UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
 
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
 
OR
 
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from to
 
Commission file number 1-06155

SPRINGLEAF FINANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana 35-0416090
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
601 N.W. Second Street, Evansville, IN 47708
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(812) 424-8031
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer þ
 
Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company o
    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

At October 31, 2017,May 1, 2018, there were 10,160,021 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.50 par value, outstanding.
 




TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
   


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GLOSSARY

Terms and abbreviations used in this report are defined below.
Term or Abbreviation Definition
   
1999 IndentureIndenture dated as of May 1, 1999 between SFC and Wilmington
2014-A Notesasset-backed notes issued in March 2014 by the Springleaf Funding Trust 2014-A
20162017 Annual Report on Form
10-K
 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20162017
2022 SFC Notes $500 million of 6.125% Senior Notes due 2022 issued by SFC on May 15, 2017 and guaranteed by OMH
30-89 Delinquency ratio net finance receivables 30-89 days past due as a percentage of net finance receivables
5.25% SFC Notes $700 million of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2019 issued by SFC on December 3, 2014 and guaranteed by OMH
5.625% SFC Notes$875 million of 5.625% Senior Notes due 2023 issued by SFC on December 8, 2017 and guaranteed by OMH
6.125% SFC Notes collectively, the 2022 SFC Notes and the Additional SFC Notes
6.875% SFC Notes$1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2025 issued by SFC on March 12, 2018 and guaranteed by OMH
8.25% SFC Notes $1.0 billion of 8.25% Senior Notes due 2020 issued by SFC on April 11, 2016 and guaranteed by OMH
ABS asset-backed securities
Accretable yieldthe excess of the cash flows expected to be collected on the purchased credit impaired finance receivables over the discounted cash flows
Additional SFC Notes $500 million of 6.125% Senior Notes due 2022 issued by SFC on May 30, 2017 and guaranteed by OMH
Adjusted pretax income (loss) a non-GAAP financial measure; income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) onmeasure used by management as a Segment Accounting Basis, excluding net gain on salekey performance measure of SpringCastle interests, SpringCastle transaction costs, and losses resulting from repurchases and repayments of debtour segments
AHL American Health and Life Insurance Company, an insurance subsidiary of OMFH
ApolloApollo Global Management, LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries
Apollo-Värde Transactionthe proposed purchase by the Apollo-Värde Group of 54,937,500 shares of OMH common stock from the Initial Stockholder pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement entered into among OMH, the Initial Stockholder and the Apollo-Värde Group on January 3, 2018
Apollo-Värde Groupan investor group led by funds managed by Apollo and Värde
ASC Accounting Standards Codification
ASU Accounting Standards Update
August 2016 Real Estate Loan SaleSFC and certain of its subsidiaries sold a portfolio of second lien mortgage loans for aggregate cash proceeds of $246 million on August 3, 2016
Average debt average of debt for each day in the period
Average net receivables average of monthly average net finance receivables (net finance receivables at the beginning and end of each month divided by two) in the period
Blackstonecollectively, BTO Willow Holdings II, L.P. and Blackstone Family Tactical Opportunities Investment Partnership—NQ—ESC L.P.
Cash Services Note new intercompany demand note issued to CSI in exchange for the Independence Demand Note in connection with the Note Assignment
CDO collateralized debt obligations
CFPB Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CMBS commercial mortgage-backed securities
CSI Springleaf Financial Cash Services, Inc.
Dodd-Frank Act the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Exchange Act Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FA Loans purchased credit impaired finance receivables related to the Fortress Acquisition
FASB Financial Accounting Standards Board
FHLB Federal Home Loan Bank
FICO score a credit score created by Fair Isaac Corporation
Fixed charge ratio earnings less income taxes, interest expense, extraordinary items, goodwill impairment, and any amounts related to discontinued operations, divided by the sum of interest expense and any preferred dividends
Fortress Fortress Investment Group LLC
Fortress Acquisition transaction by which FCFI Acquisition LLC, an affiliate of Fortress, acquired an 80% economic interest of the sole stockholder of SFC for a cash purchase price of $119 million, effective November 30, 2010
Fourth Avenue Auto Funding LSAGAAP Loan and Security Agreement, dated September 29, 2017, among Fourth Avenue Auto Funding, LLC, certain third party lenders and other third parties pursuant to which Fourth Avenue Auto Funding, LLC may borrow up to $250 milliongenerally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America

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Term or Abbreviation Definition
   
GAAPgenerally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America
Gross charge-off ratio annualized gross charge-offs as a percentage of average net receivables
Indenturethe SFC Base Indenture, together with the SFC Third Supplemental Indenture
Independence Independence Holdings, LLC
Independence Demand Note a revolving demand note entered into on November 12, 2015 whereby CSI agreed to make advances to Independence from time to time
Indiana DOI Indiana Department of Insurance
Initial Stockholder Springleaf Financial Holdings, LLC
IRSInternal Revenue Service
Junior Subordinated Debenture $350 million aggregate principal amount of 60-year junior subordinated debt issued by SFC under an indenture dated January 22, 2007, by and between SFC and Deutsche Bank Trust Company, as trustee, and guaranteed by OMH
Lendmark Salethe sale of 127 Springleaf branches to Lendmark Financial Service, LLC, effective April 30, 2016
LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate
Logan Circle Logan Circle Partners, L.P.
Merit Merit Life Insurance Co., an insurance subsidiary of SFC
MetLife MetLife, Inc.
Moody’sMoody’s Investors Service, Inc.
Mystic River Funding LSALoan and Security Agreement, dated September 28, 2017, among Mystic River Funding, LLC, certain third party lenders and other third parties pursuant to which Mystic River Funding, LLC may borrow up to $850 million
Nationstar Nationstar Mortgage LLC, dba “Mr. Cooper”
Net charge-off ratio annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average net receivables
Net interest income interest income less interest expense
Note Assignment an assignment of an intercompany demand note entered into on July 19, 2016 whereby CSI sold and assigned to OMFH, and OMFH purchased and assumed from CSI, an interest in and to CSI’s right to receive $150 million principal amount outstanding under the Independence Demand Note
NRZNew Residential Investment Corp.
OCLI OneMain Consumer Loan, Inc.
ODART OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust
OGSC OneMain General Services Corporation, successor to SGSC and SFMC
OMAS OneMain Assurance Services, LLC, a subsidiary of OMFH, part of insurance operations
OMFH OneMain Financial Holdings, LLC
OMFH Note new intercompany demand note issued to OMFH in exchange for the Independence Demand Note (in addition to the Cash Services Note) in connection with the Note Assignment
OMH OneMain Holdings, Inc.
OneMain Acquisition Acquisition of OneMain from CitiFinancial Credit Company, effective November 1, 2015
OneMain Demand Note a revolving demand note entered into on November 15, 2015 whereby SFC agreed to make advances to OMFH from time to time
Other Securitiessecurities for which the fair value option was elected and equity securities. Other Securities recognize unrealized gains and losses in investment revenues
Other SFC Notes collectively, approximately $5.2 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes,SFC’s 8.25% Senior Notes due 2023, 7.75% Senior Notes due 2021, and 6.00% Senior Notes due 2020, on a senior unsecured basis, and the Junior Subordinated Debenture, on a junior subordinated basis, issued by SFC and guaranteed by OMH
Recovery ratio annualized recoveries on net charge-offs as a percentage of average net receivables
Retail sales finance collectively, retail sales contracts and revolving retail accounts
RMBS residential mortgage-backed securities
SCP LoansRSUs purchased credit impaired loans acquired through the SpringCastle Joint Venturerestricted stock units
SEC U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities ActSecurities Act of 1933
Segment Accounting Basis a basis used to report the operating results of our segments, which reflects our allocation methodologies for certain costs and excludes the impact of applying purchase accounting
Settlement Agreement a Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice entered into by OMH and certain of its subsidiaries on November 13, 2015, in connection with the OneMain Acquisition
SFCSpringleaf Finance Corporation
SFC Base IndentureIndenture dated as of December 3, 2014
SFC First Supplemental IndentureFirst Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 3, 2014, to the SFC Base Indenture
SFC Fourth Supplemental IndentureFourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 8, 2017, to the SFC Base Indenture

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Term or Abbreviation Definition
   
SFCSpringleaf Finance Corporation
SFC Base Fifth Supplemental Indenture Fifth Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 3, 2014
SFC First Supplemental Indenturesupplemental indenture dated as of December 3, 2014,March 12, 2018, to the SFC Base Indenture
SFC Guaranty Agreements agreements entered into on December 30, 2013 by OMH whereby it agreed to fully and unconditionally guarantee the payments of principal, premium (if any) and interest on the Other SFC Notes
SFC Notescollectively, the issued and outstanding senior unsecured notes issued pursuant to the SFC senior Notes Indenture
SFC Second Supplemental Indenture supplemental indentureSecond Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 11, 2016, to the SFC Base Indenture
SFC Senior Notes Indentures

the SFC Base Indenture as supplemented by the SFC First Supplemental Indenture, the SFC Second Supplemental Indenture, the SFC Third Supplemental Indenture, the SFC Fourth Supplemental Indenture, and the SFC Fifth Supplemental Indenture
SFC Third Supplemental Indenture supplemental indentureThird Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 15, 2017, to the SFC Base Indenture
SFC Trust Guaranty Agreement agreement entered into on December 30, 2013 by OMH whereby it agreed to fully and unconditionally guarantee the related payment obligations under the trust preferred securities in connection with the Junior Subordinated Debenture
SFI Springleaf Finance, Inc.
SFMC Springleaf Finance Management Corporation
SGSC Springleaf General Services Corporation
Share Purchase AgreementShare Purchase Agreement entered into on January 3, 2018, among the Apollo-Värde Group, the Initial Stockholder and OMH to acquire from the Initial Stockholder 54,937,500 shares of OMH’s common stock that was issued and outstanding as of such date, representing the entire holdings of OMH’s stock beneficially owned by Fortress
SLFT Springleaf Funding Trust
SoftBankSoftBank Group Corporation
SpringCastle Interests Sale the March 31, 2016 sale by SpringCastle Holdings, LLC and Springleaf Acquisition Corporation of the equity interest in the SpringCastle Joint Venture
SpringCastle Joint Venture joint venture among SpringCastle America, LLC, SpringCastle Credit, LLC, SpringCastle Finance, LLC, and SpringCastle Acquisition LLC in which SpringCastle Holdings, LLC previously owned a 47% equity interest in each of SpringCastle America, LLC, SpringCastle Credit, LLC and SpringCastle Finance, LLC and Springleaf Acquisition Corporation previously owned a 47% equity interest in SpringCastle Acquisition LLC
SpringCastle Portfolio loans acquired through the SpringCastle Joint Venture
Tangible equity total equity less accumulated other comprehensive income or loss
Tangible managed assets total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets
Tax ActPublic Law 115-97 amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
TDR finance receivables troubled debt restructured finance receivables
Thur River Funding LSALoan and Security Agreement, dated June 29, 2017, among Thur River Funding, LLC, certain third party lenders and other third parties pursuant to which Thur River Funding, LLC may borrow up to $350 million
Triton Triton Insurance Company, an insurance subsidiary of OMFH
Trust preferred securities capital securities classified as debt for accounting purposes but due to their terms are afforded, at least in part, equity capital treatment in the calculation of effective leverage by rating agencies
Unearned finance chargesthe amount of interest that is capitalized at time of origination on a precompute loan that will be earned over the remaining contractual life of the loan
UPB unpaid principal balance for interest bearing accounts and the gross remaining contractual payments less the unaccreted balance of unearned finance charges for precompute accounts
VFNVärde variable funding notesVärde Partners, Inc.
VIEs variable interest entities
Weighted average interest rate annualized interest expense as a percentage of average debt
WilmingtonWilmington Trust, National Association
Yield annualized finance charges as a percentage of average net receivables
Yosemite Yosemite Insurance Company, an insurance subsidiary of SFC


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.    

SPRINGLEAF FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(dollars in millions, except par value amount) September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
        
Assets  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents $402
 $240
 $1,431
 $244
Investment securities 577
 582
 491
 536
Net finance receivables:  
  
  
  
Personal loans (includes loans of consolidated VIEs of $3.4 billion in 2017 and $2.9 billion in 2016) 5,122
 4,804
Real estate loans 133
 144
Retail sales finance 7
 11
Personal loans (includes loans of consolidated VIEs of $3.5 billion in 2018 and $3.3 billion in 2017) 5,336
 5,308
Other receivables 129
 134
Net finance receivables 5,262
 4,959
 5,465
 5,442
Unearned insurance premium and claim reserves (139) (212) (83) (108)
Allowance for finance receivable losses (includes allowance of consolidated VIEs of $117 million in 2017 and $94 million in 2016) (223) (204)
Allowance for finance receivable losses (includes allowance of consolidated VIEs of $137 million in 2018 and $141 million in 2017) (238) (240)
Net finance receivables, less unearned insurance premium and claim reserves and allowance for finance receivable losses 4,900
 4,543
 5,144
 5,094
Finance receivables held for sale 137
 153
 126
 132
Notes receivable from parent and affiliates 4,305
 3,723
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents (includes restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents of consolidated VIEs of $167 million in 2017 and $211 million in 2016) 178
 227
Notes receivables from parent and affiliates 4,631
 4,488
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents (includes restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents of consolidated VIEs of $238 million in 2018 and $158 million in 2017) 251
 169
Other assets 151
 251
 275
 161
        
Total assets $10,650
 $9,719
 $12,349
 $10,824
        
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity  
  
Long-term debt (includes debt of consolidated VIEs of $3.1 billion in 2017 and $2.7 billion in 2016) $7,598
 $6,837
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity  
  
Long-term debt (includes debt of consolidated VIEs of $3.2 billion in 2018 and $3.0 billion in 2017) $9,291
 $7,865
Insurance claims and policyholder liabilities 283
 248
 243
 261
Deferred and accrued taxes 119
 106
 97
 78
Other liabilities (includes other liabilities of consolidated VIEs of $5 million in 2017 and 2016) 265
 185
Other liabilities (includes other liabilities of consolidated VIEs of $5 million in 2018 and in 2017) 263
 214
Total liabilities 8,265
 7,376
 9,894
 8,418
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 14) 

 

 

 

        
Shareholder’s equity:  
  
Common stock, par value $.50 per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized, 10,160,021 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 5
 5
Shareholder's equity:  
  
Common stock, par value $.50 per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized, 10,160,021 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 5
 5
Additional paid-in capital 799
 799
 803
 799
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 
 (7)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (9) 
Retained earnings 1,581
 1,546
 1,656
 1,602
Total shareholder’s equity 2,385
 2,343
Total shareholder's equity 2,455
 2,406
        
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity $10,650
 $9,719
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $12,349
 $10,824

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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SPRINGLEAF FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017
2016 2018
2017
  
    
    
  
Interest income:            
Finance charges $307
 $296
 $903
 $976
 $325
 $294
Finance receivables held for sale originated as held for investment 3
 7
 10
 71
 3
 3
Total interest income 310
 303
 913
 1,047
 328
 297
            
Interest expense 133
 135
 389
 429
 130
 127
            
Net interest income 177
 168
 524
 618
 198
 170
            
Provision for finance receivable losses 70
 87
 232
 263
 81
 71
            
Net interest income after provision for finance receivable losses 107
 81
 292
 355
 117
 99
            
Other revenues:  
  
  
  
  
  
Insurance 37
 43
 114
 122
 21
 37
Investment 9
 8
 23
 22
 5
 6
Interest income on notes receivable from parent and affiliates 70
 56
 191
 158
 68
 59
Net loss on repurchases and repayments of debt (1) 
 (28) (16)
Net gain on sale of SpringCastle interests 
 
 
 167
Net gain (loss) on sales of personal and real estate loans 
 (4) 
 18
Other 
 4
 8
 (2) 1
 4
Total other revenues 115
 107
 308
 469
 95
 106
            
Other expenses:  
  
  
  
  
  
Operating expenses:  
  
  
  
  
  
Salaries and benefits 73
 81
 229
 263
 82
 79
Other operating expenses 66
 67
 198
 221
 52
 67
Insurance policy benefits and claims 15
 7
 49
 39
 7
 16
Total other expenses 154
 155
 476
 523
 141
 162
            
Income before income taxes 68
 33
 124
 301
 71
 43
            
Income taxes 30
 10
 51
 101
 17
 16
            
Net income 38
 23
 73
 200
 $54
 $27
        
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 
 
 
 28
        
Net income attributable to Springleaf Finance Corporation $38
 $23
 $73
 $172

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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SPRINGLEAF FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 2016 2018 2017
            
Net income $38

$23

$73

$200
 $54

$27
            
Other comprehensive income (loss):  
  
  
  
    
Net change in unrealized gains on non-credit impaired available-for-sale securities 3
 5
 13
 29
Retirement plan liabilities adjustments 
 
 4
 
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on non-credit impaired available-for-sale securities (7) 3
Income tax effect:  
  
  
  
    
Net unrealized gains on non-credit impaired available-for-sale securities (1) (1) (5) (10)
Retirement plan liabilities adjustments 
 
 (1) 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, before reclassification adjustments 2
 4
 11
 19
Net unrealized gains (losses) on non-credit impaired available-for-sale securities (2) (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, before reclassification adjustments (9) 2
Reclassification adjustments included in net income:  
  
  
  
    
Net realized gains on available-for-sale securities (3) (2) (6) (5) 
 (2)
Net realized gain on foreign currency translation adjustments 
 (5) 
 (5)
Income tax effect:  
  
  
  
    
Net realized gains on available-for-sale securities 1
 1
 2
 2
Net realized gains on available -for-sale securities 
 1
Reclassification adjustments included in net income, net of tax (2) (6) (4) (8) 
 (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 
 (2) 7
 11
 (9) 1
            
Comprehensive income 38
 21
 80

211
 $45

$28
        
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests 
 
 
 28
        
Comprehensive income attributable to Springleaf Finance Corporation $38
 $21
 $80
 $183

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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SPRINGLEAF FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholder’s Equity (Unaudited)

  Springleaf Finance Corporation Shareholder’s Equity    
(dollars in millions) 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Springleaf Finance Corporation
Shareholder’s Equity
 Non-controlling Interests 
Total
Shareholder’s
Equity
               
Balance, January 1, 2017 $5
 $799
 $(7) $1,546
 $2,343
 $
 $2,343
Other comprehensive income 
 
 7
 
 7
 
 7
Dividend of SFMC to SFI 
 
 
 (38) (38) 
 (38)
Net income 
 
 
 73
 73
 
 73
Balance, September 30, 2017 $5
 $799
 $
 $1,581
 $2,385
 $
 $2,385
               
Balance, January 1, 2016 $5
 $789
 $(24) $1,341
 $2,111
 $(79) $2,032
Capital contribution from parent 
 10
 
 
 10
 
 10
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures 
 1
 
 
 1
 
 1
Withholding tax on share-based compensation 
 (1) 
 
 (1) 
 (1)
Change in non-controlling interests:             

Distributions declared to joint venture partners 
 
 
 
 
 (18) (18)
Sale of equity interests in SpringCastle joint venture 
 
 
 
 
 69
 69
Other comprehensive income 
 
 11
 
 11
 
 11
Net income 
 
 
 172
 172
 28
 200
Balance, September 30, 2016 $5
 $799
 $(13) $1,513
 $2,304
 $
 $2,304
  Springleaf Finance Corporation Shareholder’s Equity
(dollars in millions) 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Total
Shareholder’s
Equity
           
Balance, January 1, 2018 $5
 $799
 $
 $1,602
 $2,406
Non-cash incentive compensation from Initial Stockholder 
 4
 
 
 4
Other comprehensive income 
 
 (9) 
 (9)
Net income 
 
 
 54
 54
Balance, March 31, 2018 $5
 $803
 $(9) $1,656
 $2,455
           
Balance, January 1, 2017 $5
 $799
 $(7) $1,546
 $2,343
Other comprehensive income 
 
 1
 
 1
Net income 
 
 
 27
 27
Balance, March 31, 2017 $5
 $799
 $(6) $1,573
 $2,371

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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SPRINGLEAF FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended March 31,

2018 2017
     
Cash flows from operating activities  
  
Net income $54
 $27
Reconciling adjustments:  
  
Provision for finance receivable losses 81
 71
Depreciation and amortization 28
 39
Deferred income tax (benefit) (3) (5)
Non-cash incentive compensation from Initial Stockholder 4
 
Other 5
 
Cash flows due to changes in other assets and other liabilities (12) 101
Net cash provided by operating activities 157
 233
     
Cash flows from investing activities  
  
Net principal collections (originations) of finance receivables held for investment and held for sale (117) 7
Cash advances on intercompany notes receivables (545) (211)
Proceeds from repayments of principal on intercompany notes receivables 334
 138
Available-for-sale securities purchased (24) (72)
Available-for-sale securities called, sold, and matured 56
 63
Trading and other securities called, sold, and matured 1
 
Other, net (5) 3
Net cash used for investing activities (300) (72)
     
Cash flows from financing activities  
  
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of commissions 2,001
 366
Repayment of long-term debt (589) (405)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 1,412
 (39)
     
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents 1,269
 122
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period 413
 467
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period $1,682
 $589
     
Supplemental cash flow information    
Cash and cash equivalents $1,431
 $397
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents 251
 192
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents $1,682
 $589
     
Supplemental non-cash activities  
  
Net unsettled investment security dispositions (purchases) $2
 $(19)
(dollars in millions) Nine Months Ended September 30,

2017 2016
     
Cash flows from operating activities  
  
Net income $73
 $200
Reconciling adjustments:  
  
Provision for finance receivable losses 232
 263
Depreciation and amortization 112
 108
Deferred income tax benefit (65) (94)
Net gain on liquidation of United Kingdom subsidiary 
 (5)
Net gain on sales of personal and real estate loans 
 (18)
Net loss on repurchases and repayments of debt 28
 16
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures 
 1
Net gain on sale of SpringCastle interests 
 (167)
Other 
 6
Cash flows due to changes in:  
  
Other assets and other liabilities 154
 17
Insurance claims and policyholder liabilities (38) (21)
Taxes receivable and payable 57
 95
Accrued interest and finance charges (28) (6)
Other, net (4) 2
Net cash provided by operating activities 521
 397
     
Cash flows from investing activities  
  
Net principal originations of finance receivables held for investment and held for sale (532) (455)
Proceeds on sales of finance receivables held for sale originated as held for investment 
 871
Proceeds from sale of SpringCastle interests, net of restricted cash released 
 26
Cash advances on intercompany notes receivable (1,685) (643)
Proceeds from repayments of principal and assignment of intercompany notes receivable 1,126
 887
Available-for-sale securities purchased (226) (218)
Trading and other securities purchased 
 (10)
Available-for-sale securities called, sold, and matured 240
 291
Trading and other securities called, sold, and matured 1
 18
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned 3
 7
Other, net 12
 6
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities (1,061) 780
     
Cash flows from financing activities  
  
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of commissions 2,342
 2,984
Proceeds from intercompany note payable 
 670
Repayments of long-term debt (1,679) (4,320)
Distributions to joint venture partners 
 (18)
Payments on note payable to affiliate 
 (670)
Withholding tax on share-based compensation 
 (1)
Cash dividend of SFMC (10) 
Capital contribution from parent 
 10
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 653
 (1,345)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Continued)    
     
(dollars in millions) At or for the
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
     
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents 113
 (168)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period 467
 616
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period $580
 $448
     
Supplemental cash flow information    
Cash and cash equivalents $402
 $272
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents 178
 176
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents $580
 $448
     
Supplemental non-cash activities  
  
Transfer of finance receivables held for investment to finance receivables held for sale (prior to deducting allowance for finance receivable losses) $
 $1,895
Increase in finance receivables held for investment financed with intercompany payable 4
 89
Transfer of finance receivables to real estate owned 7
 7
Non-cash dividend of SFMC (28) 
Net unsettled investment security purchases 
 (24)

Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents primarily represent funds required to be used for future debt payments relating to
our securitization transactions and escrow deposits.

