New Horizons Investment

The Sallie Mae Trade: Cracks in the Student Loan Machine


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This 34 minute episode details the financial standing and operational performance of SLM Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae. The podcast highlights a significant shift from a net loss in the previous year to profitable results in the third quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a substantial private education loan sale and increased interest income. Management provides an analysis of liquidity buffers, risk management strategies involving interest rate swaps, and continued common stock repurchases under their 2024 program. Detailed tables outline the company's capital adequacy, showing that its banking subsidiary remains well-capitalized according to regulatory standards. The podcast discusses the accounting methodologies used for credit loss allowances and the impact of evolving economic forecasts on their financial projections. It also talks about a comprehensive regulatory disclosure regarding the company's fiscal health and strategic initiatives during the autumn of 2025.

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New Horizons InvestmentBy Odd Bird