CPS Announces Upsizing of Existing Credit Facility to Fund Accelerating Loan Origination Volume

Total credit facility capacity now exceeds $1 billion for the first time, supporting the company's stated plans to grow its loan portfolio.

Rhea-AI Summary

Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) increased its Capital One revolving credit facility to $518 million through an amendment completed October 9, 2026.

Capacity rose from $390 million, bringing total credit facility capacity to $1.026 billion. Loans remain secured by automobile receivables. Revolving borrowing is available through October 17, 2027, followed by repayment in full or an optional eighteen-month amortization period.

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• Major pointCredit facility capacity increased from $390 million to $518 million, expanding available funding. 2.6× market cap
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.CPS says expanded capacity supports continued loan portfolio growth amid growing origination volume.

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• Major pointFacility loans remain secured by automobile receivables CPS holds or acquires from dealers.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Revolving borrowing ends October 17, 2027; outstanding loans require full repayment or eighteen-month amortization.

Key Figures

Revolving facility capacity: $390 million to $518 million Total credit facility capacity: $1.026 billion Revolving borrowing period: Through October 17, 2027 +1 more

Revolving facility capacity

$390 million to $518 million

Amended agreement with Capital One and the subordinate lender

Total credit facility capacity

$1.026 billion

Across CPS credit facilities after the increase

Revolving borrowing period

Through October 17, 2027

Borrowing under the amended agreement

Amortization option

18 months

Option after the revolving borrowing period, instead of repaying outstanding loans in full

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Jul 09

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1. Jul 09

   Credit facility expansion

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   Citibank facility renewed and expanded from $335 million to $508 million, secured by automobile receivables.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

revolving credit agreement, amortize, securitization

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revolving credit agreement financial

"amended its two-year revolving credit agreement with Capital One, N.A."

A revolving credit agreement is a flexible loan arrangement where a borrower can borrow, repay, and borrow again up to a set limit, similar to a credit card. It matters because it gives businesses or individuals quick access to funds whenever needed, helping manage cash flow and cover expenses without applying for a new loan each time.

amortize financial

"to allow them to amortize for an eighteen-month period."

To amortize means to spread the repayment of a debt or the recognition of a cost over a series of scheduled payments or accounting periods. For investors, amortization shows how much of a loan payment reduces principal versus interest or how a one-time expense is gradually charged to profits, helping reveal a company’s true cash obligations and ongoing earnings power—think of paying off a big purchase with a fixed monthly plan so the cost isn’t all felt at once.

securitization financial

"through the securitization markets and service the contracts over their lives."

Securitization is when a bank or company takes a bunch of loans or assets, like mortgages or car loans, and bundles them together into a single package. They then sell pieces of this package to investors, who receive regular payments from the borrowers. This process helps the original lender get money quickly and spreads the risk among many investors.

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) (“CPS” or the “Company”) today announced that on October 9, 2026, it amended its two-year revolving credit agreement with Capital One, N.A. to increase the capacity of the facility. The amendment applies to both Capital One, N.A. and the subordinate lender, and increases the total capacity of the facility from $390 million to $518 million.

Loans under the amended credit agreement will continue to be secured by automobile receivables that CPS now holds or will acquire from dealers in the future. CPS may borrow on a revolving basis through October 17, 2027, after which CPS will have the option to repay the outstanding loans in full or to allow them to amortize for an eighteen-month period.

The increase to this facility brings the total capacity across CPS’ credit facilities to $1.026 billion and marks the first time the Company has had over $1 billion in total credit capacity.  

“This increase in capacity directly supports the continued growth of our lending programs,” said Charles E. Bradley, Chief Executive Officer. “With strong demand across our dealership network producing growth in origination volume, this upsized facility provides adequate capacity to continue to grow our loan portfolio."

About Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. is an independent specialty finance company that provides indirect automobile financing to individuals with past credit problems or limited credit histories. We purchase retail installment sales contracts primarily from franchised automobile dealerships secured by late model used vehicles and, to a lesser extent, new vehicles. We fund these contract purchases on a long-term basis through the securitization markets and service the contracts over their lives. 

Forward-looking statements in this news release include the Company's expectation that the revolving period will extend until the revolving period ends, and that an amortization period may follow, statements regarding the expected growth of the Company's lending programs, loan origination volume and portfolio, the adequacy of the Company's funding capacity, and the Company's future acquisition of automobile receivables from dealers. The revolving credit agreement that was amended on October 9, 2026, provides for both a revolving period and an amortization period to follow, but it is possible that the Company may suffer certain defaults or events of default that would terminate the revolving period or result in acceleration of maturity of the credit extended. In general, such defaults or events of default would result from losses that the Company might incur in the future. In turn, such losses might result from poor performance of receivables acquired or to be acquired by the Company, from increases in the rate of consumer bankruptcy filings, which could adversely affect the Company’s rights to collect payments from its portfolio; from changes in government regulations affecting consumer credit; or from adverse economic conditions, either generally or in geographic areas in which the Company's business is concentrated. The Company's ability to grow its lending programs and portfolio, and to use the full capacity of its credit facilities, may also be affected by dealer and consumer demand, competition, changes in interest rates, the availability of eligible collateral, compliance with facility covenants, and access to the securitization and other capital markets. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Additional risks are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contact

Danny Bharwani, EVP/ Chief Financial Officer
949-753-6811

FAQ

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How much did CPS increase its Capital One credit facility?

CPS increased the facility from $390 million to $518 million. The amendment was completed October 9, 2026, and brought total capacity across its credit facilities to $1.026 billion.

Does the CPS credit facility amendment apply to the subordinate lender?

The amendment applies to both Capital One and the subordinate lender.