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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SPRINGLEAF FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

1. Business and Basis of Presentation    

Springleaf Finance Corporation is referred to in this report as “SFC”SFC or, collectively with its subsidiaries, whether directly or indirectly owned, “Springleaf,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our.” SFC“our” is a wholly owned subsidiary of SFI. SFI is a wholly owned subsidiary of OMH.

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Initial Stockholder owned approximately 57%40.5% of OMH’s common stock. The Initial Stockholder is owned primarily by a private equity fund managed by an affiliate of Fortress. On December 27, 2017, SoftBank acquired Fortress and Fortress now operates within SoftBank as an independent business headquartered in New York.

On January 3, 2018, the Apollo-Värde Group entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with the Initial Stockholder and the Company to acquire from the Initial Stockholder 54,937,500 shares of OMH common stock representing the entire holdings of OMH’s common stock beneficially owned by Fortress. This transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2018 and is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

On February 21, 2018, OMH entered into an underwriting agreement among OMH, the Initial Stockholder and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as underwriter in connection with the sale by Springleaf Financial Holdings, LLC of 4,179,678 shares of OMH common stock. These shares were beneficially owned by AIG Capital Corporation (“AIG”), a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., and represented the entire holdings of OMH common stock beneficially owned by AIG. As disclosed in Note 21 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II - Item 8 included in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, certain executives of the Company had previously been granted incentive units that only provide benefits (in the form of distributions) if the Initial Stockholder makes distributions to one or more of its common members that exceed specified amounts. In connection with the sale of OMH common stock by the Initial Stockholder on February 21, 2018, certain of the specified thresholds were satisfied. In accordance with ASC Topic 710, Compensation-General, we recorded non-cash incentive compensation expense of $4 million in the first quarter of 2018 related to the incentive units with a capital contribution offset such that the impact to overall shareholders’ equity was neutral.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

We prepared our condensed consolidated financial statements using GAAP. These statements are unaudited. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from our audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The statements include the accounts of SFC, its subsidiaries (all of which are wholly owned, except for certain subsidiaries associated with the SpringCastle Joint Venture, in which we owned a 47% equity interest prior to March 31, 2016)owned), and VIEs in which we hold a controlling financial interest and for which we are considered to be the primary beneficiary as of the financial statement date.

We eliminated all material intercompany accounts and transactions. We made judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect amounts reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. In management’s opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements include the normal, recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results. Ultimate results could differ from our estimates. We evaluated the effects of and the need to disclose events that occurred subsequent to the balance sheet date. To conform to the 20172018 presentation, we have reclassified certain items in prior periods of our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Also, to conform to the new alignment of our segments, as further discussed in Note 16, we have revised our prior period segment disclosures.financial statements.

The condensed consolidated financial statements in this report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We follow the same significant accounting policies for our interim reporting, except for the new accounting pronouncements subsequently adopted and disclosed below.

2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements    

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS RECENTLY ADOPTED

Investments

In March of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-07, Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting, which eliminates the requirement that, when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method of accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence, an investor must adjust the investment, results of operations, and retained earnings retroactively on a step-by-step basis as if the equity method of accounting had been in effect during all previous periods that the investment had been held. The ASU requires that an entity that has available-for-sale securities recognize, through earnings, the unrealized holding gain or loss in accumulated other comprehensive income at the date the investment becomes qualified for use of the equity method of accounting. The amendment in this ASU became effective prospectively for the Company for annual periods beginning January 1, 2017.We have adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2017 and concluded that it does not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Statement of Cash Flows

In November of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows, which simplifies the presentation of restricted cash on the statement of cash flows by requiring entities to include restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents. The amendments in this ASU become effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2018. We elected to early adopt this ASU as of January 1, 2017 and presented this change on a retrospective basis for all periods presented. We concluded that this ASU does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.


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Technical Corrections and Improvements

In January of 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-03, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, to enhance the footnote disclosure guidelines for ASUs 2014-09, 2016-02, and 2016-13. The amendments to this transition guidance became effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2017. We have adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2017 on a prospective basis. We concluded that this ASU does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Business Combinations

In January of 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations, to clarify the definition of a business, which establishes a process to determine when an integrated set of assets and activities can be deemed a business combination. The amendments in this ASU become effective for the Company for annual periods beginning January 1, 2018. We elected to early adopt this ASU as of April 1, 2017 on a prospective basis. We concluded that the adoption of this ASU does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS TO BE ADOPTED

Revenue Recognition

In May of 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides a consistent revenue recognitionaccounting model across industries. In August of 2015, the FASBManagement has reviewed this update and other ASU’s that were subsequently issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Deferral of the Effective Date, to defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year, which would result in the ASU becoming effective for the Company for annual periods beginning January 1, 2018. In March of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations, which clarifies the implementation of the guidance on principal versus agent considerations from ASU 2014-09. ASU 2016-08 does not change the core principles of the guidance in ASU 2014-09, but rather clarifies the distinction between principal versus agent considerations when implementing ASU 2014-09. In April of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, tofurther clarify the implementation guidance of ASU 2014-09 relating to performance obligations and licensing. In May of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, to clarify guidanceoutlined in ASU 2014-09 related to assessing collectability, presentation of sales taxes, noncash consideration, and completed contracts/contract modifications. In December of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, which improves the guidance specific to the amendments in ASU 2014-09.

The Company will adopt this ASU effective January 1, 2018. The Company’s implementation efforts included the

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identification of revenue streams that are within the scope of the new guidance and the review of related contracts with customers to determine their effect on certain non-interest income items presented in our consolidated statements of operations and the additional presentation disclosures required. We concluded that substantially all of the Company’s revenues are generated from activities that are outside the scope of this ASU,ASU. We adopted the amendments of these ASU’s as of January 1, 2018 and the adoption willconcluded that it does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Instruments

In January of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments. The update requires equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes recognized in net income. This ASU eliminates the requirement to disclose the methods and assumptions to estimate fair value for financial liabilities,instruments, requires the use of the exit price for disclosure purposes, requires the change in liability due to a change in credit risk to be presented in other comprehensive income for financial liabilities measured under the fair value option, requires separate presentation of financial assets and liabilities by measurement category and form of asset (securities and loans), and clarifies the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities. In February of 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-03, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments - Overall,which made technical corrections, and improvements to the codification, specifically related to ASU 2016-01. The amendments in this ASU become effective for annual periods beginningCompany has adopted these ASU’s as of January 1, 2018 using a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values (including disclosure requirements) shall be applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption of this update. We adopted all other amendments of these ASU’s as of January 1, 2018 and presented this change on a retrospective basis for all periods presented. We concluded the adoption ofthat this ASU willdoes not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March of 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs, which amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. This ASU shortens the amortization period for the premium from the adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument to the earliest call date. The amendments in this ASU become effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2019. We believeAs the adoptionCompany’s existing accounting policy was in accordance with the amendments of this ASU, willwe elected to early adopt as of January 1, 2018 and concluded that it does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Statement of Cash Flows

In August of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. We adopted the amendments of this ASU as of January 1, 2018 and concluded that it does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Income Taxes

In October of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which requires entities to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. We adopted the amendments of this ASU as of January 1, 2018 and concluded that it does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Compensation and Benefits

In March of 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits: Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, to improve the presentation of the net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit costs. It requires that a company present the service cost component separately from other components of net benefit cost on the income statement. We adopted the amendments of this ASU as of January 1, 2018 and concluded that it does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May of 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation: Scope of Modification Accounting, which provides guidance on which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award requires an entity to apply modification accounting. We adopted the amendments of this ASU as of January 1, 2018 and concluded that it does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.


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ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS TO BE ADOPTED

Leases

In February of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. The ASU, which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a liability for the obligation to make payments on leases with terms greater than 12 months and to disclose information related to the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases, including various qualitative and quantitative requirements. Management has reviewed this update and other ASU’s that were subsequently issued to further clarify the implementation guidance outlined in ASU 2016-02.

The amendments in this ASU become effective for the Company for annual periodsfiscal years beginning January 1, 2019. The Company’s cross-functional implementation team has developed a project plan to ensure we comply with all updates from this ASU at the time of adoption. We are currently in the process of importing all identified leases intoimplementing a new leasing system that will allow us to better account for the leases in accordance with the new guidance. We are assessing new system updates to ensure both qualitative and quantitative data requirements will be met at the time of adoption. The Company’s leases primarily consist of leased office space, automobiles and information technology equipment. At December 31, 2016,2017, the Company had approximately $55$43 million of minimum lease commitments from these operating leases (refer to Note 19 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II - Item 8 included in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K). We believe theThe adoption of this ASU will have a material impactresult in an increase in our reported assets and liabilities on ourthe consolidated financial statements,balance sheets due to the recognition of the right-of-use asset and lease liability, and we are in the process of quantifying the expected impact.

Allowance for Finance Receivables Losses

In June of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. InstrumentsThe ASU, which significantly changes the way that entities will be required to measure credit losses. The new standard requires that the estimated credit loss be based upon an “expected credit loss” approach rather than the “incurred loss” approach currently required. The new approach will require entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable forecasts of collectability. TheIt is anticipated that the expected credit loss model will require earlier recognition of credit losses than the incurred loss approach. Therefore, we would expect changes in the allowance for finance receivable losses will be driven primarily by the nature and growth of the Company’s loan portfolio and the economic environment at that time.

The ASU requires that credit losses for purchased financial assets with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination that are measured at amortized cost basis be determined in a similar manner to other financial assets measured at amortized cost basis; however, the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price of the financial asset rather than being reported as a credit loss expense. Subsequent changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded in earnings. Interest income should be recognized based on the effective rate, excluding the discount embedded in the purchase price attributable to expected credit losses at acquisition.

The ASU also requires companies to record allowances for held-to-maturity and available-for-sale debt securities rather than write-downs of such assets.

In addition, the ASU requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures that provide information about the allowance and the significant factors that influenced management’s estimate of the allowance.

The ASU will become effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2019. The Company’s cross-functional implementation team has developed a project plan to ensure we comply with all updates from this ASU at the time of adoption. We are currentlycontinue to make progress in the process of developing an acceptable model to estimate the expected credit losses. After the model has been reviewed and validated in accordance with our governance policies, the Company will provide further disclosure regarding the estimated impact on our allowance for finance receivables losses. In addition to the development of the model, we are assessing the additional disclosure requirements from this update. We believe the adoption of this ASU will have a material impacteffect on our consolidated financial statements through an increase to the allowance for finance receivable losses and wea corresponding one-time cumulative effect reduction to retained earnings in the consolidated balance sheet as of the beginning of the year of adoption. We are in the process of quantifying the expected impacts.

Statement of Cash Flows
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Income Taxes

In AugustFebruary of 2016,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15,2018-02, Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash PaymentsIncome Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income, which clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified inpermits the statementreclassification of cash flows.stranded tax effects within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings from the passage of the Tax Act. This update requires additional disclosures describing the nature of the stranded tax effects. The amendments inwithin this ASU will become effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after January 1, 2018.2019, with early adoption permitted. We concludedbelieve that the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Income Taxes

In October of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which requires entities to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The amendments in this ASU will become effective for the Company for annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2018. We concluded the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.


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Compensation and Benefits

In March of 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits: Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, to improve the presentation of the net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit costs. It requires that a company present the service cost component separately from other components of net benefit cost on the income statement. The amendments in this ASU become effective for the Company for annual periods beginning January 1, 2018. We concluded the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May of 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation: Scope of Modification Accounting, which provides guidance on which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award requires an entity to apply modification accounting. The amendments in this ASU become effective for the Company for annual periods beginning January 1, 2018. We concluded the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

We do not believe that any other accounting pronouncements issued during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, but not yet effective, would have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures, if adopted.

3. Finance Receivables    

Our finance receivable types include personal loans real estate loans, and retail sales financeother receivables as defined below:

Personal loans — are secured by consumer goods, automobiles, or other personal property or are unsecured, typically non-revolving with a fixed-rate and a fixed, original term of three to six years. At September 30, 2017, we had over 914,000 personal loans representing $5.1 billion of net finance receivables, compared to 928,000 personal loans totaling $4.8 billion at December 31, 2016.

Real estate loansOther receivables are secured by first or second mortgages on residential real estate, generally have maximum original termsconsist of 360 months, and are considered non-conforming. Real estate loans may be closed-end accounts or open-end home equity lines of credit and are primarily fixed-rate products. Since weour loan portfolios in a liquidating status. We ceased originating real estate loans in January of 2012, our real estate loans have been in a liquidating status.

Retail sales finance — includeand purchasing retail sales contracts and revolving retail accounts. RetailWe continue to service or sub-service the liquidating real estate loans and retail sales contracts are closed-end accounts that represent a single purchase transaction. Revolvingand will provide revolving retail accounts are open-end accounts that can be used forsales financing repeated purchases from the same merchant. Retail sales contracts are secured by the personal property designatedservices on our revolving retail accounts.

Beginning in the contract2018, we combined real estate and generally have maximum original terms of 60 months. Revolving retail accounts are secured by the goods purchased and generally require minimum monthly payments based on the amount financed calculated after the most recent purchase or outstanding balances. Our retail sales finance portfolio is in a liquidating status.


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loans into “Other Receivables.” Previously, we presented real estate and retail sales finance loans as distinct receivable types. In order to conform to this new alignment, we have revised our prior period finance receivable disclosures.

Components of net finance receivables held for investment by type were as follows:
(dollars in millions) Personal
Loans
 
Real Estate
Loans
 Retail
Sales Finance
 Total Personal
Loans
 Other Receivables Total
              
September 30, 2017  
  
  
  
Gross receivables * $5,671
 $132
 $8
 $5,811
Unearned finance charges and points and fees (664) 
 (1) (665)
March 31, 2018  
  
  
Gross receivables (a)(b) $5,280
 $128
 $5,408
Unearned points and fees (65) 
 (65)
Accrued finance charges 69
 1
 
 70
 74
 1
 75
Deferred origination costs 46
 
 
 46
 47
 
 47
Total $5,122
 $133
 $7
 $5,262
 $5,336
 $129
 $5,465
              
December 31, 2016  
  
  
  
Gross receivables * $5,449
 $142
 $12
 $5,603
Unearned finance charges and points and fees (754) 1
 (1) (754)
December 31, 2017  
  
  
Gross receivables (a)(b) $5,248
 $133
 $5,381
Unearned points and fees (66) 
 (66)
Accrued finance charges 63
 1
 
 64
 78
 1
 79
Deferred origination costs 46
 
 
 46
 48
 
 48
Total $4,804
 $144
 $11
 $4,959
 $5,308
 $134
 $5,442
                                      
*(a)Gross receivables are defined as follows:

Finance receivables purchased as a performing receivable — gross finance receivables equal the UPB for interest bearing accounts and the gross remaining contractual payments for precompute accounts. Additionally, the remaining unearned discount, net of premium established at the time of purchase is included in both interest bearing and precompute accounts to reflect the finance receivable balance at its initial fair value;

Finance receivables originated subsequent to the Fortress Acquisition — gross finance receivables equal the UPB for interest bearing accounts and the gross remaining contractual payments for precompute accounts;UPB;

Purchased credit impaired finance receivables — gross finance receivables equal the remaining estimated cash flows less the current balance of accretable yield on the purchased credit impaired accounts; and

TDR finance receivables — gross finance receivables equal the UPB for interest bearing accounts and, the gross remaining contractual payments for precompute accounts. Additionally,if applicable, the remaining unearned discount, net of premium established at the time of purchase is included in both interest bearing and precompute accountsif previously purchased as a performing receivable.

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(b)As of January 1, 2018, we have reclassified unearned finance charges to gross receivables. To conform to this presentation, we have reclassified the prior period.

At September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, unused lines of credit extended to customers by the Company were immaterial.

CREDIT QUALITY INDICATOR

We consider the value and recoverability of collateral, if any, securing a loan at loan origination and the delinquency status of our finance receivables as our primary credit quality indicator.indicators. At March 31, 2018, 56% of our personal loans were secured by titled collateral, compared to 57% at December 31, 2017. We monitor delinquency trends to manage our exposure to credit risk. When finance receivables are 60 days contractually past due, we consider them delinquentthese accounts to be at an increased risk for loss and we transfer collection of these accounts to our centralized operations, as these accounts are considered to be at increased risk for loss.operations. At 90 days or more contractually past due, we consider our finance receivables to be nonperforming.


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The following is a summary of net finance receivables held for investment by type and by number of days delinquent:
(dollars in millions) Personal
Loans
 
Real Estate
Loans
 Retail
Sales Finance
 Total
         
September 30, 2017        
Net finance receivables:        
Performing        
Current $4,901
 $103
 $7
 $5,011
30-59 days past due 75
 8
 
 83
60-89 days past due 46
 2
 
 48
Total performing 5,022
 113
 7
 5,142
Nonperforming        
90-179 days past due 97
 4
 
 101
180 days or more past due 3
 16
 
 19
Total nonperforming 100
 20
 
 120
Total $5,122
 $133
 $7
 $5,262
         
December 31, 2016        
Net finance receivables:        
Performing        
Current $4,579
 $102
 $11
 $4,692
30-59 days past due 64
 9
 
 73
60-89 days past due 45
 4
 
 49
Total performing 4,688
 115
 11
 4,814
Nonperforming        
90-179 days past due 112
 8
 
 120
180 days or more past due 4
 21
 
 25
Total nonperforming 116
 29
 
 145
Total $4,804
 $144
 $11
 $4,959

We accrue finance charges on revolving retail finance receivables up to the date of charge-off at 180 days past due. Our revolving retail finance receivables that were more than 90 days past due and still accruing finance charges at September 30, 2017 and at December 31, 2016 were immaterial.
(dollars in millions) Personal
Loans
 Other Receivables Total
       
March 31, 2018      
Performing      
Current $5,112
 $103
 $5,215
30-59 days past due 63
 7
 70
60-89 days past due 47
 2
 49
Total performing 5,222
 112
 5,334
Nonperforming      
90-179 days past due 110
 3
 113
180 days or more past due 4
 14
 18
Total nonperforming 114
 17
 131
Total $5,336
 $129
 $5,465
       
December 31, 2017      
Performing      
Current $5,063
 $104
 $5,167
30-59 days past due 75
 8
 83
60-89 days past due 55
 3
 58
Total performing 5,193
 115
 5,308
Nonperforming      
90-179 days past due 112
 4
 116
180 days or more past due 3
 15
 18
Total nonperforming 115
 19
 134
Total $5,308
 $134
 $5,442

PURCHASED CREDIT IMPAIRED FINANCE RECEIVABLES

Our purchased credit impaired finance receivables consist of receivables purchased in connection with the Fortress Acquisition.

