fourth quarter loan originations totaled $1.6 billion, ahead of our initial guidance of $1.4 billion. This brings full-year 2025 originations to $6.1 billion, representing healthy 22% year-over-year growth.
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