Upstart Holdings, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Castlelake, a global alternative investment manager specializing in asset-based private credit investments, has agreed to purchase up to $1.2 billion of consumer installment loans originated on Upstart's AI lending marketplace. The 12-month forward flow arrangement builds on a previous 2023 agreement between the two companies. Upstart, which connects millions of consumers to over 100 banks and credit unions using AI for loan approval, benefits from this deal by ensuring a steady capital supply for affordable credit. Castlelake's decision is based on its experience in acquiring or financing over 17 million consumer credit and small business loans. This transaction further solidifies Castlelake's role in the consumer credit and specialty finance sector since 2015.

Seattle Credit Union, a leading credit union and Community Development Financial Institution in Washington state, has partnered with Upstart, an AI-driven lending marketplace. This partnership aims to offer personal loans digitally to new and existing members. Seattle Credit Union, which has assets exceeding $1 billion and serves 55,000 members, joined the Upstart Referral Network in February 2023. Qualified applicants on Upstart.com will receive tailored loan offers matching Seattle Credit Union’s credit policies, enhancing access to affordable credit in the community.

Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST) announced its first quarter 2024 financial results, reporting total revenue of $128 million, a 24% increase from the previous year. Despite a 9% sequential decline, total fee revenue increased by 18%. The company originated 119,380 loans totaling $1.1 billion, with a 14% conversion rate. While income from operations improved to ($67.5) million, GAAP net income was ($64.6) million. Adjusted EBITDA was ($20.3) million, with a contribution margin of 59%.

CEO Dave Girouard expressed confidence in a return to sequential growth in the second half of the year and positive EBITDA by year-end, despite current credit challenges.

Upstart, a leading AI lending marketplace, has launched the first AI certification program for financial services. The online course aims to provide executives in financial services with the knowledge and skills needed to lead the AI transformation in their organizations. Upstart's CEO, Dave Girouard, highlights the importance of AI in shaping the financial industry. The course covers foundational AI concepts, model assessment, ethics, applications in financial services, and next steps for implementation. The program is free for a time and offers a digital badge and certificate upon completion.