Prior to March 31, 2016, our purchased credit impaired finance receivables also included the SpringCastle Portfolio, which was purchased in connection with the joint venture acquisition of the SpringCastle Portfolio. On March 31, 2016, we sold the SpringCastle Portfolio in connection with the SpringCastle Interests Sale.

We report the carrying amount (which initially was the fair value) of our purchased credit impaired finance receivables in net finance receivables, less allowance for finance receivable losses or in finance receivables held for sale as discussed below.

At September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, finance receivables held for sale totaled $137$126 million and $153$132 million, respectively, which include purchased credit impaired finance receivables, as well as TDR finance receivables. Therefore, we are presenting the financial information for our purchased credit impaired finance receivables and TDR finance receivables combined for finance receivables held for investment and finance receivables held for sale in the tables below. See Note 5 for further information on our finance receivables held for sale.


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Information regarding our purchased credit impaired FA Loans held for investment and held for sale were as follows:
(dollars in millions) September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
        
FA Loans (a)        
Carrying amount, net of allowance $60
 $70
 $54
 $57
Outstanding balance (b) 97
 107
 91
 94
Allowance for purchased credit impaired finance receivable losses 9
 8
 9
 9
                                      
(a)Purchased credit impaired FA Loans held for sale included in the table above were as follows:
(dollars in millions) September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
        
Carrying amount $46
 $54
 $42
 $44
Outstanding balance 75
 83
 69
 72

(b)Outstanding balance is defined as UPB of the loans with a net carrying amount.

The allowance for purchased credit impaired finance receivable losses at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, reflected the carrying value of the purchased credit impaired loans held for investment being higher than the present value of the expected cash flows.

Changes in accretable yield for purchased credit impaired finance receivablesFA Loans held for investment and held for sale were as follows:
  Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions) 2018 2017
     
Balance at beginning of period $53
 $60
Accretion (a) (1) (1)
Balance at end of period $52
 $59
(dollars in millions) SCP Loans FA Loans Total
       
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017      
Balance at beginning of period $
 $55
 $55
Accretion 
 (1) (1)
Balance at end of period $
 $54
 $54
       
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016      
Balance at beginning of period $
 $61
 $61
Accretion 
 (1) (1)
Transfers due to finance receivables sold 
 (11) (11)
Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference (a) 
 8
 8
Balance at end of period $
 $57
 $57
       
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017      
Balance at beginning of period $
 $60
 $60
Accretion (b) 
 (4) (4)
Reclassifications to nonaccretable difference (a) 
 (2) (2)
Balance at end of period $
 $54
 $54
       
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016      
Balance at beginning of period $375
 $66
 $441
Accretion (b) (16) (5) (21)
Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference (a) 
 7
 7
Transfer due to finance receivables sold (359) (11) (370)
Balance at end of period $
 $57
 $57

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(a)Reclassifications from (to) nonaccretable difference represents the increases (decreases) in accretable yield resulting from higher (lower) estimated undiscounted cash flows.

(b)Accretion on our purchased credit impaired FA Loans held for sale was $3 million and $4 millionincluded in the table above were immaterial for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016, respectively.2017.

TDR FINANCE RECEIVABLES

Information regarding TDR finance receivables held for investment and held for sale were as follows:
(dollars in millions) 
Personal
Loans
 Real Estate
Loans *
 Total 
Personal
Loans
 Other Receivables (a) Total
            
September 30, 2017      
March 31, 2018      
TDR gross finance receivables(b) $100
 $141
 $241
 $124
 $138
 $262
TDR net finance receivables 100
 142
 242
 123
 139
 262
Allowance for TDR finance receivable losses 40
 12
 52
 48
 12
 60
            
December 31, 2016      
December 31, 2017      
TDR gross finance receivables(b) $47
 $133
 $180
 $112
 $139
 $251
TDR net finance receivables 47
 134
 181
 111
 140
 251
Allowance for TDR finance receivable losses 20
 11
 31
 44
 12
 56

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*(a)TDR real estate loansOther Receivables held for sale included in the table above were as follows:
(dollars in millions) September 30,
2017
 December 31, 2016 March 31,
2018
 December 31, 2017
        
TDR gross finance receivables $91
 $89
 $88
 $90
TDR net finance receivables 92
 90
 89
 91

(b)As defined earlier in this Note.

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we had no commitments to lend additional funds on our TDR finance receivables.

TDR average net receivables held for investment and held for sale and finance charges recognized on TDR finance receivables held for investment and held for sale were as follows:
(dollars in millions) 
Personal
Loans (a)
 
Real Estate
Loans (b)
 Total
       
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017  
  
  
TDR average net receivables $94
 $142
 $236
TDR finance charges recognized 3
 3
 6
       
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016      
TDR average net receivables $35
 $159
 $194
TDR finance charges recognized 
 3
 3
       
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017      
TDR average net receivables $69
 $139
 $208
TDR finance charges recognized 6
 7
 13
       
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016      
TDR average net receivables $34
 $187
 $221
TDR finance charges recognized 2
 9
 11

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(dollars in millions) 
Personal
Loans
 Other Receivables * Total
       
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018      
TDR average net receivables $117
 $139
 $256
TDR finance charges recognized 3
 2
 5
       
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017      
TDR average net receivables $48
 $134
 $182
TDR finance charges recognized 1
 2
 3
                                      
(a)*TDR personal loans held for sale included in the table above were immaterial.

(b)TDR real estate loansOther Receivables held for sale included in the table above were as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions) 
Real Estate
Loans
  2018 2017
       
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017  
 
TDR average net receivables $92
  $90
 $89
TDR finance charges recognized 2
  1
 1
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016   
TDR average net receivables $112
 
TDR finance charges recognized 2
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017   
TDR average net receivables $90
 
TDR finance charges recognized 5
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016   
TDR average net receivables $105
 
TDR finance charges recognized 5
 


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Information regarding the new volume of the TDR finance receivables held for investment and held for sale were as follows:
(dollars in millions) 
Personal
Loans (a)
 
SpringCastle
Portfolio
 Real Estate
Loans (a)
 Total 
Personal
Loans
 Other Receivables (a) Total
              
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017  
  
  
  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018      
Pre-modification TDR net finance receivables $28
 $
 $1
 $29
 $33
 $2
 $35
Post-modification TDR net finance receivables:              
Rate reduction $19
 $
 $2
 $21
 $26
 $2
 $28
Other (b) 10
 
 
 10
 7
 
 7
Total post-modification TDR net finance receivables $29
 $
 $2
 $31
 $33
 $2
 $35
Number of TDR accounts 4,837
 
 63
 4,900
 5,894
 29
 5,923
              
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016        
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017      
Pre-modification TDR net finance receivables $10
 $
 $3
 $13
 $15
 $3
 $18
Post-modification TDR net finance receivables:              
Rate reduction $5
 $
 $3
 $8
 $10
 $3
 $13
Other (b) 3
 
 1
 4
 4
 
 4
Total post-modification TDR net finance receivables $8
 $
 $4
 $12
 $14
 $3
 $17
Number of TDR accounts 1,702
 
 86
 1,788
 2,740
 64
 2,804
        
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017        
Pre-modification TDR net finance receivables $91
 $
 $14
 $105
Post-modification TDR net finance receivables:        
Rate reduction $66
 $
 $15
 $81
Other (b) 24
 
 
 24
Total post-modification TDR net finance receivables $90
 $
 $15
 $105
Number of TDR accounts 17,034
 
 477
 17,511
        
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016        
Pre-modification TDR net finance receivables $28
 $1
 $13
 $42
Post-modification TDR net finance receivables:        
Rate reduction $16
 $1
 $11
 $28
Other (b) 8
 
 3
 11
Total post-modification TDR net finance receivables $24
 $1
 $14
 $39
Number of TDR accounts 5,251
 157
 291
 5,699
                                      
(a)TDR finance receivablesOther Receivables held for sale included in the table above were immaterial.

(b)“Other” modifications primarily include potential principal and interest forgiveness of principal or interest.contingent on future payment performance by the borrower under the modified terms.


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Personal loans held for investment and held for sale that were modified as TDR personal loans within the previous 12 months and for which there was a default during the period to cause the TDR personal loans to be considered nonperforming (90 days or more past due) were as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions) 
Personal
Loans
 2018 2017
      
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017  
TDR net finance receivables * $10
 $6
 $3
Number of TDR accounts 2,202
 1,190
 585
  
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016  
TDR net finance receivables * $1
Number of TDR accounts 355
  
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017  
TDR net finance receivables * $24
Number of TDR accounts 5,232
  
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016  
TDR net finance receivables * $4
Number of TDR accounts 1,030
                                      
*Represents the corresponding balance of TDR net finance receivables at the end of the month in which they defaulted.

TDR real estate loansother receivables for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 that defaulted during the previous 12-month period were immaterial. TDR SpringCastle Portfolio loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 that defaulted during the previous 12-month period were immaterial.


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4. Allowance for Finance Receivable Losses    

Changes in the allowance for finance receivable losses by finance receivable type were as follows:
(dollars in millions) Personal
Loans
 
SpringCastle
Portfolio
 
Real Estate
Loans
 Retail
Sales Finance
 Consolidated Total
           
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017  
    
  
  
Balance at beginning of period $201
 $
 $19
 $1
 $221
Provision for finance receivable losses 65
 
 5
 
 70
Charge-offs (81) 
 (1) 
 (82)
Recoveries 13
 
 1
 
 14
Balance at end of period $198
 $
 $24
 $1
 $223
           
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016  
    
  
  
Balance at beginning of period $176
 $
 $20
 $1
 $197
Provision for finance receivable losses 85
 
 2
 
 87
Charge-offs (79) 
 (4) 
 (83)
Recoveries 12
 
 1
 
 13
Balance at end of period $194
 $

$19

$1

$214
           
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017  
    
  
  
Balance at beginning of period $184
 $
 $19
 $1
 $204
Provision for finance receivable losses 225
 
 7
 
 232
Charge-offs (260) 
 (4) 
 (264)
Recoveries 49
 
 2
 
 51
Balance at end of period $198
 $
 $24
 $1
 $223
           
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016  
    
  
  
Balance at beginning of period $173
 $4
 $46
 $1
 $224
Provision for finance receivable losses 241
 14
 8
 
 263
Charge-offs (253) (17) (10) (1) (281)
Recoveries 33
 3
 4
 1
 41
Other * 
 (4) (29) 
 (33)
Balance at end of period $194
 $
 $19
 $1
 $214
*Other consists of:

the elimination of allowance for finance receivable losses due to the transfer of real estate loans held for investment to finance receivables held for sale on June 30, 2016; and

the elimination of allowance for finance receivable losses due to the sale of the SpringCastle Portfolio on March 31, 2016, in connection with the SpringCastle Interests Sale.
(dollars in millions) Personal
Loans
 Other Receivables Consolidated Total
       
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018  
  
  
Balance at beginning of period $216
 $24
 $240
Provision for finance receivable losses 81
 
 81
Charge-offs (98) (1) (99)
Recoveries 15
 1
 16
Balance at end of period $214
 $24
 $238
       
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017  
  
  
Balance at beginning of period $184
 $20
 $204
Provision for finance receivable losses 70
 1
 71
Charge-offs (99) (1) (100)
Recoveries 21
 
 21
Balance at end of period $176
 $20
 $196


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The allowance for finance receivable losses and net finance receivables by type and by impairment method were as follows:
(dollars in millions) Personal
Loans
 
Real Estate
Loans
 Retail
Sales Finance
 Total Personal
Loans
 Other Receivables Total
              
September 30, 2017  
  
  
  
March 31, 2018  
  
  
Allowance for finance receivable losses:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Collectively evaluated for impairment $158
 $3
 $1
 $162
 $166
 $3
 $169
Purchased credit impaired finance receivables 
 9
 
 9
 
 9
 9
TDR finance receivables 40
 12
 
 52
 48
 12
 60
Total $198
 $24
 $1
 $223
 $214
 $24
 $238
              
Finance receivables:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Collectively evaluated for impairment $5,022
 $60
 $7
 $5,089
 $5,213
 58
 $5,271
Purchased credit impaired finance receivables 
 23
 
 23
 
 21
 21
TDR finance receivables 100
 50
 
 150
 123
 50
 173
Total $5,122
 $133
 $7
 $5,262
 $5,336
 $129
 $5,465
              
Allowance for finance receivable losses as a percentage of finance receivables 3.87% 18.19% 8.96% 4.24% 4.02% 18.72% 4.36%
              
December 31, 2016  
  
  
  
December 31, 2017  
  
  
Allowance for finance receivable losses:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Collectively evaluated for impairment $164
 $
 $1
 $165
 $172
 $3
 $175
Purchased credit impaired finance receivables 
 8
 
 8
 
 9
 9
TDR finance receivables 20
 11
 
 31
 44
 12
 56
Total $184
 $19
 $1
 $204
 $216
 $24
 $240
              
Finance receivables:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Collectively evaluated for impairment $4,757
 $76
 $11
 $4,844
 $5,197
 $63
 $5,260
Purchased credit impaired finance receivables 
 24
 
 24
 
 22
 22
TDR finance receivables 47
 44
 
 91
 111
 49
 160
Total $4,804
 $144
 $11
 $4,959
 $5,308
 $134
 $5,442
              
Allowance for finance receivable losses as a percentage of finance receivables 3.84% 13.31% 4.42% 4.12% 4.06% 18.27% 4.41%

5. Finance Receivables Held for Sale    

We report finance receivables held for sale of $137$126 million at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and $153$132 million at December 31, 2016,2017, which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value and consist entirely of real estate loans. At September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the fair value of our finance receivables held for sale exceeded the cost. We used the aggregate basis to determine the lower of cost or fair value of finance receivables held for sale.

SPRINGCASTLE PORTFOLIO

During March of 2016, we transferred $1.6 billion of loans of the SpringCastle Portfolio (after deducting allowance for finance receivable losses) from held for investment to held for sale due to management’s intent to no longer hold these finance receivables for the foreseeable future. We simultaneously sold our interests in these finance receivables held for sale on March 31, 2016 in the SpringCastle Interests Sale and recorded a net gain in other revenues at the time of sale of $167 million.

PERSONAL LOANS

On May 2, 2016, we sold personal loans held for sale with a carrying value of $602 million and recorded a net gain in other revenues at the time of sale of $22 million.

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REAL ESTATE LOANS

On June 30, 2016, we transferred $257 million of real estate loans (after deducting allowance for finance receivable losses) from held for investment to held for sale due to management’s intent to no longer hold these finance receivables for the foreseeable future. In connection with the August 2016 Real Estate Loan Sale, we sold a portfolio of second lien mortgage loans with a carrying value of $250 million and recorded a net loss in other revenues of $4 million.

We did not have any other material transfer activitytransfers to or from finance receivables held for sale during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.2017.


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6. Investment Securities    

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES

Cost/amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of fixed maturity available-for-sale securities by type were as follows:
(dollars in millions) 
Cost/
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Cost/
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
                
September 30, 2017  
  
  
  
March 31, 2018  
  
  
  
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Bonds  
  
  
  
U.S. government and government sponsored entities $19
 $
 $
 $19
 $17
 $
 $
 $17
Obligations of states, municipalities, and political subdivisions 71
 
 
 71
 66
 
 (1) 65
Non-U.S. government and government sponsored entities 4
 
 
 4
 4
 
 
 4
Corporate debt 354
 5
 (2) 357
 296
 3
 (6) 293
Mortgage-backed, asset-backed, and collateralized:  
  
  
    
  
  
  
RMBS 38
 
 
 38
 39
 
 (1) 38
CMBS 29
 
 
 29
 23
 
 
 23
CDO/ABS 49
 
 
 49
 43
 
 
 43
Total bonds 564
 5
 (2) 567
Preferred stock (a) 7
 
 (1) 6
Other long-term investments 1
 
 
 1
Total (b) $572
 $5
 $(3) $574
Total $488
 $3
 $(8) $483
                
December 31, 2016  
  
  
  
December 31, 2017  
  
  
  
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Bonds        
U.S. government and government sponsored entities $13
 $
 $
 $13
 $17
 $
 $
 $17
Obligations of states, municipalities, and political subdivisions 83
 
 (1) 82
 70
 
 
 70
Non-U.S. government and government sponsored entities 5
 
 
 5
 4
 
 
 4
Corporate debt 356
 2
 (5) 353
 322
 4
 (2) 324
Mortgage-backed, asset-backed, and collateralized:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
RMBS 39
 
 
 39
 35
 
 
 35
CMBS 33
 
 
 33
 23
 
 
 23
CDO/ABS 46
 
 
 46
 53
 
 
 53
Total bonds 575
 2
 (6) 571
Preferred stock (a) 6
 
 
 6
Other long-term investments 1
 
 
 1
Total (b) $582
 $2
 $(6) $578
Total $524
 $4
 $(2) $526



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(a)The Company employs an income equity strategy targeting investments in stocks with strong current dividend yields. Stocks included have a history of stable or increasing dividend payments.

(b)Excludes an immaterial interest in a limited partnership that we account for using the equity method and FHLB common stock of $1 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, which is classified as a restricted investment and carried at cost.

Fair value and unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities by type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position were as follows:
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total
(dollars in millions) 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses *
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses *
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses *
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses *
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
                        
September 30, 2017  
  
  
  
  
  
Bonds:  
  
  
  
  
  
U.S. government and government sponsored entities $12
 $
 $4
 $
 $16
 $
Obligations of states, municipalities, and political subdivisions 11
 
 14
 
 25
 
Corporate debt 63
 (1) 83
 (1) 146
 (2)
RMBS 5
 
 21
 
 26
 
CMBS 4
 
 14
 
 18
 
CDO/ABS 16
 
 11
 
 27
 
Total bonds 111
 (1) 147
 (1) 258
 (2)
Preferred stock 
 
 6
 (1) 6
 (1)
Other long-term investments 1
 
 
 
 1
 
Total $112
 $(1) $153
 $(2) $265
 $(3)
            
December 31, 2016  
  
  
  
  
  
Bonds:  
  
  
  
  
  
March 31, 2018  
  
  
  
  
  
U.S. government and government sponsored entities $9
 $
 $
 $
 $9
 $
 $8
 $
 $8
 $
 $16
 $
Obligations of states, municipalities, and political subdivisions 57
 (1) 2
 
 59
 (1) 39
 
 12
 (1) 51
 (1)
Non-U.S. government and government sponsored entities 3
 
 
 
 3
 
 3
 
 
 
 3
 
Corporate debt 171
 (5) 5
 
 176
 (5) 159
 (4) 64
 (2) 223
 (6)
RMBS 33
 
 
 
 33
 
 17
 (1) 12
 
 29
 (1)
CMBS 22
 
 
 
 22
 
 6
 
 15
 
 21
 
CDO/ABS 25
 
 
 
 25
 
 27
 
 10
 
 37
 
Total bonds 320
 (6) 7
 
 327
 (6)
Preferred stock 
 
 6
 
 6
 
Total $320
 $(6)
$13

$
 $333
 $(6) $259
 $(5) $121
 $(3) $380
 $(8)
            
December 31, 2017  
  
  
  
  
  
U.S. government and government sponsored entities $13
 $
 $1
 $
 $14
 $
Obligations of states, municipalities, and political subdivisions 35
 
 12
 
 47
 
Corporate debt 120
 (1) 69
 (1) 189
 (2)
RMBS 14
 
 12
 
 26
 
CMBS 6
 
 15
 
 21
 
CDO/ABS 30
 
 10
 
 40
 
Total $218
 $(1) $119
 $(1) $337
 $(2)
                                     
*Unrealized losses on certain available-for-sale securities were less than $1 million and, therefore, are not quantified in the table above.

On a lot basis, we had 169251 and 217212 investment securities in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. We do not consider the unrealized losses to be credit-related, as these unrealized losses primarily relate to changes in interest rates and market spreads subsequent to purchase. Additionally, at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we had no plans to sell any investment securities with unrealized losses, and we believe it is more likely than not that we would not be required to sell such investment securities before recovery of their amortized cost.

We continue to monitor unrealized loss positions for potential impairments. During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, we did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment credit losses on our available-for-sale securities in investment revenues.

