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SoFi Technologies, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

SAN FRANCISCO – October 30, 2023 – SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), a member-centric, one-stop shop for digital financial services that helps members borrow, save, spend, invest and protect their money, reported financial results today for its third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

SoFi’s executive management team will host a live audio webcast beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (5:00 a.m. Pacific Time) today to discuss the quarter’s financial results and business highlights. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live webcast at https://investors.sofi.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the SoFi Investor Relations website for 30 days. Investor information, including supplemental financial information, is available on SoFi’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.sofi.com.

About SoFi

SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) is a member-centric, one-stop shop for digital financial services on a mission to help people achieve financial independence to realize their ambitions. The company’s full suite of financial products and services helps its more than 6.9 million SoFi members borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better by giving them fast access to the tools they need to get their money right, all in one app. SoFi also equips members with the resources they need to get ahead – like career advisors, Credentialed Financial Planners (CFP®), exclusive experiences and events, and a thriving community – on their path to financial independence. 

SoFi innovates across three business segments: Lending, Financial Services – which includes SoFi Checking and SavingsSoFi InvestSoFi Credit CardSoFi Protect, and SoFi Insights – and Technology Platform, which offers the only end-to-end vertically integrated financial technology stack. SoFi Bank, N.A., an affiliate of SoFi, is a nationally chartered bank, regulated by the OCC and FDIC and SoFi is a bank holding company regulated by the Federal Reserve. The company is also the naming rights partner of SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams. For more information, visit SoFi.com or download our iOS and Android apps.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements above are forward-looking and as such are not historical facts. This includes, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations for the full year 2023 adjusted net revenue and adjusted EBITDA, our expectations regarding the profitability of our three business segments and GAAP profitability of our company in the fourth quarter of 2023, our expectations regarding our ability to continue to grow our business, improve our financials and increase our member, product and total accounts count, our ability to navigate the macroeconomic environment and the financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for our future operations. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as “achieve”, “continue”, “expect”, “growth”, “may”, “plan”, “strategy”, “will be”, “will continue”, and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements include: (i) the effect of and uncertainties related to macroeconomic factors such as fluctuating inflation and interest rates; (ii) our ability to achieve profitability, operating efficiencies and continued growth across our three businesses in the future, as well as our ability to achieve GAAP net income profitability in the fourth quarter of 2023 and expected GAAP net income margins; (iii) the impact on our business of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment; (iv) our ability to realize the benefits of being a bank holding company and operating SoFi Bank, including continuing to grow high quality deposits and our rewards program for members; (v) our ability to respond and adapt to changing market and economic conditions, including recessionary pressures, inflationary pressures, interest rates, and volatility from global events; (vi) our ability to continue to drive brand awareness and realize the benefits or our integrated multi-media marketing and advertising campaigns; (vii) our ability to vertically integrate our businesses and accelerate the pace of innovation of our financial products; (viii) our ability to manage our growth effectively and our expectations regarding the development and expansion of our business; (ix) our ability to access sources of capital on acceptable terms or at all, including debt financing and other sources of capital to finance operations and growth; (x) the success of our continued investments in our Financial Services segment and in our business generally; (xi) the success of our marketing efforts and our ability to expand our member base and increase our product adds; (xii) our ability to maintain our leadership position in certain categories of our business and to grow market share in existing markets or any new markets we may enter; (xiii) our ability to develop new products, features and functionality that are competitive and meet market needs; (xiv) our ability to realize the benefits of our strategy, including what we refer to as our FSPL; (xv) our ability to make accurate credit and pricing decisions or effectively forecast our loss rates; (xvi) our ability to establish and maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting; (xvii) our ability to maintain the security and reliability of our products; and (xviii) the outcome of any legal or governmental proceedings that may be instituted against us. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our last quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and those that are included in any of our future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K, under the Exchange Act.

These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date hereof and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, our actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release presents information about our adjusted net revenue and adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP financial measures provided as supplements to the results provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). We use adjusted net revenue and adjusted EBITDA to evaluate our operating performance, formulate business plans, help better assess our overall liquidity position, and make strategic decisions, including those relating to operating expenses and the allocation of internal resources. Accordingly, we believe that adjusted net revenue and adjusted EBITDA provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management. These non-GAAP measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only, have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the analysis of other GAAP financial measures, such as total net revenue and net income (loss). Other companies may not use these non-GAAP measures or may use similar measures that are defined in a different manner. Therefore, SoFi’s non-GAAP measures may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided in Table 2 to the “Financial Tables” herein.

Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures are presented without reconciliations of such forward-looking non-GAAP measures because the GAAP financial measures are not accessible on a forward-looking basis and reconciling information is not available without unreasonable effort due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliations, including adjustments reflected in our reconciliation of historic non-GAAP financial measures, the amounts of which, based on historical experience, could be material.

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Holiday Spending Guide for Every Shopper NDD

Budget Better This Holiday: A Smart Spending Guide

The holiday season is full of joy – stuffing stockings, celebrating with friends and family. But with all of the scheduling, shopping, and spending, it can also bring stress. Whether you start your holiday shopping on the first of the year or (ahem) the week before the big day, you probably want to make the most of your money, optimize your spending style, and stress less. This guide, full of tips and tricks, can help you do just that.


Holiday Expenses, Explained

A big part of staying on budget during the holidays is figuring out all your expenses. It’s easy to overlook things like the cost of holiday cards and rides from the airport.

This checklist can help you earmark dollars for all of your seasonal spending:

•   Gifts for immediate family, extended family, friends, coworkers, clients, teachers, Secret Santas, your mail carrier, and anyone else. Don’t forget about sales tax and shipping.

•   Gift wrap and holiday cards (their cost counts too!)

•   Holiday decorations, such as a Christmas tree, outdoor lighting, table settings, candles, etc.

•   Holiday food and drink, including at-home celebrations and going out.

•   Travel, if you are going visiting, can involve plane tickets, getting to the airport, car rentals, parking, hotels, pet boarding, and more.

•   Other expenses need budgeting too, such as your annual Nutcracker tickets or charity donations.

Assign dollar amounts to each expense, total the figures, and determine how much of that you can reasonably spend based on your income, any money you’ve saved for the holidays, and any options you have to supplement your funds.


Quiz: Uncover Your Holiday Shopping Style

Are you the sort who stockpiles gifts months before Whamageddon kicks in? Or do you join the crowds in a last-minute buying frenzy? Understanding your holiday shopping style can help you better manage your money and avoid debt. Take this quiz to ID your M.O.:

What’s your shopping style?

Take this 30 second quiz to find out.



The Early Bird Shopper

If you start your holiday shopping before spring, plan and budget meticulously, and enjoy the victory of scoring a great discount, learn how to amp up those skills and save even more, including on travel.




The Traditional Shopper

If you love to personalize your holiday shopping (in-store visits, hunting for deals and “just the right thing” online, wrapping gifts yourself), try these tactics to budget even better.




The Last-Minute Shopper

Do you tend to shop at the eleventh hour and wind up overspending due to time constraints? Take a breath! These tips can help you manage the process and stress less.




The Pragmatic Shopper

Do you love to streamline your holiday shopping for efficiency? Is online shopping a dear friend? Nothing wrong with that! Learn how to save even more as you swipe, tap, and click your way forward.





Holiday Spending by the Numbers

Are you curious about how your shopping habits stack up — whether you’re a big spender, carefully thrifty, or somewhere in between? You’re in the right place. Take a break from decking the halls and consider these facts from a recent SoFi survey5:

•   Americans’ top two stressors ahead of the holidays are finances (34%) and shopping (22%).

•   Shoppers also take playing the role of Santa very seriously. They expect to spend more than $1,100 on holiday gifts and more than $100, on average, for each gift.

•   More than one-third of people have gone into debt buying gifts for the holidays.

•   Pressure to keep up with others plays a big role in shoppers’ overspending. People tend to go $800 over budget, on average, to match what others are spending on them.

•   Close to two-thirds of shoppers are planners: 64% of people save in advance for their holiday shopping, and the same percentage creates a budget in order to manage their holiday spending.

•   How early do people begin their holiday shopping? 21% of people start near Halloween, 31% start near Thanksgiving, and 19% start in early December. Nearly 15%, however, cross gifts off their lists all year round.

With people paying out four figures on gifts — not to mention the $2,574 that holiday travelers spend, on average — it’s easy to see how many carry debt into the New Year. Budgeting wisely ahead of time, however, and then sticking to your plan can help keep your finances on track during the most wonderful time of the year.

