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About

Oportun Financial Corporation is a mission-driven financial services company that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide inclusive and affordable financial services. Founded in 2005, originally as Progreso Financiero, the company aims to empower its members, particularly those with limited or no credit history, to build a better financial future. Oportun's core offerings include personal loans, auto loans, credit cards, and savings and budgeting tools. The company operates with a digital-first approach, utilizing its online platform and mobile app to make its services accessible. Oportun's business model is centered around a holistic concept of financial inclusion for underserved consumers. It utilizes AI-driven models, built on over 15 years of proprietary consumer insights and billions of data points, to assess creditworthiness beyond traditional FICO scores. This allows Oportun to serve individuals who might otherwise be excluded from mainstream financial services. The company emphasizes responsible lending practices and transparency, offering services in both English and Spanish to cater to a diverse customer base. Since its inception, Oportun has provided billions of dollars in credit and has helped millions of customers establish or build their credit history. Recognized for its commitment to community development, Oportun has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury since 2009. The company went public in September 2019 and is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol OPRT. Oportun is headquartered in San Carlos, California, and has expanded its services across numerous U.S. states.