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During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, there were no material additions or reductions in the cumulative amount of credit losses (recognized in earnings) on other-than-temporarily impaired available-for-sale securities.

The proceeds of available-for-sale securities sold or redeemed and the resulting net realized gains were as follows:
(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017
2016
2017 2016
         
Proceeds from sales and redemptions $103
 $42
 $222
 $235
         
Realized gains $3
 $1
 $7
 $5
Realized losses 
 
 (1) 
Net realized gains $3
 $1
 $6
 $5
(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended March 31,

2018 2017
     
Proceeds from sales and redemptions $39
 $51
     
Net realized gains * $
 $2
*Realized losses on available-for-sale securities sold or redeemed during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were less than $1 million.

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Contractual maturities of fixed-maturity available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 were as follows:
(dollars in millions) 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
        
Fixed maturities, excluding mortgage-backed, asset-backed, and collateralized securities:  
  
  
  
Due in 1 year or less $67
 $67
 $56
 $56
Due after 1 year through 5 years 221
 221
 173
 177
Due after 5 years through 10 years 40
 39
 29
 29
Due after 10 years 123
 121
 121
 121
Mortgage-backed, asset-backed, and collateralized securities 116
 116
 104
 105
Total $567
 $564
 $483
 $488

Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities since issuers and borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. We may sell investment securities before maturity for general corporate and working capital purposes and to achieve certain investment strategies.

The fair value of securities on deposit with third parties totaled $4 million and $8 million and $11 million at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

TRADING AND OTHER SECURITIES

The fair value of other securities by type was as follows:
(dollars in millions) September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
        
Fixed maturity other securities:  
  
  
  
Bonds  
  
Corporate debt $2
 $2
 $1
 $3
Mortgage-backed, asset-backed, and collateralized:    
CMBS 
 1
Preferred stock * 6
 5
Other long-term investments 1
 1
Total $2
 $3
 $8
 $9
*The Company employs an income equity strategy targeting investments in stocks with strong current dividend yields. Stocks included have a history of stable or increasing dividend payments.

Mark-to-marketUnrealized gains (losses) on trading and other securities held at September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 andnet realized gains (losses) on trading and other securities sold or redeemed during the 20172018 and 20162017 periods were immaterial for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.2017. We report these gains (losses)and losses in investment revenues. Other securities are those securities for which the fair value option was elected. Our remaining trading securities were sold in the first quarter of 2016.


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7. Transactions with Affiliates of Fortress    

SUBSERVICING AGREEMENT

Nationstar subservices the real estate loans of certain of our indirect subsidiaries. Investment funds managed by affiliates of Fortress indirectly own a majority interest in Nationstar. On February 12, 2018, Nationstar’s parent, Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (“NSM”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”). In connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, investment funds managed by affiliates of Fortress have agreed to elect to receive cash merger consideration with respect to no less than 50% of the shares in NSM held by such funds and, following such closing, will no longer indirectly own a majority interest in Nationstar. The subservicing fees paid to Nationstar were $1 million or lessimmaterial for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.2017.

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
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Logan Circle provides investment management services for our investments. Logan Circle was a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortress. On September 15, 2017, Fortress sold its interest in Logan Circle to MetLife and, as a result, Logan Circle is no longer an affiliate of Fortress. Costs and fees incurred for these investment management services were $1 million or less for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.


SALE OF EQUITY INTEREST IN SPRINGCASTLE JOINT VENTURE

On March 31, 2016, we sold our 47% equity interest in the SpringCastle Joint Venture, which owns the SpringCastle Portfolio, to certain subsidiaries of NRZ and Blackstone. NRZ is managed by an affiliate of Fortress.

8. Related Party Transactions    

AFFILIATE LENDING

Notes Receivable from Parent and Affiliates

Note Receivable from SFI. SFC’s note receivable from SFI is payable in full on May 31, 2022, and SFC may demand payment at any time prior to May 31, 2022; however, SFC does not anticipate the need for additional liquidity during 2017 and does not expect to demand payment from SFI in 2017.: The note receivable from SFI totaled $393 million at September 30, 2017 and $285 million at December 31, 2016. The interest rate for the UPB is the lender’s cost of funds rate, which was 6.06% at September 30, 2017. Interest revenue ontable below sets forth the note receivablereceivables from SFI totaled $7 millionour parent and $17 million foraffiliates. We describe our affiliate lending in Note 11 of the three and nine months ended September 30,Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II - Item 8 included in our 2017 respectively, compared to $4 million and $14 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, which we reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K.
(dollars in millions) Note Balance 
Interest Income (a)
Three Months Ended March 31,
�� March 31,
2018
 December 31, 2017 2018 2017
SFI Note $380
 $390
 $6
 $5
IH Cash Services Note 2,835
 2,883
 41
 45
OMFH Demand Note (b) 1,416
 1,215
 21
 9
Total $4,631
 $4,488
 $68
 $59
(a) Reported in interest income on notes receivable from parent and affiliates.

Independence Demand Note. On November 12, 2015, in connection with the closing of the OneMain Acquisition, CSI, SFC’s wholly owned subsidiary, entered into the Independence Demand Note, whereby CSI agreed to make advances to Independence from time to time, with an aggregate amount outstanding not to exceed $3.55 billion. On November 12, 2015, Independence borrowed $3.4 billion under the Independence Demand Note. Under the Independence Demand Note, Independence was required to use the proceeds of any advance either (i) to fund a portion of the purchase price for the OneMain Acquisition or (ii) for general corporate purposes. The note is payable in full on December 31, 2019, and CSI can demand payment at any time prior to December 31, 2019. Independence can repay the note in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. The interest rate for the UPB is the lender’s cost of funds rate. Interest revenue on the notenotes receivable from Independence totaled $47 millionparent and $139 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

On July 19, 2016, CSI, Independence, and OMFH entered into the Note Assignment pursuant to which CSI sold and assigned to OMFH, and OMFH purchased and assumed from CSI, an interest in and to CSI’s right to receive $150 million principal amount outstanding under the Independence Demand Note for a purchase price of $150 million. On July 20, 2016, OMFH paid the $150 million purchase price to CSI.

In connection with the Note Assignment discussed above, Independence exchanged the Independence Demand Note for (i) the Cash Services Note issued to CSI with a maximum borrowing amount not to exceed $3.4 billion and (ii) the OMFH Note issued to OMFH with a maximum borrowing amount not to exceed $150 million. The Cash Services Note and the OMFH Note provide that no advances shall be made to Independence on or after December 31, 2019 and all principal and interest shall be payable in full on December 31, 2019, unless earlier paymentaffiliates is demanded by CSI or OMFH. The interest rate for the UPB is the lender’sSFC’s cost of funds rate, which was 6.06%5.81% at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018 and 6.28% at March 31, 2017.

(b) The maximum amount available increased from $1.6 billion to $2.7 billion effective March 28, 2018.

At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the note receivable from Independence relating to the Cash Services Note totaled $2.8 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively, which included compounded interest due to CSI. Interest revenue on the note receivable from Independence relating to the Cash Services Note totaled $43 million and $131 million for the three and nine

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months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, which we report in interest income on notes receivable from parent and affiliates.

OneMain Demand Note. On November 15, 2015, in connection with the closing of the OneMain Acquisition, SFC entered into the OneMain Demand Note with OMFH, whereby SFC agreed to make advances to OMFH from time to time, with an aggregate amount outstanding not to exceed $500 million. Under the OneMain Demand Note, OMFH is required to use the proceeds of any advance either (i) exclusively to finance the purchase, origination, pooling, funding or carrying of receivables by OMFH or any of its restricted subsidiaries or (ii) for general corporate purposes. The note is payable in full on December 31, 2024, and SFC may demand payment with five days prior notice. OMFH may repay the note in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. The interest rate for the UPB is the lender’s cost of funds rate.

SFC has, from time to time, amended the note to increase the maximum amount that may be advanced to OMFH. At September 30, 2017, the maximum amount that may be advanced totaled $1.6 billion. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the note receivable from OMFH totaled $1.1 billion and $530 million, respectively, which included compounded interest due to SFC. Interest revenue on the note receivable from OMFH totaled $21 million and $43 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $5 million for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, which we report in interest income on notes receivable from parent and affiliates.

Receivables from Parent and Affiliates

At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, receivables from parent and affiliates totaled $6 million and $40 million, respectively. At September 30, 2017, receivables from parent and affiliates included (i) interest receivable on SFC’s note receivable from SFI previously discussed in this Note, (ii) taxes paid by SFC for all entities and then settled under the tax sharing agreement, (iii) intercompany insurance premiums collected, and (iv) the servicing fees and collections received on the legacy OneMain loans serviced by legacy Springleaf branches. At December 31, 2016, receivables from parent and affiliates also included expenses paid by a subsidiary of SFC for the benefit of parent and affiliates. Receivables from parent and affiliates at December 31, 2016 are presented net of a payable to SFI of $6 million. Excluding this payable, receivables from parent and affiliates totaled $46 million at December 31, 2016.

Note Payable to Affiliate

: On December 1, 2015, in connection with the closing of the OneMain Acquisition, OMFH entered into a revolving demand note with SFC whereby OMFH agreed to make advances to SFC from time to time, with an aggregate amount outstanding not to exceed $500 million. Under the note,time. SFC is required to use the proceeds of any advanceadvances for general corporate purposes. The noteAt March 31, 2018, the maximum amount that OMFH may advance to SFC is payable in full on$750 million. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2024, and OMFH may demand payment with five days prior notice.2017, no amounts were drawn by SFC may repayunder the note in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Thenote. We did not incur interest rate for the UPB is the lender’s cost of funds rate, which was 6.06% at September 30, 2017.

Interest expense on the note payable to OMFH was $1 million and $7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, which we report in interest expense. At September 30, 2017, the maximum amount that may be advanced totaled $750 million. No amounts were drawn under the note at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017.

PayablesOGSC Services Agreement: OGSC provides variety of services to Parentvarious affiliates under a services agreement. SFC is currently a party to this services agreement and Affiliatesformerly, through its subsidiaries had license and building lease agreements with OGSC as well. See Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II - Item 8 included in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information about these agreements.

At September 30,During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, and December 31, 2016, payables to parent and affiliates totaled $53SFC recorded $71 million and $13 million, respectively. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, SFC had net payables of $48 million and $12$59 million, respectively, primarily to OGSC,of service fee expenses which are included in operating expenses. SFC did not record any expenses related to the terminated license or building lease agreements for the three months ending March 31, 2018. For the three months ending March 31, 2017, license and building lease expenses were immaterial.

Loan Servicing Fees: SFC’s intercompany agreements further discussed below in this Note. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, SFC also had a payable of $1 million to OCLI, a subsidiary of SFI, for internet lending referral fees chargedagreement with OMFH relates to the branch network. See “Loan Referral Fees” below. Additionally, at September 30, 2017, SFC had a payableservicing of $4 millionits loans by legacy OneMain branches (expense to OMFH for servicingSFC) and collection fees of legacy SpringleafOMFH loans serviced by legacy OneMain branches. See “Loan Servicing Fees” below for further information.SFC branches (income to SFC). The servicing fee is based on a percentage of the outstanding principal balance of the serviced loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, SFC recorded $3 million of service fee expenses and $4 million of service fee income. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, SFC recorded $3 million of service fee expenses and $3 million of service fee income.

LOAN SALE TRANSACTIONSLoan Referral Fees: OCLI provides personal loan application and credit underwriting services on behalf of SFC and charges a fee of $35 for each underwritten approved application referred to SFC, as well as any other fees agreed to by the parties. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, SFC recorded $5 million of referral fee expense, respectively.

During the third quarterInsurance Subsidiaries: SFC incurs a payable whenever it finances or collects insurance premiums on policies issued by OMFH insurance subsidiaries or when SFC insurance subsidiaries incur insurance claims on insurance policies issued on OMFH loans. Conversely, SFC records a receivable when insurance claims are incurred on policies issued by insurance subsidiaries of OMFH on SFC loans. As a result of these transactions, at March 31, 2018, SFC had a $16 million payable to and a $1 million receivable from OMFH subsidiaries. At December 31, 2017, SFC insurance subsidiaries had a $22 million payable to and a $4 million receivable from OMFH subsidiaries.

Home and Auto Membership Plans: SFC collects optional home and auto membership plan fees that are payable to subsidiaries of OMFH. SFC’s payable to OMFH subsidiaries for these fees was $3 million at March 31, 2018. The amount payable at December 31, 2017 was $2 million.


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Loan Purchase and Sale Agreements: From time to time, OCLI enteredenters into loan purchase and sale agreements with certain subsidiaries of SFC pursuant to which OCLI soldsells certain personal loans with an aggregate UPBand continues to service the loans. There were no loan sales during the three months ended March 31, 2018 or March 31, 2017. Loan servicing fees were less than $1 million for the three months ending March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, respectively.

Parent and Affiliate Receivables and Payables:Receivables from parent and affiliate totaled $122 million and $11 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, and are included in other assets. Payables to parent and affiliate totaled $91 million and $110 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, and are included in other liabilities.

OMAS Debt Purchases: As of March 31, 2018, OMAS, a subsidiary of OMFH, held a total of $10 million principal amount of SFC’s medium-term notes which were obtained in the time of sale of $4 millionopen market in three separate purchase transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $4$10 million.


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During the second quarter of 2016, OCLI entered into loan purchase and sale agreements with certain subsidiaries of SFC pursuant to which OCLI sold certain personal loans with an aggregate UPB at the time of sale of $89 million for an aggregate purchase price of $89 million. OCLI continues to service these loans. SFC recorded service fee expenses of less than $1 million and $1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $1 million and $2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

LOAN SERVICING FEES

In connection with the branch integration activities during the fourth quarter of 2016, SFC entered into an intercompany service agreement with OMFH relating to the servicing of loans when a legacy OneMain loan is serviced by a legacy Springleaf branch and vice versa. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, SFC recorded $4 million and $10 million, respectively, of service fee expenses for the legacy Springleaf loans serviced by legacy OneMain branches and $4 million and $11 million, respectively, of service fee income for the legacy OneMain loans serviced by legacy Springleaf branches. At September 30, 2017, SFC’s receivable from OMFH for the servicing fees and collections received on the legacy OneMain loans serviced by legacy Springleaf branches totaled $4 million, and SFC’s payable to OMFH for the servicing fees and collections received on the legacy Springleaf loans serviced by legacy OneMain branches totaled $4 million.

LOAN REFERRAL FEES

OCLI provides personal loan application processing and credit underwriting services on behalf of SFC for personal loan applications that are submitted online. SFC is charged a fee of $35 for each underwritten approved application processed, as well as any other fees agreed to by the parties. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, SFC recorded $5 million and $16 million, respectively, compared to $4 million and $11 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, of referral fee expense. SFC’s payable to OCLI for internet lending referral fees totaled $1 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

DEBT PURCHASES

In June of 2017, OMAS, a subsidiary of OMFH, purchased $4 million principal amount of SFC’s medium term notes in the open market for an aggregate purchase price of $4 million. At the purchase dates, these These notes had a carrying value of $3$9 million.

In March of 2017, OMAS purchased $1 million principal amount of SFC’s medium term notes in the open market for an aggregate purchase price of $1 million. At the purchase dates, these notes had a carrying value of $1 million.

In December of 2016, OMAS purchased $5 million principal amount of SFC’s medium term notes in the open market for an aggregate purchase price of $5 million. At the purchase dates, these notes had a carrying value of $5 million.

These purchase transactions did not impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.statements and there are no plans for OMAS to make future purchases of SFC debt.

DIVIDEND OF SFMC TO SFI

On April 10, 2017, SFMC, a former subsidiary of SFC, was contributed to SFI in the form of a dividend. SFI then contributed SFMC and SGSC to OMH, SFMC merged into SGSC, which was renamed and is now OGSC. As a result of the dividend, the Company’s total shareholder equity and total assets were reduced by $38 million and $65 million, respectively, on the contribution date.

The contribution was the result of the continuing integration process, and part of a series of corporate consolidation transactions surrounding the OneMain Acquisition.

CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION TO SFC

During the first quarter of 2016, SFC received a capital contribution of $10 million from SFI to satisfy an interest payment required by the Junior Subordinated Debenture in respect of SFC’s junior subordinated debt.

INTERCOMPANY AGREEMENTS

OGSC, as successor to SFMC and SGSC, is a party to the following intercompany agreements.


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Services Agreement

OGSC provides the following services to various affiliates under a services agreement: management and administrative services; financial, accounting, treasury, tax, and audit services; facilities support services; capital funding services; legal services; human resources services (including payroll); centralized collections and lending support services; insurance, risk management, and marketing services; and information technology services. The fees payable to OGSC are equal to 100% of the allocated cost of providing the services. In addition to the services noted above, OGSC assumed the services provided by SFMC, which primarily consist of providing operating staff and field management for our branches. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, total service fee expenses recorded by SFC totaled $83 million and $221 million, respectively, which are included in operating expenses, compared to $58 million and $183 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

License Agreement

As a result of the merger of SFMC and SGSC noted above, the license agreement, whereby SFMC leased its information technology systems and software and other related equipment to SGSC, was terminated. The monthly license fee payable by SGSC for its use of the information technology systems and software was 100% of the actual costs incurred by SFMC plus a 7.00% margin. The fee payable by SGSC for its use of the related equipment was 100% of the actual costs incurred by SFMC. SFC did not record any license fees during the three months ended September 30, 2017, and total license fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 remained at $1 million, which is included as a contra expense to other operating expenses. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, SFC recorded $1 million and $4 million, respectively, of license fees.

Building Lease Agreement

In contemplation of the merger of SFMC and SGSC noted above, the building lease agreement whereby SFMC leased six of its buildings to SGSC for an annual rental amount of $4 million, plus additional rental amounts to cover other charges, was terminated effective April 5, 2017. As a result, SFC did not record any intercompany rental income during the three months ended September 30, 2017, and SFMC’s rent charged to SGSC for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 remained at
$1 million, which is included as a contra expense to other operating expenses. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, SFC recorded $1 million and $3 million, respectively, of rent income attributable to the building lease agreement that previously existed between SFMC and SGSC and that was terminated effective April 5, 2017.


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9. Long-term Debt    

Principal maturities of long-term debt (excluding projected repayments on securitizations and revolving conduit facilities by period) by type of debt at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 were as follows:
 Senior Debt     Senior Debt    
(dollars in millions) Securitizations 
Medium
Term
Notes
 
Junior
Subordinated
Debt
 Total Securitizations 
Medium
Term
Notes
 
Junior
Subordinated
Debt
 Total
                
Interest rates (a) 2.04% - 6.50%
 5.25% - 8.25%
 3.05%   2.04% - 6.50%
 5.25% - 8.25%
 3.47%  
                
Fourth quarter 2017 $
 $557
 $
 $557
2018 
 
 
 
Remainder of 2018 
 
 
 
2019 
 700
 
 700
 
 700
 
 700
2020 
 1,300
 
 1,300
 
 1,300
 
 1,300
2021 
 650
 
 650
 
 650
 
 650
2022 
 1,000
 
 1,000
 
 1,000
 
 1,000
2023-2067 
 300
 350
 650
 
 2,425
 350
 2,775
Securitizations (b) 3,110
 
 
 3,110
 3,233
 
 
 3,233
Total principal maturities $3,110
 $4,507
 $350
 $7,967
 $3,233
 $6,075
 $350
 $9,658
                
Total carrying amount $3,097
 $4,329
 $172
 $7,598
 $3,221
 $5,898
 $172
 $9,291
Debt issuance costs (c) $(12) $(21) $
 $(33) $(12) $(45) $
 $(57)
                                      
(a)The interest rates shown are the range of contractual rates in effect at September 30, 2017. Effective January 16, 2017, theMarch 31, 2018. The interest rate on the UPB of the Junior Subordinated Debenture becameconsists of a variable floating rate (determined quarterly) equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 1.75%, or 3.05%3.47% as of September 30, 2017. Prior to January 16, 2017, the interest rate on the UPB of the Junior Subordinated Debenture was a fixed rate of 6.00%.March 31, 2018.

(b)Securitizations have a stated maturity date but are not included in the above maturities by period due to their variable monthly repayments, which may result in pay-off prior to the stated maturity date. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there were no amounts drawn under our revolving conduit facilities. See Note 10 for further information on our long-term debt associated with securitizations and revolving conduit facilities.

(c)Debt issuance costs are reported as a direct deduction from long-term debt, with the exception of debt issuance costs associated with our revolving conduit facilities, which totaled $12$10 million at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and are reported in other assets.

SFC’S OFFERINGSOFFERING OF 6.125%6.875% SENIOR NOTES DUE 20222025

On May 15, 2017,March 12, 2018, SFC issued $500 million$1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.125%6.875% Senior Notes due 20222025 (the “2022“6.875% SFC Notes”) under an Indenture dated as of December 3, 2014 (the “SFC Base Indenture”), as supplemented by a ThirdFifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2017March 12, 2018 (the “SFC ThirdFifth Supplemental Indenture” and, collectively, with the SFC Base Indenture, the “Indenture”SFC First Supplemental Indenture, the SFC Second Supplemental Indenture, the SFC Third Supplemental

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Indenture, and the SFC Fourth Supplemental Indenture, the “SFC Senior Notes Indentures”), pursuant to which OMH provided a guarantee of the 20226.875% SFC Notes on an unsecured basis.