Avoid Debt This Holiday Season

It’s tempting to go overboard for the holidays with all the gifts, entertaining, and travel. And who wants a Charlie Brown Christmas tree when you could get a lavish, pre-lit eight-footer?

But when your credit card payment is due after all the celebrations and memory-making, you may wish you hadn’t been quite so free with your spending.

You don’t have to go full Grinch to avoid this scenario. Instead, try these tips:

•   Set a budget for how much you can comfortably spend, and stick to it. Don’t forget factors like sales tax and shipping; they can add to the bottom line.

•   Save for holiday shopping in advance. Start setting aside money long before the season arrives so you don’t have to rely on high-interest credit cards. And if you save that money in a high-yield account, you’ll have extra cash, as well.

•   Use your credit cards wisely. You don’t have to go into debt to make the holiday special. Don’t spend more on your credit card than you can afford to pay at the end of your statement. If a credit card makes overspending too tempting, try to pay with your debit card or cash (if the latter appeals, try the envelope system to manage your money).

•   Shop early. Stockpile gifts when items go on sale. Being an early bird will also help you avoid elevated prices for scarce, in-demand items as the holiday season kicks in.

•   Comparison shop. The holidays are a competitive time, and by spending a few minutes online, you may find great deals, coupons, and other ways to save.

•   Remind yourself that it really is the thought that counts. A small gift card to a favorite cafe or homemade cookies can be as meaningful as dropping much more money at a boutique.

•   Check in with your money often as you move through the season. Your bank may offer tools that make it easy to see how your spending is tracking.


Tools and Tips to Manage Your Holiday Money

Give yourself the gift of better money management this holiday season. Here are some ways to tweak your financial toolkit:


Budget Tracker

Track your spending; You may benefit from budgeting tools, setting spending limits, and receiving alerts if you get close to them. Your bank may have features that can help with this, such as SoFi Insights3.

LEARN MORE


Automated Savings

Automate your savings to accumulate funds for your holiday spending. This can help you avoid or minimize credit debt. For instance, you might try SoFi Vaults, which allows you to set up different savings Vaults (say, one for gifts, one for travel) and then have funds automatically transferred there from checking. You determine the amount and frequency.

LEARN MORE


Debt Consolidation

Paying off credit card debt can be a challenge. Eliminating it with a personal loan, like a SoFi Personal Loan, could help4. Personal loans can offer a lower interest rate, which in turn can benefit your finances and relieve some holiday money stress.

LEARN MORE


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Holiday Spending Guide for Every Shopper YDD

Budget Better This Holiday: A Smart Spending Guide

The holiday season is full of joy – stuffing stockings, celebrating with friends and family. But with all of the scheduling, shopping, and spending, it can also bring stress. Whether you start your holiday shopping on the first of the year or (ahem) the week before the big day, you probably want to make the most of your money, optimize your spending style, and stress less. This guide, full of tips and tricks, can help you do just that.


Holiday Expenses, Explained

A big part of staying on budget during the holidays is figuring out all your expenses. It’s easy to overlook things like the cost of holiday cards and rides from the airport.

This checklist can help you earmark dollars for all of your seasonal spending:

•   Gifts for immediate family, extended family, friends, coworkers, clients, teachers, Secret Santas, your mail carrier, and anyone else. Don’t forget about sales tax and shipping.

•   Gift wrap and holiday cards (their cost counts too!)

•   Holiday decorations, such as a Christmas tree, outdoor lighting, table settings, candles, etc.

•   Holiday food and drink, including at-home celebrations and going out.

•   Travel, if you are going visiting, can involve plane tickets, getting to the airport, car rentals, parking, hotels, pet boarding, and more.

•   Other expenses need budgeting too, such as your annual Nutcracker tickets or charity donations.

Assign dollar amounts to each expense, total the figures, and determine how much of that you can reasonably spend based on your income, any money you’ve saved for the holidays, and any options you have to supplement your funds.


Quiz: Uncover Your Holiday Shopping Style

Are you the sort who stockpiles gifts months before Whamageddon kicks in? Or do you join the crowds in a last-minute buying frenzy? Understanding your holiday shopping style can help you better manage your money and avoid debt. Take this quiz to ID your M.O.:

What’s your shopping style?

Take this 30 second quiz to find out.



The Early Bird Shopper

If you start your holiday shopping before spring, plan and budget meticulously, and enjoy the victory of scoring a great discount, learn how to amp up those skills and save even more, including on travel.