On May 30, 2017, SFC issued and sold $500 million aggregate principal amount of additional 2022 SFC Notes (the “Additional SFC Notes”) in an add-on offering. The initial 2022 SFC Notes and the Additional SFC Notes (collectively, the “6.125% SFC Notes”), are treated as a single class of debt securities and have the same terms, other than the issue date and the issue price.

SFC used a portion ofintends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Additional SFC Notes to repurchase approximately $466 million aggregate principal amount of its existing 6.90% Senior Notes due 2017 at a premium to par. SFC intends to use the remaining net proceeds from the sale of the 6.125%6.875% SFC Notes for general corporate purposes, which may include additional debt repurchases and repayments.



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The 6.125%6.875% SFC Notes are SFC’s senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment to all of SFC’s other existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness from time to time outstanding. The notes are effectively subordinated to all of SFC’s secured obligations to the extent of the value of the assets securing such obligations and structurally subordinated to any existing and future obligations of SFC’s subsidiaries with respect to claims against the assets of such subsidiaries.

The notes may be redeemed at any time and from time to time, at the option of SFC, in whole or in part at a “make-whole” redemption price specified in the Indenture.SFC Senior Notes Indentures. The notes will not have the benefit of any sinking fund.

GUARANTY AGREEMENTS

OMH entered into the SFC Base Indenture and the following SFC supplemental indentures, pursuant to which OMH agreed to fully and unconditionally guarantee, on a senior unsecured basis the payments of principal, premium (if any) and interest on the following notes:
Guarantee Agreement Date Entered SFC Supplemental Indentures Interest rate 
March 31, 2018 Outstanding balance
(dollars in millions)
         
6.875% SFC Notes 3/12/2018 SFC Fifth Supplemental Indenture 6.875% $1,250
5.625% SFC Notes 12/8/2017 SFC Fourth Supplemental Indenture 5.625% 875
6.125% SFC Notes 5/15/2017 SFC Third Supplemental Indenture 6.125% 1,000
8.25% SFC Notes 4/11/2016 SFC Second Supplemental Indenture 8.25% 1,000
5.25% SFC Notes 12/3/2014 SFC First Supplemental Indenture 5.25% 700

The Indenture containssupplemental indentures listed above contain covenants that, among other things, (i) limit SFC’s ability to create liens on assets and (ii) restrict SFC’s ability to consolidate, merge or sell its assets. The IndentureSFC Senior Notes Indentures also providesprovide for events of default which, if any of them were to occur, would permit or require the principal of and accrued interest on the 6.125% SFC Notes to become, or to be declared, due and payable.

GUARANTY AGREEMENTS

6.125% SFC Notes

On May 15, 2017, OMH entered into the SFC Third Supplemental Indenture, pursuant to which it agreed to fully and unconditionally We describe our guarantee on a senior unsecured basis, the payments of principal, premium (if any) and interest on the 6.125% SFC Notes. As of September 30, 2017, $1.0 billion aggregate principal amountagreements in Note 12 of the 6.125% SFC Notes were outstanding.

8.25% SFC Notes

On April 11, 2016, OMH entered into the SFC Second Supplemental Indenture, pursuant to which it agreed to fully and unconditionally guarantee,Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II - Item 8 included in our 2017 Annual Report on a senior unsecured basis, the payments of principal, premium (if any) and interest on the 8.25% SFC Notes. As of September 30, 2017, $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of the 8.25% SFC Notes were outstanding.

5.25% SFC Notes

On December 3, 2014, OMH entered into the SFC Base Indenture and the SFC First Supplemental Indenture, pursuant to which it agreed to fully and unconditionally guarantee, on a senior unsecured basis, the payments of principal, premium (if any) and interest on the 5.25% SFC Notes. As of September 30, 2017, $700 million aggregate principal amount of the 5.25% SFC Notes were outstanding.Form 10-K.

Other SFC Notes

On December 30, 2013, OMH entered into SFC Guaranty Agreements whereby it agreed to fully and unconditionally guarantee the payments of principal, premium (if any) and interest on the Other SFC Notes. The Other SFC Notes consisted of the following:

8.25% Senior Notes due 2023;
7.75% Senior Notes due 2021;
6.00% Senior Notes due 2020; and
the Junior Subordinated Debenture; and all senior notes outstanding on December 30, 2013, issued pursuant to the 1999 Indenture, between SFC and Wilmington (the successor trustee to Citibank N.A.).

The Junior Subordinated Debenture underlies the trust preferred securities sold by a trust sponsored by SFC. On December 30, 2013, OMH entered into the SFC Trust Guaranty Agreement whereby it agreed to fully and unconditionally guarantee the related payment obligations under the trust preferred securities. As of September 30, 2017, $2.2March 31, 2018, $1.6 billion aggregate principal amount of the Other SFC Notes were outstanding.

The OMH guarantees of SFC’s long-term debt discussed above are subject to customary release provisions.


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10. Variable Interest Entities    

CONSOLIDATED VIES

As part of our overall funding strategy, and as part of our efforts to support our liquidity from sources other than our traditional capital market sources, we have transferred certain finance receivables to VIEs for asset-backed financing transactions, including securitization and conduit transactions. We have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of these VIEs and, as a result, we include each VIE’s assets, including any finance receivables securing the VIE’s debt obligations, and related liabilities in our consolidated financial statements and each VIE’s asset-backed debt obligations are accounted for as secured borrowings. We are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of each VIE because we have the ability to direct the activities

See Note 3 and Note 13 of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, including the losses it absorbs and its rightNotes to receive economic benefits that are potentially significant. Such ability arises from SFC’s and its affiliates’ contractual right to service the finance

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receivables securing the VIEs’ debt obligations. To the extent we retain any subordinated debt obligation or residual interestConsolidated Financial Statements in an asset-backed financing facility, we are exposed to potentially significant losses and potentially significant returns.
The asset-backed debt obligations issued by the VIEs are supported by the expected cash flows from the underlying finance receivables securing such debt obligations. Cash inflows from these finance receivables are distributed to repay the debt obligations and related service providersPart II - Item 8 included in accordance with each transaction’s contractual priority of payments, referred to as the “waterfall.” The holders of the asset-backed debt obligations have no recourse to the Company if the cash flows from the underlying finance receivables securing such debt obligations are not sufficient to pay all principal and interestour 2017 Annual Report on the asset-backed debt obligations. With respect to any asset-backed financing transaction that has multiple classes of debt obligations, substantially all cash inflows will be directed to the senior debt obligations until fully repaid and, thereafter, to the subordinate debt obligations on a sequential basis. We retain an interest and credit risk in these financing transactions through our ownership of the residual interest in each VIE and, in some cases, the most subordinate class of debt obligations issued by the VIE, which are the first to absorb credit losses on the finance receivables securing the debt obligations. We expect that any credit losses in the pools of finance receivables securing the asset-backed debt obligations will likely be limited to our subordinated and residual retained interests. We have no obligation to repurchase or replace qualified finance receivables that subsequently become delinquent or are otherwise in default.Form 10-K for more detail regarding VIEs.

We parenthetically disclose on our consolidated balance sheets the VIE’s assets that can only be used to settle the VIE’s obligations and liabilities if its creditors have no recourse against the primary beneficiary’s general credit. The carrying amounts of consolidated VIE assets and liabilities associated with our securitization trusts were as follows:

(dollars in millions) September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
        
Assets  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents $2
 $2
 $2
 $2
Finance receivables:  
  
  
  
Personal loans 3,389
 2,943
 3,467
 3,334
Allowance for finance receivable losses 117
 94
 137
 141
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents 167
 211
 238
 158
Other assets 12
 9
 10
 11
        
Liabilities  
  
  
  
Long-term debt $3,097
 $2,675
 $3,221
 $3,041
Other liabilities 6
 7
 5
 6

SECURITIZED BORROWINGS

Each of our securitizations contains a revolving period ranging from one to five years during which no principal payments are required to be made on the related asset-backed notes, except for the ODART 2016-1 securitization which has no revolving period. The indentures governing our securitizationssecuritization borrowings contain early amortization events and events of default, that, if triggered, may result in the acceleration of the obligation to pay principal and interest on the related asset-backed notes.


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Our securitized borrowings at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 consisted of the following:
(dollars in millions) Current
Note Amounts
Outstanding
 
Current
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
 
Original
Revolving
Period
 Issue Amount (a) Current
Note Amounts
Outstanding (a)
 
Current
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
 
Original
Revolving
Period
 Issue Date Maturity Date
               
Consumer Securitizations:               
SLFT 2015-A (a) $1,163
 3.47% 3 years
 $1,163
 $1,053
 3.50% 3 years
 02/26/15 11/2024
SLFT 2015-B (b) 314
 3.78% 5 years
 314
 314
 3.78% 5 years
 04/07/15 05/2028
SLFT 2016-A (c)(b) 500
 3.10% 2 years
 532
 500
 3.10% 2 years
 12/14/16 11/2029
SLFT 2017-A (d)(b) 619
 2.98% 3 years
 652
 619
 2.98% 3 years
 06/28/17 07/2030
OMFIT 2018-2 (c) 368
 350
 3.87% 5 years
 03/19/18 03/2033
Total consumer securitizations 2,596
       2,836
     
               
Auto Securitizations:               
ODART 2016-1 (e) 246
 2.70% 
ODART 2017-1 (f) 268
 2.61% 1 year
ODART 2016-1 (b) 754
 142
 3.19% 
 07/19/16 Various
ODART 2017-1 (b) 300
 255
 2.63% 1 year
 02/01/17 Various
Total auto securitizations 514
       397
     
               
Total secured structured financings $3,110
       $3,233
     
                                      
(a)
SLFT 2015-A Securitization. On February 26, 2015, we issued $1.2 billion of notes backed by personal loans. The notes mature in November 2024.
Issue Amount includes the retained interest amounts as applicable and as noted below while the Current Note Amounts Outstanding balances reflect pay-downs subsequent to note issuance and exclude retained interest amounts.

(b)
SLFT 2015-B Securitization.For these borrowings, we describe our consumer and auto securitizations initial retained amounts in Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II - Item 8 included in our 2017 On April 7, 2015, we issued $314 million of notes backed by personal loans. The notes mature in May 2028.Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(c)
SLFT 2016-AOMFIT 2018-2 Securitization. On December 14, 2016, we issued $532 million of notes backed by personal loans. The notes mature in November 2029. We initially retained $32approximately $18 million of the asset-backed notes.

(d)
SLFT 2017-A Securitization. On June 28, 2017, we issued $652 million of notes backed by personal loans. The notes mature in July 2030. We initially retained $26 million of the Class A notes, $2 million of the Class B notes, $2 million of the Class C notes and $3 million of the Class D notes.

(e)
ODART 2016-1 Securitization. On July 19, 2016, we issued $754 million of notes backed by direct auto loans. The maturity dates of the notes occur in January 2021 for the Class A notes, May 2021 for the Class B notes, September 2021 for the Class C notes and February 2023 for the Class D notes. We initially retained $54 million of the Class D notes.

(f)
ODART 2017-1 Securitization. On February 1, 2017, we issued $300 million of notes backed by direct auto loans. The maturity dates of the notes occur in October 2020 for the Class A notes, June 2021 for the Class B notes, August 2021 for the Class C notes, December 2021 for the Class D notes, and January 2025 for the Class E notes. We initially retained $11 million of the Class A notes, $1 million of each of the Class B, Class C, and Class D notes, and the entire $18 million of the Class E notes.

Call of 2014-A Notes. On February 15, 2017, we exercised our right to redeem the 2014-A Notes for a redemption price of $188 million, which excluded $33 million for the Class D Notes owned by Twenty First Street, a wholly owned subsidiary of SFC, on February 15, 2017, the date of the optional redemption. The outstanding principal balance of the asset-backed notes was $221 million on the date of the optional redemption.

REVOLVING CONDUIT FACILITIES

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, our borrowings under conduit facilities consisted of the following:
(dollar in millions)
Note Maximum
Balance

Amount
Drawn

Revolving
Period End







First Avenue Funding LLC $250
 $
 June 2018
Seine River Funding, LLC 500
 
 December 2019
Thur River Funding, LLC (a) 350
 
 June 2020
Mystic River Funding, LLC (b) 850
 
 September 2020
Fourth Avenue Auto Funding, LLC (c) 250
 
 September 2020
Total
$2,200

$




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(dollar in millions)
Note Maximum
Balance

Amount
Drawn

Revolving
Period End
 Backed by Loans Acquired from Subsidiaries of Due and Payable (a)







    
First Avenue Funding, LLC $250
 $
 June 2018 SFC - auto loans (b)
Seine River Funding, LLC 500
 
 December 2019 SFC - personal loans December 2022
Thur River Funding, LLC 350
 
 June 2020 SFC - personal loans February 2027
Mystic River Funding, LLC 850
 
 September 2020 SFC - personal loans and auto loans October 2023
Fourth Avenue Auto Funding, LLC 250
 
 September 2020 SFC - auto loans October 2021
Total
$2,200

$


    
                                      
2017 Activity

(a)Concurrent with the termination of the note purchase agreement with the Sumner Brook 2013-VFN1 Trust discussed below, on June 29, 2017, we entered into the Thur River Funding LSA with the same third party lenders who were parties to the terminated note purchase agreement. We may borrow up to a maximum principal balance of $350 million under the Thur River Funding LSA, and amounts borrowed will be backed by personal loans acquired from subsidiaries and affiliates of SFC from time to time. Following
The date following the revolving period that the principal balance of the outstanding loans, if any, will be reduced as cash payments are received on the underlying personal loans and will be due and payable in full in February 2027.full.

(b)Concurrent with the termination
For First Avenue Funding, LLC, principal amount of the note purchase agreement with the Springleaf 2013-VFN1 Trust discussed below, on September 28, 2017, we entered into the Mystic River Funding LSA with the same third party lenders who were parties to the terminated note purchase agreement. We may borrow up to a maximum principal balance of $850 million under the Mystic River Funding LSA, and amounts borrowed will be backed by personal loans acquired from subsidiaries and affiliates of SFC. Following the revolving period, the principal balance of the outstanding loans,notes, if any, will be reduced as cash payments are received on the underlying personaldirect auto loans and will be due and payable in full in October 2023.

(c)Concurrent with12 months following the terminationmaturity of the note purchase agreement with the Secondlast direct auto loan held by First Avenue Funding, LLC discussed below, on September 29, 2017, we entered into the Fourth Avenue Auto Funding LSA with the same third party lenders who were parties to the terminated note purchase agreement. We may borrow up to a maximum principal balance of $250 million under the Fourth Avenue Auto Funding LSA, and amounts borrowed will be backed by auto loans acquired from subsidiaries and affiliates of SFC. Following the revolving period, the principal balance of the outstanding loans, if any, will be reduced as cash payments are received on the underlying personal loans and will be due and payable in full in October 2021.LLC.

Midbrook 2013-VFN1 Trust. On April 13, 2017, Midbrook 2013-VFN1 Trust voluntarily terminated its note purchase agreement with its lenders.
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Sumner Brook 2013-VFN1 Trust. On June 29, 2017, Sumner Brook 2013-VFN1 Trust voluntarily terminated its note purchase agreement with its lenders.

Whitford Brook 2014 - VFNI Trust. On July 14, 2017, Whitford Brook 2014-VFNI Trust voluntarily terminated its note purchase agreement with its lenders.

Springleaf 2013-VFN1 Trust. On September 28, 2017, Springleaf 2013-VFN1 Trust voluntarily terminated its note purchase agreement with its lenders.

Second Avenue Funding LLC. On September 29, 2017, Second Avenue Funding, LLC voluntarily terminated its note purchase agreement with its lenders.

VIE INTEREST EXPENSE

Other than the retained subordinate and residual interests in our consolidated VIEs, we are under no obligation, either contractually or implicitly, to provide financial support to these entities. Consolidated interest expense related to our VIEs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 totaled $30 million, and $83 million, respectively, compared to $25 million and $97$27 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.March 31, 2017.

DECONSOLIDATED VIES

As a result of the SpringCastle Interests Sale on March 31, 2016, we deconsolidated the securitization trust holding the underlying loans of the SpringCastle Portfolio and previously issued securitized interests, which were reported in long-term debt.


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11. Insurance    

Changes in the reserve for unpaid claims and loss adjustment expenses (not considering reinsurance recoverable) were as follows:
 At or for the
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 At or for the
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions) 2017 2016 2018 2017
        
Balance at beginning of period $70
 $73
 $66
 $70
Less reinsurance recoverables (22) (22) (20) (22)
Net balance at beginning of period 48
 51
 46
 48
Additions for losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred to:        
Current year 52
 49
 11
 17
Prior years * 
 (1) 
 1
Total 52
 48
 11
 18
Reductions for losses and loss adjustment expenses paid related to:        
Current year (31) (31) (5) (7)
Prior years (20) (20) (10) (11)
Total (51) (51) (15) (18)
Net balance at end of period 49
 48
 42
 48
Plus reinsurance recoverables 22
 22
 20
 23
Balance at end of period $71
 $70
 $62
 $71
                                      
*Reflects (i) a redundancy in the prior years’ net reserves of less than $1 million at September 30, 2017 primarily due to favorable development on ordinary life and credit disability during the year and (ii) a redundancyshortfall in the prior years’ net reserves of $1 million at September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 primarily due to credit disability and credit involuntary unemployment insuranceresulting from increased estimates for claims developing more favorably than anticipated.incurred in prior periods.


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12. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)    

Changes, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:
(dollars in millions) 
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Retirement
Plan Liabilities
Adjustments
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Retirement
Plan Liabilities
Adjustments
 
Total Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
              
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017  
  
  
  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018  
  
  
Balance at beginning of period $1
 $(1) $
 $
 $1
 $(1) $
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 2
 
 
 2
 (9) 
 (9)
Reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2) 
 
 (2)
Balance at end of period $1
 $(1) $
 $
 $(8) $(1) $(9)
              
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016  
  
  
  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017  
  
  
Balance at beginning of period $4
 $(19) $4
 $(11) $(3) $(4) $(7)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 4
 
 
 4
 2
 
 2
Reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) 
 (5) (6)
Reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1) 
 (1)
Balance at end of period $7
 $(19) $(1) $(13) $(2) $(4) $(6)
        
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017  
  
  
  
Balance at beginning of period $(3) $(4) $
 $(7)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 8
 3
 
 11
Reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (4) 
 
 (4)
Balance at end of period $1
 $(1) $
 $
        
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016  
  
  
  
Balance at beginning of period $(9) $(19) $4
 $(24)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 19
 
 
 19
Reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (3) 
 (5) (8)
Balance at end of period $7
 $(19) $(1) $(13)

Reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the applicable line item on our condensed consolidated statements of operations were as follows:immaterial for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017.
(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
2017
2016
         
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:  
  
  
  
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to investment revenues, before taxes $3
 $2
 $6
 $5
Income tax effect (1) (1) (2) (2)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to investment revenues, net of taxes 2
 1
 4
 3
         
Unrealized gains on foreign currency translation adjustments:        
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to other revenues 
 5
 
 5
Total $2
 $6
 $4
 $8

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13. Income Taxes     

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At September 30,March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had a net deferred tax asset of $7$25 million compared to a net deferred tax liability of $42and $24 million, at December 31, 2016. The decrease in net deferred tax liability of $49 million was primarily due to tax recognition of the 2014 fair value adjustment of our real estate portfolio and purchase accounting for debt writedown.respectively.

The effective tax rate for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was 40.9%24.7%, compared to 33.6%37.6% for the same period in 2016.2017. The effective tax rate for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 differed from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the effect of state income taxes and discrete expense from the 2016 tax year return-to-provision adjustment.for non-deductible compensation. The effective tax rate for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 differed from the then-applicable federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the effect of the non-controlling interests in the previously owned SpringCastle Portfolio, partially offset by the effect of state income taxes.

We are currently under examination of our U.S. federal tax return for the years 2011 to 2013 by the Internal Revenue Service.IRS. We are also under examination of various states for the years 2011 to 2016. Management believes it has adequately provided for taxes for such years.

Our gross unrecognized tax benefits, including related interest and penalties, totaled $12$11 million at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and $11 million at December 31, 2016.2017. We accrue interest related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The amount of any change in the balance of uncertain tax liabilities over the next 12 months is not expected to be material to our consolidated financial statements.

14. Contingencies    

LEGAL CONTINGENCIES

In the normal course of business, we have been named, from time to time, as a defendantdefendants in various legal actions, including arbitrations, class actions and other litigation arising in connection with our activities. Some of the actual or threatened legal actions include claims for substantial compensatory and/or punitive damages or claims for indeterminate amounts of damages. While we will continue to evaluate legal actions to determine whether a loss is reasonably possible or probable and is reasonably estimable, there can be no assurance that material losses will not be incurred from pending, threatened or future litigation, investigations, examinations, or other claims.

We contest liability and/or the amount of damages, as appropriate, in each pending matter. Where available information indicates that it is probable that a liability had been incurred at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and we can reasonably estimate the amount of that loss, we accrue the estimated loss by a charge to income. In many actions, however, it is inherently difficult to determine whether any loss is probable or even reasonably possible or to estimate the amount of any loss. In addition, even where loss is reasonably possible or an exposure to loss exists in excess of the liability already accrued with respect to a previously recognized loss contingency, it is not always possible to reasonably estimate the size of the possible loss or range of loss.

For certain legal actions, we cannot reasonably estimate such losses, particularly for actions that are in their early stages of development or where plaintiffs seek substantial or indeterminate damages. Numerous issues may need to be resolved, including through potentially lengthy discovery and determination of important factual matters, and by addressing novel or unsettled legal questions relevant to the actions in question, before a loss or additional loss or range of loss or additional loss can be reasonably estimated for any given action.

For certain other legal actions, we can estimate reasonably possible losses, additional losses, ranges of loss or ranges of additional loss in excess of amounts accrued, but do not believe, based on current knowledge and after consultation with counsel, that such losses will have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements as a whole.

SALES RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, our reserve for sales recourse obligations totaled $11$7 million, which primarily related to our real estate loan sales in 2014, with a minimal portion of the reserve related to net charge-off sales of our finance receivables. We did not establish any additional reserves for sales recourse obligations associated with the personal loans sold in the Lendmark Sale or our real estate loan sales in 2016 based on the credit quality of the loans sold and the terms of each transaction. During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, we had no material repurchase activity related to these sales and no material activity related to our sales recourse obligations.

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At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there were no material repurchaserecourse requests with loss exposure that management believed would not be covered by the reserve. However, we will continue to monitor any repurchase activity in the future and will adjust the reserve accordingly. When recourse losses are reasonably possible or exposure to such losses exists in excess of the liability already accrued, it is not always possible to reasonably estimate the size of the possible recourse losses or range of losses.

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15. Benefit PlansPlan    

During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, the components of net periodic benefit cost with respect to our defined benefit pension plans wereplan was immaterial. We do not currently fund post retirement benefits.

16. Segment Information    

Our segments coincide with how our businesses are managed. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, our two segments included:

included Consumer and Insurance — We originate and service personal loans (secured and unsecured) through our branch network and our centralized operations. We offer credit insurance (life insurance, disability insurance, and involuntary unemployment insurance) and non-credit insurance. We also offer auto membership plans of an unaffiliated company. Our branch network conducts business in 28 states. Our centralized operations underwrite and process certain loan applications that we receive from our branch network or through an internet portal. If the applicant is “in footprint,” located near an existing branch, our centralized operations make the credit decision regarding the application and then request, but do not require, the customer to visit a nearby branch for closing, funding and servicing. If the applicant is “out of footprint,” not located near a branch, our centralized operations originate the loan.

Acquisitions and Servicing— SFI services the SpringCastle Portfolio that was acquired by an indirect subsidiary of OMH through the SpringCastle Joint Venture. On March 31, 2016, the SpringCastle Portfolio was sold in connection with the sale of our equity interest in the SpringCastle Joint Venture. These loans consist of unsecured loans and loans secured by subordinate residential real estate mortgages and include both closed-end accounts and open-end lines of credit. These loans are in a liquidating status and vary in substance and form from our originated loans. Unless SFI is terminated, SFI will continue to provide the servicing for these loans pursuant to a servicing agreement, which SFI services as unsecured loans because the liens are subordinated to superior ranking security interests..

The remaining components (which we refer to as “Other”) consist of our non-originating legacy operations, which include (i) our liquidating real estate loan portfolio as discussed below, (ii)and our liquidating retail sales finance portfolio (including retail sales finance accounts from our legacy auto finance operation), and (iii) our short equity personal loans that we are no longer originating.

Beginning in 2017, management no longer views or manages our real estate assets as a separate operating segment. Therefore, we are now including Real Estate, which was previously presented as a distinct reporting segment, in “Other.” To conform to this new alignment of our segments, we have revised our prior period segment disclosures.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those disclosed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements of our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except as described below.portfolio.

Due to the nature of the Fortress Acquisition, we applied purchase accounting. However, we report the operating results of Consumer and Insurance, Acquisitions and Servicing, and Other using the Segment Accounting Basis, which (i) reflects our allocation methodologies for certain costs, primarily interest expense and loan loss reserves, to reflect the manner in which we assess our business results and (ii) excludes the impact of applying purchase accounting (eliminates premiums/discounts on our finance receivables and long-term debt at acquisition, as well as the amortization/accretion in future periods).


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We record revenues and expenses (on a Segment Accounting Basis) directly incurred by a specific segment within the applicable segment. We allocate revenues and expenses that are not directly incurred by a specific segment to each segment using the following methodologies:
Interest expense
Consumer and Insurance and Other - Interest expense for unsecured debt is recorded to each of the segments using a weighted average interest rate applied to allocated average unsecured debt.
Average unsecured debt is allocated as follows:
l  Other - At 100% of asset base. (Asset base represents the average net finance receivables including finance receivables held for sale.)
l  Consumer and Insurance - Receives remainder of unallocated average debt.
Provision for finance receivable lossesAllocated to each of the segments based on the remaining delinquent accounts as a percentage of total delinquent accounts.
Other revenues
Net gain (loss) on repurchases and repayments of debt - Allocated to each of the segments based on the interest expense allocation of debt.

Gains and losses on foreign currency exchange - Allocated to each of the segments based on the interest expense allocation of debt.
Other expenses
Salaries and benefits - Allocated to each of the segments based on services provided.
Other operating expenses - Allocated to each of the segments based on services provided.

The “Segment to GAAP Adjustment” column in the following tables primarily consists of:

Interest income - reverses the impact of premiums/discounts on purchased finance receivables and the interest income recognition under guidance in ASC 310-20, Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs, and ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, and reestablishes interest income recognition on a historical cost basis;

Interest expense - reverses the impact of premiums/discounts on acquired long-term debt and reestablishes interest expense recognition on a historical cost basis;

Provision for finance receivable losses - reverses the impact of providing an allowance for finance receivable losses upon acquisition and reestablishes the allowance on a historical cost basis and reverses the impact of recognition of net charge-offs on purchased credit impaired finance receivables and reestablishes the net charge-offs on a historical cost basis;

Other revenues - reestablishes the historical cost basis of mark-to-market adjustments on finance receivables held for sale and on realized gains/losses associated with our investment portfolio;

Other expenses - reestablishes expenses on a historical cost basis by reversing the impact of amortization from acquired intangible assets and including amortization of other historical deferred costs; and

Assets - revalues assets based on their fair values at the effective dateaccounting policies of the Fortress Acquisition.


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segments are the same as those disclosed in Note 3 and Note 22 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II - Item 8 included in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The following tables present information about the Company’s segments, as well as reconciliations to the condensed consolidated financial statement amounts.
(dollars in millions) 
Consumer
and
Insurance
 
Acquisitions
and
Servicing
 Other Segment to
GAAP
Adjustment
 Consolidated
Total
           
At or for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018    
  
  
  
Interest income $322
 $
 $5
 $1
 $328
Interest expense��120
 
 5
 5
 130
Provision for finance receivable losses 80
 
 (2) 3
 81
Net interest income after provision for finance receivable losses 122
 
 2
 (7) 117
Other revenues (a) 31
 
 66
 (2) 95
Other expenses 136
 1
 5
 (1) 141
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) $17
 $(1) $63
 $(8) $71
           
Assets (b) $7,467
 $
 $4,886
 $(4) $12,349
(dollars in millions) 
Consumer
and
Insurance
 
Acquisitions
and
Servicing
 Other (a) Segment to
GAAP
Adjustment
 Consolidated
Total
          
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017    
  
  
  
At or for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017      
  
  
Interest income $304
 $
 $6
 $
 $310
 $290
 $
 $6
 $1
 $297
Interest expense 115
 
 5
 13
 133
 104
 
 6
 17
 127
Provision for finance receivable losses 64
 
 6
 
 70
 70
 
 1
 
 71
Net interest income (loss) after provision for finance receivable losses 125
 
 (5) (13) 107
 116
 
 (1) (16) 99
Other revenues (b) 47
 
 70
 (2) 115
Other revenues (a) 49
 
 59
 (2) 106
Other expenses 150
 1
 4
 (1) 154
 158
 
 4
 
 162
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) $22
 $(1) $61
 $(14) $68
Income before income tax expense $7

$
 $54
 $(18) $43
          
Assets (b) $5,452
 $
 $4,481
 $(67) $9,866
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016      
  
  
Interest income $291
 $
 $11
 $1
 $303
Interest expense 105
 
 9
 21
 135
Provision for finance receivable losses 84
 
 1
 2
 87
Net interest income after provision for finance receivable losses 102
 
 1
 (22) 81
Other revenues (b) 53
 
 38
 16
 107
Other expenses 146
 
 9
 
 155
Income before income taxes $9
 $
 $30
 $(6) $33
At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017    
  
  
  
Interest income $891
 $
 $18
 $4
 $913
Interest expense 327
 
 16
 46
 389
Provision for finance receivable losses 223
 
 7
 2
 232
Net interest income (loss) after provision for finance receivable losses 341
 
 (5) (44) 292
Other revenues (b) 133
 
 192
 (17) 308
Other expenses 466
 1
 10
 (1) 476
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) $8
 $(1) $177
 $(60) $124
           
Assets (c) $4,939
 $
 $5,765
 $(54) $10,650
At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016      
  
  
Interest income $897
 $102

$43
 $5

$1,047
Interest expense 299
 20
 43
 67
 429
Provision for finance receivable losses 240
 14
 5
 4
 263
Net interest income (loss) after provision for finance receivable losses 358
 68
 (5) (66) 355
Net gain on sale of SpringCastle interests 
 167
 
 
 167
Other revenues (b) 169
 
 122
 11
 302
Other expenses 487
 15
 22
 (1) 523
Income before income taxes 40
 220
 95
 (54) 301
Income before income taxes attributable to non-controlling interests 
 28
 
 
 28
Income before income taxes attributable to Springleaf Finance Corporation $40
 $192
 $95
 $(54) $273
           
Assets (c) $5,529
 $
 $4,069
 $(91) $9,507
(a)Real Estate segment has been combined with “Other” for the prior period.

(b)Other revenues reported in “Other” primarily includes interest income on the Cash Services Note (previously referred to as the “Independence Demand Note”) and on SFC’s note receivable from SFI. See Note 8 for further information on the notes receivable from parent and affiliates.

(c)(b)Assets reported in “Other” primarily includes notes receivable from parent and affiliates discussed above. See Note 8 for further information on the notes receivable from parent and affiliates.


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17. Fair Value Measurements    

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be expected to be received if an asset were to be sold or the amount that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The degree of judgment used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates with the level of pricing observability. The accounting policies of our Fair Value Measurements are the same as those disclosed in Note 3 and Note 23 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial instruments with quoted pricesStatements in active markets generally have more pricing observability and less judgment is usedPart II - Item 8 included in measuring fair value. Conversely, financial instruments traded in other-than-active markets or that do not have quoted prices have less observability and are measured at fair value using valuation models or other pricing techniques that require more judgment. An other-than-active market is one in which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or little information is released publicly for the asset or liability being valued. Pricing observability is affected by a number of factors, including the type of financial instrument, whether the financial instrument is listedour 2017 Annual Report on an exchange or traded over-the-counter or is new to the market and not yet established, the characteristics specific to the transaction, and general market conditions.Form 10-K.

The following table summarizespresents the fair valuescarrying amounts and carryingestimated fair values of our financial instruments and indicates the level in the fair value hierarchy of the estimated fair value measurement based on the levelobservability of the inputs we utilized to determine such fair values:used:
 Fair Value Measurements Using Total
Fair
Value
 Total
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value Measurements Using Total
Fair
Value
 Total
Carrying
Value
(dollars in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
                    
September 30, 2017  
  
  
  
  
March 31, 2018  
  
  
  
  
Assets  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents $289
 $113
 $
 $402
 $402
 $1,431
 $
 $
 $1,431
 $1,431
Investment securities 
 575
 2
 577
 577
 
 490
 1
 491
 491
Net finance receivables, less allowance for finance receivable losses 
 
 5,457
 5,457
 5,039
 
 
 5,718
 5,718
 $5,227
Finance receivables held for sale 
 
 141
 141
 137
 
 
 134
 134
 126
Notes receivable from parent and affiliates 
 4,305
 
 4,305
 4,305
 
 4,631
 
 4,631
 4,631
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents 178
 
 
 178
 178
 251
 
 
 251
 251
Other assets (a) 
 8
 12
 20
 21
 
 122
 11
 133
 133
                    
Liabilities  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Long-term debt $
 $8,201
 $
 $8,201
 $7,598
 $
 $9,725
 $
 $9,725
 $9,291
Other liabilities (b) 
 53
 
 53
 53
 
 91
 
 91
 91
                    
December 31, 2016  
  
  
  
  
December 31, 2017  
  
  
  
  
Assets  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents $198
 $42
 $
 $240
 $240
 $240
 $4
 $
 $244
 $244
Investment securities 
 580
 2
 582
 582
 
 534
 2
 536
 536
Net finance receivables, less allowance for finance receivable losses 
 
 5,122
 5,122
 4,755
 
 
 5,710
 5,710
 5,202
Finance receivables held for sale 
 
 159
 159
 153
 
 
 139
 139
 132
Notes receivable from parent and affiliates 
 3,723
 
 3,723
 3,723
 
 4,488
 
 4,488
 4,488
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents 227
 
 
 227
 227
 169
 
 
 169
 169
Other assets (a) 
 41
 34
 75
 77
 
 11
 12
 23
 23
                    
Liabilities        
          
  
Long-term debt $
 $7,308
 $
 $7,308
 $6,837
 $
 $8,369
 $
 $8,369
 $7,865
Other liabilities (b) 
 13
 
 13
 13
 
 110
 
 110
 110
                                     
(a)Includes commercial mortgage loans, escrow advance receivable,Other assets include receivables from parent and affiliates, escrow advance receivable, and commercial mortgage loans. Total carrying value of receivables related to sales of real estate loansfrom parent and related trust assets.affiliates totaled $122 million at March 31, 2018 and $11 million at December 31, 2017.

(b)Consists of payables to parent and affiliates.

See Note 8 for further information on our related party transactions.



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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS — RECURRING BASIS

The following tables present information about our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicates the fair value hierarchy based on the levels of inputs we utilized to determine such fair value:
 Fair Value Measurements Using Total Carried At Fair Value Fair Value Measurements Using Total Carried At Fair Value
(dollars in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (a)  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 * 
                
September 30, 2017  
  
  
  
March 31, 2018  
  
  
  
Assets  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Cash equivalents in mutual funds $163
 $
 $
 $163
 $1,355
 $
 $
 $1,355
Cash equivalents in securities 
 113
 
 113
Investment securities:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Available-for-sale securities  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Bonds:        
U.S. government and government sponsored entities 
 19
 
 19
 
 17
 
 17
Obligations of states, municipalities, and political subdivisions 
 71
 
 71
 
 65
 
 65
Non-U.S. government and government sponsored entities 
 4
 
 4
 
 4
 
 4
Corporate debt 
 357
 
 357
 
 293
 
 293
RMBS 
 38
 
 38
 
 38
 
 38
CMBS 
 29
 
 29
 
 23
 
 23
CDO/ABS 
 49
 
 49
 
 43
 
 43
Total available-for-sale securities 
 483
 
 483
Other securities        
Bonds:        
Corporate debt 
 1
 
 1
Total bonds 
 567
 
 567
 
 1
 
 1
Preferred stock 
 6
 
 6
 
 6
 
 6
Other long-term investments 
 
 1
 1
 
 
 1
 1
Total available-for-sale securities (b) 
 573
 1
 574
Other securities        
Bonds:        
Corporate debt 
 2
 
 2
Total other securities 
 2
 
 2
 
 7
 1
 8
Total investment securities 
 575
 1
 576
 
 490
 1
 491
Restricted cash in mutual funds 168
 
 
 168
 213
 
 
 213
Total $331
 $688
 $1

$1,020
 $1,568
 $490
 $1

$2,059
                                      
(a)*Due to the insignificant activity within the Level 3 assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we have omitted the additional disclosures relating to the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the quantitative information about Level 3 unobservable inputs.

(b)Excludes an immaterial interest in a limited partnership that we account for using the equity method and FHLB common stock of $1 million at September 30, 2017, which is carried at cost.


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 Fair Value Measurements Using Total Carried At Fair Value Fair Value Measurements Using Total Carried At Fair Value
(dollars in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (a)  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (a) 
                
December 31, 2016  
  
  
  
December 31, 2017  
  
  
  
Assets  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Cash equivalents in mutual funds $119
 $
 $
 $119
 $142
 $
 $
 $142
Cash equivalents in securities 
 42
 
 42
 
 4
 
 4
Investment securities:  
  
  
 

  
  
  
 

Available-for-sale securities  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Bonds:  
  
  
  
U.S. government and government sponsored entities 
 13
 
 13
 
 17
 
 17
Obligations of states, municipalities, and political subdivisions 
 82
 
 82
 
 70
 
 70
Non-U.S. government and government sponsored entities 
 5
 
 5
 
 4
 
 4
Corporate debt 
 353
 
 353
 
 324
 

 324
RMBS 
 39
 
 39
 
 35
 
 35
CMBS 
 33
 
 33
 
 23
 
 23
CDO/ABS 
 46
 
 46
 
 53
 
 53
Total bonds 
 571
 
 571
Preferred stock 
 6
 
 6
Other long-term investments 
 
 1
 1
Total available-for-sale securities (b) 
 577
 1
 578
 
 526
 
 526
Other securities  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Bonds:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Corporate debt 
 2
 
 2
 
 3
 
 3
CMBS 
 1
 
 1
Total bonds 
 3
 
 3
Preferred stock 
 5
 
 5
Other long-term investments 
 
 1
 1
Total other securities 
 3
 
 3
 
 8
 1
 9
Total investment securities 
 580
 1
 581
 
 534
 1
 535
Restricted cash in mutual funds 212
 
 
 212
 159
 
 
 159
Total $331
 $622
 $1
 $954
 $301
 $538
 $1
 $840
                                      
(a)Due to the insignificant activity within the Level 3 assets during 2016,2017, we have omitted the additional disclosures relating to the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the quantitative information about Level 3 unobservable inputs.

(b)Excludes an immaterial interest in a limited partnership that we account for using the equity method and FHLB common stock of $1 million at December 31, 2016,2017, which is carried at cost.

We had no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS — NON-RECURRING BASIS

We measure the fair value of certain assets on a non-recurring basis when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Net impairment charges recorded on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were immaterial for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.2017.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS — VALUATION METHODOLOGIES AND ASSUMPTIONS

See Note 23 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II - Item 8 included in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding our methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value.