The Traditional Shopper

If you love to personalize your holiday shopping (in-store visits, hunting for deals and “just the right thing” online, wrapping gifts yourself), try these tactics to budget even better.




The Last-Minute Shopper

Do you tend to shop at the eleventh hour and wind up overspending due to time constraints? Take a breath! These tips can help you manage the process and stress less.




The Pragmatic Shopper

Do you love to streamline your holiday shopping for efficiency? Is online shopping a dear friend? Nothing wrong with that! Learn how to save even more as you swipe, tap, and click your way forward.





Holiday Spending by the Numbers

Are you curious about how your shopping habits stack up — whether you’re a big spender, carefully thrifty, or somewhere in between? You’re in the right place. Take a break from decking the halls and consider these facts from a recent SoFi survey5:

•   Americans’ top two stressors ahead of the holidays are finances (34%) and shopping (22%).

•   Shoppers also take playing the role of Santa very seriously. They expect to spend more than $1,100 on holiday gifts and more than $100, on average, for each gift.

•   More than one-third of people have gone into debt buying gifts for the holidays.

•   Pressure to keep up with others plays a big role in shoppers’ overspending. People tend to go $800 over budget, on average, to match what others are spending on them.

•   Close to two-thirds of shoppers are planners: 64% of people save in advance for their holiday shopping, and the same percentage creates a budget in order to manage their holiday spending.

•   How early do people begin their holiday shopping? 21% of people start near Halloween, 31% start near Thanksgiving, and 19% start in early December. Nearly 15%, however, cross gifts off their lists all year round.

With people paying out four figures on gifts — not to mention the $2,574 that holiday travelers spend, on average — it’s easy to see how many carry debt into the New Year. Budgeting wisely ahead of time, however, and then sticking to your plan can help keep your finances on track during the most wonderful time of the year.

Avoid Debt This Holiday Season

It’s tempting to go overboard for the holidays with all the gifts, entertaining, and travel. And who wants a Charlie Brown Christmas tree when you could get a lavish, pre-lit eight-footer?

But when your credit card payment is due after all the celebrations and memory-making, you may wish you hadn’t been quite so free with your spending.

You don’t have to go full Grinch to avoid this scenario. Instead, try these tips:

•   Set a budget for how much you can comfortably spend, and stick to it. Don’t forget factors like sales tax and shipping; they can add to the bottom line.

•   Save for holiday shopping in advance. Start setting aside money long before the season arrives so you don’t have to rely on high-interest credit cards. And if you save that money in a high-yield account, you’ll have extra cash, as well.

•   Use your credit cards wisely. You don’t have to go into debt to make the holiday special. Don’t spend more on your credit card than you can afford to pay at the end of your statement. If a credit card makes overspending too tempting, try to pay with your debit card or cash (if the latter appeals, try the envelope system to manage your money).

•   Shop early. Stockpile gifts when items go on sale. Being an early bird will also help you avoid elevated prices for scarce, in-demand items as the holiday season kicks in.

•   Comparison shop. The holidays are a competitive time, and by spending a few minutes online, you may find great deals, coupons, and other ways to save.

•   Remind yourself that it really is the thought that counts. A small gift card to a favorite cafe or homemade cookies can be as meaningful as dropping much more money at a boutique.

•   Check in with your money often as you move through the season. Your bank may offer tools that make it easy to see how your spending is tracking.


Tools and Tips to Manage Your Holiday Money

Give yourself the gift of better money management this holiday season. Here are some ways to tweak your financial toolkit:


Budget Tracker

Track your spending; You may benefit from budgeting tools, setting spending limits, and receiving alerts if you get close to them. Your bank may have features that can help with this, such as SoFi Insights3.

LEARN MORE


Automated Savings

Automate your savings to accumulate funds for your holiday spending. This can help you avoid or minimize credit debt. For instance, you might try SoFi Vaults, which allows you to set up different savings Vaults (say, one for gifts, one for travel) and then have funds automatically transferred there from checking. You determine the amount and frequency.

LEARN MORE


Debt Consolidation

Paying off credit card debt can be a challenge. Eliminating it with a personal loan, like a SoFi Personal Loan, could help4. Personal loans can offer a lower interest rate, which in turn can benefit your finances and relieve some holiday money stress.

LEARN MORE


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