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

An index to our management’s discussion and analysis follows:

Topic Page
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forward-Looking Statements    

This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact but instead represent only management’s current beliefs regarding future events. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date they were made. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or the non-occurrence of anticipated events. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning future plans, objectives, goals, projections, strategies, events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements related thereto. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “anticipates,” “appears,” “are likely,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “foresees,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or “will,” are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the following:

various uncertainties and risks in connection with the OneMain Acquisition or Apollo-Värde Transaction, which may result in an adverse impact on us;

the impact of the Apollo-Värde Transaction on our relationships with employees and third parties;

various risks relating to our continued compliance with the Settlement Agreement;

any inability to repay or default in the repayment of intercompany indebtedness owed to us by our affiliates or owed by us to our affiliates;

any inability to perform or default in the performance of any contractual obligations, including intercompany indebtedness, that currently exist or may in the future exist between us and our affiliates;

changes in general economic conditions, including the interest rate environment in which we conduct business and the financial markets through which we can access capital and also invest cash flows from our Consumer and Insurance segment;

levels of unemployment and personal bankruptcies;

natural or accidental events such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, or floods affecting our customers, collateral, or branches or other operating facilities;


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war, acts of terrorism, riots, civil disruption, pandemics, disruptions in the operation of our information systems, cyber-attacks or other security breaches, or other events disrupting business or commerce;

changes in the rate at which we can collect or potentially sell our finance receivables portfolio;

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the effectiveness of our credit risk scoring models in assessing the risk of customer unwillingness or lack of capacity to repay;

changes in our ability to attract and retain employees or key executives to support our businesses;

changes in the competitive environment in which we operate, including the demand for our products, customer responsiveness to our distribution channels, our ability to make technological improvements, and the strength and ability of our competitors to operate independently or to enter into business combinations that result in a more attractive range of customer products or provide greater financial resources;

risks related to the acquisition or sale of assets or businesses or the formation, termination or operation of joint ventures or other strategic alliances or arrangements, including loan delinquencies or net charge-offs, integration or migration issues, increased costs of servicing, incomplete records, and retention of customers;

risks associated with our insurance operations, including insurance claims that exceed our expectations or insurance losses that exceed our reserves;

the inability to successfully implement our growth strategy for our consumer lending business as well as various risks associated with successfully acquiring portfolios of consumer loans, pursuing acquisitions, and/or establishing joint ventures;

declines in collateral values or increases in actual or projected delinquencies or net charge-offs;

changes in federal, state or local laws, regulations, or regulatory policies and practices, including the Dodd-Frank Act (which, among other things, established the CFPB, which has broad authority to regulate and examine financial institutions, including us), that affect our ability to conduct business or the manner in which we conduct business, such as licensing requirements, pricing limitations or restrictions on the method of offering products, as well as changes that may result from increased regulatory scrutiny of the sub-prime lending industry, our use of third-party vendors and real estate loan servicing, or changes in corporate or individual income tax laws or regulations;regulations, including effects of the enactment of the Tax Act;

potential liability relating to real estate and personal loans thatwhich we have sold or may sell in the future, or relating to securitized loans, if it is determined that there was a non-curable breach of a representation or warranty made in connection with such transactions;

the costs and effects of any actual or alleged violations of any federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations, including any litigation associated therewith, any impact to our business operations, reputation, financial position, results of operations or cash flows arising therefrom, any impact to our relationships with lenders, investors or other third parties attributable thereto, and the costs and effects of any breach of any representation, warranty or covenant under any of our contractual arrangements, including indentures or other financing arrangements or contracts, as a result of any such violation;

the costs and effects of any fines, penalties, judgments, decrees, orders, inquiries, investigations, subpoenas, or enforcement or other proceedings of any governmental or quasi-governmental agency or authority and any litigation associated therewith;

our continued ability to access the capital markets or the sufficiency of our current sources of funds to satisfy our cash flow requirements;

our ability to comply with our debt covenants;

our ability to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness;

any material impairment or write-down of the value of our assets;


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the effects of any downgrade of our debt ratings by credit rating agencies, which could have a negative impact on our cost of and/or access to capital;


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our substantial indebtedness, which could prevent us from meeting our obligations under our debt instruments and limit our ability to react to changes in the economy or our industry, or our ability to incur additional borrowings;

the impacts of our securitizations and borrowings;

our ability to maintain sufficient capital levels in our regulated and unregulated subsidiaries;

changes in accounting standards or tax policies and practices and the application of such new standards, policies and practices;

changes in accounting principles and policies or changes in accounting estimates;

effects of the contemplated acquisition of Fortress by an affiliate of SoftBank Group Corp.;

effects, if any, of the contemplated acquisition by an investor group of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by Fortress and its affiliates;

any failure or inability to achieve the SpringCastle Portfolio performance requirements set forth in the SpringCastle Interests Sale purchase agreement; and

the effect of future sales of our remaining portfolio of real estate loans and the transfer of servicing of these loans, including the environmental liability and costs for damage caused by hazardous waste if a real estate loan goes into default.

We also direct readers to the other risks and uncertainties discussed in other documents we filefiled with the SEC.

If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. You should specifically consider the factors identified in this report that could cause actual results to differ before making an investment decision to purchase our common stock. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict those events or how they may affect us.

Overview    

We are a leading provider of responsible personal loan products, primarily to non-prime customers. Our network of over 600 branch offices in 28 states as of September 30, 2017 andMarch 31, 2018 is staffed with expert personnel and is complemented by our online personalconsumer loan origination capabilitiesbusiness and centralized operations, which allowallows us to reach customers located outside our branch footprint. Our digital platform provides current and prospective customers the option of obtaining an unsecureda personal loan via our website, www.onemainfinancial.com.www.omf.com. (The information on our website is not incorporated by reference into this report.) In connection with our personal loan business, weour insurance subsidiaries offer our customers credit and non-credit insurance.

In addition, we service loans owned by us and service or sub-servicesubservice loans owned by third-parties; pursue strategic acquisitions and dispositions of assets and businesses, including loan portfolios or other financial assets; and may establish joint ventures or enter into other strategic alliances or arrangements from time to time.

OUR PRODUCTS

Our product offerings include:

Personal Loans — We offer personal loans through our branch network and over the Internet through our centralized operations to customers who generally need timely access to cash. Our personal loans are typically non-revolving with a fixed-rate and a fixed, original term of three to six years and are secured by consumer goods, automobiles, or other personal property or are unsecured. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we had over 914,000nearly 904,000 personal loans, representing $5.1$5.3 billion of net finance receivables, of which 57% were secured by titled collateral, compared to 928,000920,000 personal loans totaling $4.8$5.3 billion of which 58% were secured by titled collateral at December 31, 2016.2017.




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Insurance Products — We offer our customers credit insurance (life insurance, disability insurance, and involuntary unemployment insurance) and non-credit insurance through both our branch network and our centralized operations. Credit insurance and non-credit insurance products are provided by our affiliated insurance companies, Merit and

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Yosemite, and our related party insurance companies, AHL and Triton. There has been an operational shift from Merit and Yosemite to AHL and Triton for insurance products sold on both OMFH and SFC loans. We also offer home and auto membership plans of an unaffiliated company.

Our non-originating legacy products include:

Real Estate LoansOther Receivables We ceased originating real estate loans in January of 2012 and during 2014, we sold $6.4 billion real estate loans held for sale. During 2016, we sold $308 million real estate loans held for sale. The remaining real estate loans may be closed-end accounts or open-end home equity lines of credit, generally have a fixed rate and maximum original terms of 360 months, and are secured by first or second mortgages on residential real estate. Predominantly, our first lien mortgages are serviced by third-party servicers, and we continue to provide servicing for our second lien mortgages (home equity lines of credit). At September 30, 2017, we had $133 million of real estate loans held for investment, of which 90% were secured by first mortgages, compared to $144 million at December 31, 2016, of which 93% were secured by first mortgages. Real estate loans held for sale totaled $137 million and $153 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Retail Sales Finance — We ceased purchasing retail sales contracts and revolving retail accounts in January of 2013. We continue to service or sub-service the liquidating real estate loans and retail sales contracts and will provide revolving retail sales financing services on our revolving retail accounts.

OUR SEGMENTS

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we had two operating segments:

Consumer and Insurance; and
Acquisitions and Servicing.

Beginning in 2017, we include Real Estate, which was previously presented as a distinct reporting segment, in “Other.” See Note 16 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further information on this change in our segment alignment and for more information about our segments. To conform to the new alignment of our segments, we have revised our prior period segment disclosures.

Recent Developments and Outlook    

DIVIDEND OF SFMCRECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Apollo-Värde Transaction

On April 10, 2017, SFMC,January 3, 2018, the Apollo-Värde Group entered into a formerShare Purchase Agreement with the Initial Stockholder and OMH to acquire from the Initial Stockholder 54,937,500 shares of OMH’s common stock, representing the entire holdings of OMH’s stock beneficially owned by Fortress. The Apollo-Värde Transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2018 and is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Further, upon closing of the Apollo-Värde Transaction, we expect to recognize non-cash incentive compensation expense of approximately $108 million along with a capital contribution offset such that the overall impact to our shareholders’ equity will be neutral.

AIG Secondary Offering

On February 21, 2018, OMH entered into an underwriting agreement among OMH, the Initial Stockholder and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as underwriter in connection with the sale by Springleaf Financial Holdings, LLC of 4,179,678 shares of OMH common stock. These shares were beneficially owned by AIG Capital Corporation (“AIG”), a subsidiary of SFC, was contributedAmerican International Group, Inc., and represented the entire holdings of OMH common stock beneficially owned by AIG. As disclosed in Note 21 of the Notes to SFIConsolidated Financial Statements in Part II - Item 8 included in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, certain executives of the Company had previously been granted incentive units that only provide benefits (in the form of a dividend. SFI then contributed SFMC and SGSCdistributions) if the Initial Stockholder makes distributions to one or more of its common members that exceed specified amounts. In connection with the sale of OMH and SFMC merged into SGSC, which was renamed and is now OGSC. As a resultcommon stock by the Initial Stockholder on February 21, 2018, certain of the dividend,specified thresholds were satisfied. In accordance with ASC Topic 710, Compensation-General, we recorded non-cash incentive compensation expense of $4 million in the Company’s total shareholderfirst quarter of 2018 related to the incentive units with a capital contribution offset such that the impact to overall shareholders’ equity and total assets were reducedwas neutral.

6.875% Senior Notes Due 2025

On March 12, 2018, SFC issued $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.875% SFC Notes under the SFC Base Indenture, as supplemented by $38 million and $65 million, respectively,the SFC Fifth Supplemental Indenture, pursuant to which OMH provided a guarantee of the 6.875% SFC Notes on an unsecured basis. For further information see Note 9 of the contribution date.Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

The contribution wasTax Act

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the resultTax Act, which contains substantial changes to the Internal Revenue Code effective January 1, 2018, including a reduction in the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. For further information see Note 13 of the continuing integration process, and part of a series of corporate consolidation transactions surroundingNotes to the OneMain Acquisition.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

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OUTLOOK

With our experienced management team, long track record of successfully accessing the capital markets, and strong demand for consumer credit, we believe we are well positioned to execute on our strategic priorities of strengtheningto strengthen our capital base by (i) continuingthrough the following key initiatives:

Continuing the growth in receivables through enhanced marketing strategies and customer product options, (ii)options;
Increasing tangible equity and reducing leverage,leverage; and (iii) maintaining
Maintaining a strong liquidity level andwith diversified funding sources.

Assuming the U.S. economy continues to experience slow to moderate growth, we expect to continue our long history of strong credit performance and believe the strong credit quality of our loan portfolio will continue as the result of our disciplined underwriting practices and ongoing collection efforts. We have continued to see some migration of customer activity away from traditional channels, such as direct mail, to online channels (primarily serviced through our branch network), where we believe we are well suited to capture volume due to our scale, technology, and deployment of advanced analytics.



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Tax Reform Proposals

The presidential administration and several members of the U.S. Congress have indicated significant reform of various aspects of the U.S. tax code as a top legislative priority. A number of proposals for tax reform, including significant changes to corporate tax provisions, are currently under consideration. Such changes could have a material impact, either positive or negative, on our deferred tax assets and liabilities and our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows, depending on the nature and extent of any changes to the U.S. tax code that are ultimately enacted into law. Additionally, changes to the U.S. tax code could more broadly impact the U.S. economy, which could potentially result in a material impact, either positive or negative, on the demand for our products and services and the ability of our customers to repay their loans. We cannot predict if or when any of these proposals to reform the U.S. tax code will be enacted into law and, accordingly, no assurance can be given as to whether or to what extent any changes to the U.S. tax code will impact us or our customers or our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Impact of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria

In August and September of 2017, our customers in certain areas of the United States and Puerto Rico were impacted by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. While the actual exposure to our business is not fully known at this time, we have made estimates that are reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2017. The estimated total hurricane-related impact recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2017 was approximately $12 million, consisting primarily of increases in our loan loss reserve and borrower-related assistance programs. See additional comments in the Results of Operations and Segment Results in this report.

Completion of evaluation of certain alternatives

OMH recently completed an evaluation of certain alternatives to maximize stockholder value, including a sale of its business. The evaluation has concluded and OMH continues to implement its previously disclosed strategies.


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Results of Operations    

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

See the table below for our consolidated operating results and selected financial statistics. A further discussion of our operating results for each of our operating segments is provided under “Segment Results” below.
(dollars in millions) At or for the
Three Months Ended September 30,
 At or for the
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 At or for the
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 2016 2018 2017
            
Interest income $310
 $303
 $913
 $1,047
 $328
 $297
Interest expense 133
 135
 389
 429
 130
 127
Provision for finance receivable losses 70
 87
 232
 263
 81
 71
Net interest income after provision for finance receivable losses 107
 81
 292
 355
 117
 99
Net gain on sale of SpringCastle interests 
 
 
 167
Other revenues 115
 107
 308
 302
 95
 106
Other expenses 154
 155
 476
 523
 141
 162
Income before income taxes 68
 33
 124
 301
 71
 43
Income taxes 30
 10
 51
 101
 17
 16
Net income 38
 23
 73
 200
 $54
 $27
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 
 
 
 28
Net income attributable to SFC $38
 $23
 $73
 $172
            
Selected Financial Statistics (a)  
  
  
  
Selected Financial Statistics *  
  
Finance receivables held for investment:            
Net finance receivables $5,262
 $4,989
 $5,262
 $4,989
 $5,465
 $4,863
Number of accounts 919,837
 949,097
 919,837
 949,097
 908,308
 898,642
Finance receivables held for sale:            
Net finance receivables $137
 $166
 $137
 $166
 $126
 $148
Number of accounts 2,533
 3,191
 2,533
 3,191
 2,345
 2,714
Finance receivables held for investment and held for sale: (b)        
Finance receivables held for investment:    
Average net receivables $5,195
 $4,942
 $5,020
 $5,789
 $5,460
 $4,894
Yield 23.44 % 23.81 % 24.05 % 23.80 % 24.10 % 24.33 %
Gross charge-off ratio 6.21 % 6.56 % 7.03 % 6.46 % 7.33 % 8.29 %
Recovery ratio (1.09)% (1.03)% (1.36)% (0.93)% (1.21)% (1.73)%
Net charge-off ratio 5.12 % 5.53 % 5.67 % 5.53 % 6.12 % 6.56 %
30-89 Delinquency ratio 2.51 % 3.01 % 2.51 % 3.01 % 2.18 % 2.22 %
Origination volume $1,009
 $868
 $2,941
 $2,845
 $976
 $773
Number of accounts originated 144,876
 148,163
 417,399
 471,460
 126,593
 110,385
                                     
(a)*See “Glossary” at the beginning of this report for formulas and definitions of our key performance ratios.

(b)Includes personal loans held for sale for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 in connection with the Lendmark Sale, but excludes real estate loans held for sale for both periods in order to be comparable with our segment statistics disclosed in “Segment Results.”


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Comparison of Consolidated Results for the Three Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016

Interest income increased $7$31 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 when compared to the same period in 20162017 due to the net of the following:

Finance charges increased $11 million primarily due to the net of the following:

Average net receivables held for investment increased primarily due to the continued growth in our personal loan portfolio.

Yield on finance receivables held for investment decreased primarily due to the alignment of pricing and credit strategies, which have driven originations toward direct auto customers who tend to have loans with lower yields and charge-offs. In addition, the hurricane-related borrower assistance program of approximately $2 million, which unfavorably impacted our third quarter 2017 yield by approximately 20 basis points.

Interest income on finance receivables held for salereceivables. decreased $4 million primarily due to the $58 million sale of real estate loans in November 2016.

Interest expense decreased $2increased $3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 when compared to the same period in 20162017 primarily due to aan increase in average debt offset by lower weightedinterest expense resulting from lower average interest rate on our debt.

Provision for finance receivable losses decreased $17 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to the alignment of pricing and credit strategies, which have driven originations toward higher quality customers who tend to have lower delinquencies and provision. This decrease was partially offset by (i) the growth in our personal loan portfolio and (ii) the estimated impacts of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Based on information currently available, we estimate the increase in future net charge-offs attributable to these hurricanes to be $8 million and have increased our provision for finance receivable losses accordingly.

Other revenues increased $8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to a $14 million increase in interest income on the OneMain Demand Note during the 2017 period. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in insurance revenues of $6 million during the 2017 period due to canceled and runoff business and lower earned credit and non-credit premiums.

Other expenses decreased $1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to the net of the following:

Salaries and benefits decreased $8 million primarily due to a decrease in average staffing as a result of our integration of the two legacy companies.

Insurance policy benefits and claims increased $8 million primarily due to unfavorable variances in claim and benefit reserves, which includes a $2 million incremental reserve attributable to hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Income taxes totaled $30 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $10 million for the same period in 2016. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was 44.4% compared to 29.6% for the same period in 2016. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2017 differed from the federal statutory rate primarily due to the effect of state income taxes and discrete expense from the 2016 tax year return-to-provision adjustment. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2016differed from the federal statutory rate primarily due to the effect of discrete tax benefits from early implementation of a new accounting standard and the income tax treatment of the net realized foreign currency translation gain arising from our United Kingdom subsidiary liquidation.

Comparison of Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

Interest income decreased $134 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 due to the following:

Finance charges decreased $73 million primarily due to the net of the following:

Average net receivables held for investment decreased primarily due to (i) the SpringCastle Interests Sale and (ii) our liquidating real estate loan portfolio, including the transfers of $257 million and $50 million of

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real estate loans to finance receivables held for sale on June 30, 2016 and November 30, 2016, respectively. This decrease was partially offset by the continued growth in our personal loan portfolio.

Yield on finance receivables held for investment increased primarily due to the SpringCastle Interest Sale and the continued liquidating of the real estate loan portfolio, which generally have lower yields relative to our personal loan portfolio. This increase was partially offset by the alignment of pricing and credit strategies, which have driven originations toward direct auto customers who tend to have loans with lower yields and lower charge-offs.

Interest income on finance receivables held for sale decreased $61 million primarily due to the transfer of $608 million of our personal loans to finance receivables held for sale on September 30, 2015, which were sold in the Lendmark Sale on May 2, 2016.

Interest expense decreased $40 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to the following:

Average debt decreased primarily due to (i) the elimination of the debt associated with the SpringCastle Interests Sale and (ii) net debt repurchases and repayments during the past 12 months, including $466 million repurchased in connection with SFC’s offerings of the 6.125% SFC Notes in May of 2017 and repayments relating to our conduit facilities. This decrease was partially offset by net debt issuances during the past 12 months relating to SFC’s offerings of the 6.125% SFC Notes in May of 2017 and our securitization transactions. See Notes 9 and 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further information on our long-term debt, securitization transactions and our conduit facilities.

Interest expense on note payable to affiliate of $7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 resulted from a revolving demand note agreement between SFC and OMFH, entered into on December 1, 2015. See Note 8 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further information on this note.

Provision for finance receivable losses decreased $31increased $10 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 when compared to the same period in 20162017 primarily due to (i) the alignment of pricing and credit strategies, which have driven originations toward higher quality customers who tend to have lower delinquencies and provision and (ii) the absence of net charge-offs on the previously owned SpringCastle Portfolio. This decrease was partially offset by (i) the growth in our personalthe loan portfolio and (ii) the estimated impacts of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Based on information currently available, we estimate the increase in future net charge-offs attributable to these hurricanes to be $8 million and have increased our provision for finance receivable losses accordingly.

Net gain on sale of SpringCastle interests of $167 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 reflected the net gain associated with the sale of our equity interest in the SpringCastle Joint Venture on March 31, 2016.portfolio.  

Other revenues increased $6decreased $11 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 when compared to the same period in 20162017 primarily due to a $33 million increase in interest income on the OneMain Demand Note during the 2017 period and $11 million of service fee income in the 2017 period under an intercompany service agreement between SFC and OMFH, as discussed in Note 8 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this report. This increase was partially offset by (i) $18 million net gain on sales of personal and real estate loans in the 2016 period, (ii) $12 million higher net loss on repurchases and repayments of debt in the 2017 period, and (iii) a decrease in insurance revenues of $8$16 million during the 2017 period2018 due to canceledan operational shift from Merit and runoff businessYosemite to AHL and Triton for insurance products sold on SFC loans (ii) a decrease in servicing charge income of $3 million for the finance receivables we no longer service related to the Lendmark portfolio and (iii) a decrease of $1 million in investment income primarily due to lower earned creditrealized gains on investment securities sold. The decrease was offset by an increase of $9 million in interest income as a result of the increase in the average outstanding notes receivable from parent and non-credit premiums.affiliates in the 2018 period.

Other expenses decreased $47$21 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 when compared to the same period in 20162017 due to the net of the following:

Salaries and benefits decreased $34 million primarily due to a decrease in average staffing as a result of our integration of the two legacy companies.

Other operating expenses decreased $23$15 million primarily due to lower allocatedinformation technology expenses to SFC resulting from efficiencies gained from our continued integration efforts, which resulted in a greater absorption of corporate expenses by other OMH subsidiaries.$7 million, lower occupancy costs of $4 million, and lower lending-related costs of $3 million.

Insurance policy benefits and claims increased $10decreased $9 million primarily due to unfavorable variancesfavorable changes in claim reserves which includes a $2 million incremental reserve attributabledue to hurricanes Harveyan operational shift from Merit and Irma.Yosemite to AHL and Triton for insurance products sold on SFC loans as well as favorable change in claims paid.

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Salaries and benefits increased $3 million primarily due to the increase in non-cash incentive compensation expense relating to the rights of certain executives to receive a portion of the cash proceeds from the sale of OMH’s common stock that were beneficially owned by AIG.

Income taxes totaled $51$17 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 compared to $101$16 million for the same period in 2016.2017. The effective tax rate for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was 40.9%24.7% compared to 33.6%37.6% for the same period in 2016.2017. The effective tax rate for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 differed from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the effect of state income taxes and discrete tax expense from the 2016 tax year return-to-provision adjustment.for non-deductible compensation. The effective tax rate for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 differed from the then-applicable federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the effect of the non-controlling interests in the previously owned SpringCastle Portfolio, partially offset by the effect of state income taxes.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Adjusted Pretax Income (Loss)

Management uses adjusted pretax income (loss), a non-GAAP financial measure, as a key performance measure of our segments. Adjusted pretax income (loss) represents income (loss) before income taxes on a Segment Accounting Basis and excludes net gain (loss) on sales of personal and real estate loans, net gain on sale of SpringCastle interests, SpringCastle transaction costs, losses resulting from repurchases and repayments of debt, debt refinance costs, and net loss on liquidation of our United Kingdom subsidiary. Management believes adjusted pretax income (loss) is useful in assessing the profitability of our segments and uses adjusted pretax income (loss) in evaluating our operating performance. We describe our adjusted pretax income (loss) in our “Results of Operations” of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition in Part II - Item 7 included in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Adjusted pretax income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered supplemental to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, income (loss) before income taxes, net income, or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.


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The reconciliations of income (loss) before income taxes attributable to SFC on a Segment Accounting Basis to adjusted pretax income (loss) attributable to SFC (non-GAAP) by segment were as follows:
(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
         
Consumer and Insurance        
Income before income taxes - Segment Accounting Basis $22
 $9
 $8
 $40
Adjustments:        
Net gain on sale of personal loans 
 
 
 (22)
Net loss on repurchases and repayments of debt 1
 
 17
 7
Debt refinance costs 
 
 
 4
Adjusted pretax income (non-GAAP) $23
 $9
 $25
 $29
         
Acquisitions and Servicing        
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) attributable to SFC - Segment Accounting Basis $(1) $
 $(1) $192
Adjustments:        
Net gain on sale of SpringCastle interests 
 
 
 (167)
SpringCastle transaction costs 
 
 
 1
Adjusted pretax income (loss) attributable to SFC (non-GAAP) $(1) $
 $(1) $26
         
Other        
Income before income taxes - Segment Accounting Basis $61
 $30
 $177
 $95
Adjustments:        
Net loss on sale of real estate loans

 
 12
 
 12
Net loss on liquidation of United Kingdom subsidiary 
 5
 
 5
Net loss on repurchases and repayments of debt 
 
 
 1
Debt refinance costs 
 
 
 1
Adjusted pretax income (non-GAAP) $61
 $47
 $177
 $114
(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended March 31,
 2018 2017
     
Consumer and Insurance    
Income before income taxes - Segment Accounting Basis $17
 $7
Adjustments (other) 1
 
Adjusted pretax income (non-GAAP) $18
 $7
     
Acquisitions and Servicing    
Income (loss) before income taxes - Segment Accounting Basis $(1) $
Adjustments 
 
Adjusted pretax income (non-GAAP) $(1) $
     
Other    
Income (loss) before income taxes - Segment Accounting Basis $63
 $54
Adjustments 
 
Adjusted pretax income (non-GAAP) $63
 $54


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Segment Results    

See Note 16 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for (i) a description of our segments, (ii) reconciliations of segment totals to condensed consolidated financial statement amounts, (iii) methodologies used to allocate revenues and expenses to each segment, and (iv) further discussion of the differences in our Segment Accounting Basis and GAAP.

CONSUMER AND INSURANCE

Adjusted pretax income and selected financial statistics for Consumer and Insurance (which are reported on an adjusted Segment Accounting Basis) were as follows:
(dollars in millions) At or for the
Three Months Ended September 30,
 At or for the
Nine Months Ended September 30,

2017 2016
2017 2016













Interest income
$304
 $291
 $891
 $897
Interest expense
115
 105
 327
 299
Provision for finance receivable losses
64
 84
 223
 240
Net interest income after provision for finance receivable losses
125

102

341

358
Other revenues
48

53

150

154
Other expenses
150

146

466

483
Adjusted pretax income (non-GAAP)
$23

$9

$25

$29
         
Selected Financial Statistics (a)  
  
  
  
Finance receivables held for investment:        
Net finance receivables $5,122
 $4,765
 $5,122
 $4,765
Number of accounts 914,423
 939,161
 914,423
 939,161
Finance receivables held for investment and held for sale: (b)        
Average net receivables $5,051
 $4,712
 $4,870
 $4,794
Yield 23.87 % 24.57 % 24.46 % 25.04 %
Gross charge-off ratio 6.28 % 6.56 % 7.12 % 7.01 %
Recovery ratio (1.02)% (0.91)% (1.34)% (0.90)%
Net charge-off ratio 5.26 % 5.65 % 5.78 % 6.11 %
30-89 Delinquency ratio 2.36 % 2.68 % 2.36 % 2.68 %
Origination volume $1,010
 $867
 $2,941
 $2,825
Number of accounts originated 144,876
 148,163
 417,399
 471,460
(a)See “Glossary” at the beginning of this report for formulas and definitions of our key performance ratios.

(b)Includes personal loans held for sale for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 in connection with the Lendmark Sale.

Comparison of Adjusted Pretax Income for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

Interest income increased $13 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 due to the increase in finance charges primarily due to the net of the following:

Average net receivables held for investment increased primarily due to the continued growth in our personal loan portfolio.

Yield on finance receivables held for investment decreased primarily due to the alignment of pricing and credit strategies, which have driven originations toward direct auto customers who tend to have loans with lower yields and lower charge-offs. In addition, the hurricane-related borrower assistance program of approximately $2 million unfavorably impacted our third quarter 2017 yield by approximately 20 basis points.


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Interest expense increased $10 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to an increase in the utilization of financing from unsecured notes, which generally have higher interest rates relative to our other indebtedness.

Provision for finance receivable losses decreased $20 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to the alignment of pricing and credit strategies, which have driven originations toward higher quality customers who tend to have lower delinquencies and provision. This decrease was partially offset by (i) the growth in our personal loan portfolio and (ii) the estimated impacts of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Based on information currently available, we estimate the increase in future net charge-offs attributable to these hurricanes to be $3 million and have increased our provision for finance receivable losses accordingly.

Other expenses increased $4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to the net of the following:

Insurance policy benefits and claims increased $8 million primarily due to unfavorable variances in claim and benefit reserves, which includes a $2 million incremental reserve attributable to hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Salaries and benefits decreased $5 million primarily due to a decrease in average staffing as a result of our integration of the two legacy companies.

Comparison of Adjusted Pretax Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

Interest income decreased $6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 due to the net of the following:

Interest income on finance receivables held for sale decreased $56 million due to the transfer of $608 million of our personal loans to finance receivables held for sale on September 30, 2015, which were sold in the Lendmark Sale on May 2, 2016.

Finance charges increased $50 million primarily due to the net of the following:

Average net receivables held for investment increased primarily due to the continued growth in our personal loan portfolio.

Yield on finance receivables held for investment decreased primarily due to the alignment of pricing and credit strategies, which have driven originations toward direct auto customers who tend to have loans with lower yields and lower charge-offs.

Interest expense increased $28 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to an increase in the utilization of financing from unsecured notes, which generally have higher interest rates relative to our other indebtedness.

Provision for finance receivable losses decreased $17 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to the alignment of pricing and credit strategies, which have driven originations toward higher quality customers who tend to have lower delinquencies and provision. This decrease was partially offset by (i) the growth in our personal loan portfolio and (ii) the estimated impacts of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Based on information currently available, we estimate the increase in future net charge-offs attributable to these hurricanes to be $3 million and have increased our provision for finance receivable losses accordingly.

Other expenses decreased $17 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to the net of the following:

Salaries and benefits decreased $21 million primarily due to a decrease in average staffing as a result of our integration of the two legacy companies.

Other operating expenses decreased $5 million primarily due to lower allocated expenses to SFC resulting from efficiencies gained from our continued integration efforts, which resulted in a greater absorption of corporate expenses by other OMH subsidiaries.


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Insurance policy benefits and claims increased $9 million primarily due to unfavorable variances in claim and benefit reserves, which includes a $2 million incremental reserve attributable to hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

ACQUISITIONS AND SERVICING

Adjusted pretax income (loss) attributable to SFC and selected financial statistics for Acquisitions and Servicing (which are reported on an adjusted Segment Accounting Basis) were as follows:
(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, At or for the
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 2016
2018 2017
        





Interest income $
 $
 $
 $102
 $322
 $290
Interest expense 
 
 
 20
 120
 104
Provision for finance receivable losses 
 
 
 14
 80
 70
Net interest income after provision for finance receivable losses 
 
 
 68

122

116
Other revenues
31

49
Other expenses 1
 
 1
 14

135

158
Adjusted pretax income (loss) (non-GAAP) (1) 
 (1) 54
Pretax income attributable to non-controlling interests 
 
 
 28
Adjusted pretax income (loss) attributable to SFC (non-GAAP) $(1) $
 $(1) $26
Adjusted pretax income (non-GAAP)
$18

$7
            
Selected Financial Statistics *    
      
  
Finance receivables held for investment:            
Net finance receivables $5,336
 $4,710
Number of accounts 903,868
 892,111
Finance receivables held for investment: 

 

Average net receivables $
 $
 $
 $552
 $5,329
 $4,736
Yield % % % 24.23% 24.48 % 24.84 %
Gross charge-off ratio 7.41 % 8.45 %
Recovery ratio (1.16)% (1.76)%
Net charge-off ratio % % % 3.48% 6.25 % 6.69 %
30-89 Delinquency ratio 2.07 % 2.03 %
Origination volume $976
 $773
Number of accounts originated 126,593
 110,385
                                     
*See “Glossary” at the beginning of this report for formulas and definitions of our key performance ratios.

OnComparison of Adjusted Pretax Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016, we sold2018 and 2017

Interest income increased $32 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 when compared to the same period in 2017
due to continued growth in our equity interestloan portfolio.

Interest expense increased $16 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 when compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to an increase in average debt.

Provision for finance receivable losses increased $10 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 when compared to the same period in 2017 primarily driven by the growth in the SpringCastle Joint Venture,loan portfolio.  


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Other revenues decreased $18 million for the primary componentthree months ended March 31, 2018 when compared to the same period in 2017
primarily due to decreased insurance revenues of $16 million due to an operational shift from Merit and Yosemite to AHL and Triton for insurance products sold on SFC loans and an investment revenue decrease of $2 million due to lower realized gains on investment securities sold.

Other expenses decreased $23 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 when compared to the same period in 2017
primarily due to the following:

Other operating expenses decreased $14 million primarily due to lower information technology expenses of $6 million, lower lending-related costs of $4 million, and lower occupancy costs of $3 million.

Insurance policy benefits and claims decreased $8 million primarily due to favorable changes in reserves due to an operational shift from Merit and Yosemite to AHL and Triton for insurance products sold on SFC loans as well as favorable change in claims paid.

Salaries and benefits decreased $1 million primarily due to a decrease in average staffing as a result of our Acquisitions and Servicing segment.integration initiatives.

ACQUISITIONS AND SERVICING

Adjusted pretax income (loss) (which is reported on an adjusted Segment Accounting Basis) was as follows:
(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended March 31,
 2018 2017
     
Other expenses $1
 $
Adjusted pretax income (loss) (non-GAAP) $(1) $

OTHER

“Other” consists of our non-originating legacy operations, which include other receivables consisting of (i) our liquidating real estate loan portfolio as discussed below and (ii) our liquidating retail sales finance portfolio (including retail sales finance accounts from our legacy auto finance operation).

Beginning in 2017, management no longer views or manages our real estate assets as a separate operating segment. Therefore, we are now including Real Estate, which was previously presented as a distinct reporting segment, in “Other.” To conform to this new alignment of our segments, we have revised our prior period segment disclosures.


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portfolio.

Adjusted pretax income of the Other components (which are reported on an adjusted Segment Accounting Basis) were as follows:
(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 2016 2018 2017
            
Interest income $6
 $11
 $18
 $43
 $5
 $6
Interest expense 5
 9
 16
 43
 5
 6
Provision for finance receivable losses (a) 6
 1
 7
 5
 (2) 1
Net interest income (loss) after provision for finance receivable losses (5) 1
 (5) (5) 2
 (1)
Other revenues (b)(a) 70
 55
 192
 140
 66
 59
Other expenses(b) 4
 9
 10
 21
 5
 4
Adjusted pretax income (non-GAAP) $61
 $47
 $177
 $114
 $63
 $54
                                     
(a)For the threeOther revenue consists primarily of interest income on notes receivable from parents and nine months ended September 30, 2017 our provision for finance receivable losses includes approximately a $5 million estimated increase in future net charge-offs attributable to the impact of hurricanes Harvey and Maria.affiliates.

(b)Other revenues reportedexpenses in “Other” primarily includes interest income on2018 include $4 million of non-cash incentive compensation expense related to the Cash Services Note (previously referredrights of certain executives to asa portion of the “Independence Demand Note”) and on SFC’s note receivablecash proceeds from SFI.the sale of our common stock by the Initial Stockholder. See Note 81 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further information on the notes receivable from parent and affiliates.report.


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Net finance receivables held for investment of the Other components (which are reported on a Segment Accounting Basis) were $148 million and $237 million at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Net finance receivables held for sale were $142 million and $168 million at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.as follows:

(dollars in millions) March 31,
 2018 2017
Net finance receivables held for investment:    
Personal loans $
 $6
Other receivables 136
 158
Total $136
 $164
     
Net finance receivables held for sale:    
Other receivables $133
 $151

Credit Quality    

FINANCE RECEIVABLE COMPOSITION

The following table presents the composition of our finance receivables for each of the Company’s segments on a Segment Accounting Basis, as well as reconciliations to our total net finance receivables on a GAAP basis:
(dollars in millions) 
Consumer
and
Insurance
 Other 
Segment to
GAAP
Adjustment
 
Consolidated
Total
         
September 30, 2017        
Personal loans $5,122
 $
 $
 $5,122
Real estate loans 
 141
 (8) 133
Retail sales finance 
 7
 
 7
Total $5,122
 $148
 $(8) $5,262
         
December 31, 2016        
Personal loans $4,794
 $11
 $(1) $4,804
Real estate loans 
 153
 (9) 144
Retail sales finance 
 12
 (1) 11
Total $4,794
 $176
 $(11) $4,959
(dollars in millions) 
Consumer
and
Insurance
 Other 
Segment to
GAAP
Adjustment
 
Consolidated
Total
         
March 31, 2018        
Personal loans $5,336
 $
 $
 $5,336
Other receivables 
 136
 (7) 129
Total $5,336
 $136
 $(7) $5,465
         
December 31, 2017        
Personal loans $5,308
 $
 $
 $5,308
Other receivables 
 142
 (8) 134
Total $5,308
 $142
 $(8) $5,442

The largest component of our finance receivables and primary source of our interest income is our personal loan portfolio. Our personal loans are typically non-revolving with a fixed-rate and a fixed, original term of three to six years and are secured by consumer goods, automobiles, or other personal property or are unsecured. We consider the value and recoverability of collateral, if any, securing a loan at loan origination and the delinquency status of our finance receivables as the primary indicators of credit quality. At September 30, 2017, 57%March 31, 2018, 56% of our personal loans were secured by titled collateral, compared to 58%57% at December 31, 2016.





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Distribution of Finance Receivables by FICO Score

There are many different categorizations used in the consumer lending industry to describe the creditworthiness of a borrower, including prime, non-prime, and sub-prime. We track and analyze the performance of our finance receivable portfolio using many different parameters, including FICO scores, which is widely recognized in the consumer lending industry.

We group FICO scores into the following credit strength categories:

Prime: FICO score of 660 or higher
Non-prime: FICO score of 620-659
Sub-prime: FICO score of 619 or below

Our customers are described as prime at one end of the credit spectrum and sub-prime at the other. Our customers’ demographics are in many respects near the national median, but may vary from national norms in terms of credit and repayment histories. Many of our customers have experienced some level of prior financial difficulty or have limited credit experience and require higher levels of servicing and support from our branch network.

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Our net finance receivables grouped into the following categories based solely on borrower FICO credit scores at the purchase, origination, renewal, or most recently refreshed date were as follows:
(dollars in millions) 
Personal
Loans
 
Real Estate
Loans
 
Retail
Sales Finance
 Total 
Personal
Loans
 Other Receivables Total
              
September 30, 2017 *        
March 31, 2018      
FICO scores              
660 or higher $1,207
 $41
 $4
 $1,252
 $1,235
 $43
 $1,278
620-659 1,354
 26
 1
 1,381
 1,398
 22
 1,420
619 or below 2,561
 66
 2
 2,629
 2,703
 64
 2,767
Total $5,122
 $133
 $7
 $5,262
 $5,336
 $129
 $5,465
              
December 31, 2016        
December 31, 2017      
FICO scores              
660 or higher $888
 $41
 $5
 $934
 $1,233
 $45
 $1,278
620-659 1,079
 23
 2
 1,104
 1,397
 22
 1,419
619 or below 2,814
 77
 4
 2,895
 2,678
 67
 2,745
Unavailable 23
 3
 
 26
Total $4,804
 $144
 $11
 $4,959
 $5,308
 $134
 $5,442
*The shift in FICO distribution reflects the alignment in FICO versions across OMH. Effective March 31, 2017, the legacy Springleaf FICO scores were refreshed to FICO 08 version, which is comparable with the legacy OneMain FICO version.

DELINQUENCY

We consider the delinquency status of our finance receivables as the primary indicator of credit quality. We monitor delinquency trends to evaluate the risk of future credit losses and employ advanced analytical tools to manage our exposure and appetite. Our branch team members work with customers through occasional periods of financial difficulty and offer a variety of borrower assistance programs to help customers continue to make payments. Team members also actively engage in collection activities throughout the early stages of delinquency. We closely track and report the percentage of receivables that are contractually 30-89 days past due as a benchmark of portfolio quality, collections effectiveness, and as a strong indicator of losses in coming quarters.

When finance receivables are contractually 60 days past due, we consider them delinquentthese accounts to be at an increased risk for loss and we transfer collections managementcollection of these accounts to our centralized operations, as these accounts are considered to be at increased risk for loss.operations. Use of our centralized operations teams for managing late stage delinquency allows us to apply more advanced collections technologies/tools and drives operating efficiencies in servicing. At 90 days contractually past due, we consider our finance receivables to be nonperforming.


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The following table presents (i) delinquency information of the Company’s segments on a Segment Accounting Basis, (ii) reconciliations to our total net finance receivables on a GAAP basis, by number of days delinquent, and (iii) delinquency ratios as a percentage of net finance receivables:
(dollars in millions) 
Consumer
and
Insurance
 Other 
Segment to
GAAP
Adjustment
 
Consolidated
Total
 
Consumer
and
Insurance
 Other 
Segment to
GAAP
Adjustment
 
Consolidated
Total
                
September 30, 2017        
March 31, 2018        
Current $4,901
 $116
 $(6) $5,011
 $5,112
 $109
 $(6) $5,215
30-59 days past due 75
 9
 (1) 83
 63
 7
 
 70
Delinquent (60-89 days past due) 46
 3
 (1) 48
 47
 2
 
 49
Performing 5,022
 128
 (8) 5,142
 5,222
 118
 (6) 5,334
                
Nonperforming (90+ days past due) 100
 20
 
 120
 114
 18
 (1) 131
Total net finance receivables $5,122
 $148
 $(8) $5,262
 $5,336
 $136
 $(7) $5,465
                
Delinquency ratio                
30-89 days past due 2.36% 7.84% *
 2.51% 2.07% 6.91% *
 2.18%
30+ days past due 4.30% 21.65% *
 4.77% 4.20% 20.04% *
 4.58%
60+ days past due 2.83% 15.60% *
 3.19% 3.01% 14.84% *
 3.30%
90+ days past due 1.94% 13.80% *
 2.27% 2.13% 13.12% *
 2.40%
                
December 31, 2016        
December 31, 2017        
Current $4,570
 $131
 $(9) $4,692
 $5,064
 $109
 $(6) $5,167
30-59 days past due 64
 10
 (1) 73
 75
 9
 (1) 83
Delinquent (60-89 days past due) 45
 4
 
 49
 54
 4
 
 58
Performing 4,679
 145
 (10) 4,814
 5,193
 122
 (7) 5,308
                
Nonperforming (90+ days past due) 115
 31
 (1) 145
 115
 20
 (1) 134
Total net finance receivables $4,794
 $176
 $(11) $4,959
 $5,308
 $142
 $(8) $5,442
                
Delinquency ratio                
30-89 days past due 2.26% 8.32% *
 2.47% 2.46% 8.60% *
 2.61%
30+ days past due 4.67% 25.88% *
 5.38% 4.61% 22.75% *
 5.06%
60+ days past due 3.33% 20.16% *
 3.90% 3.20% 16.66% *
 3.54%
90+ days past due 2.40% 17.56% *
 2.91% 2.16% 14.15% *
 2.46%
                                     
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ALLOWANCE FOR FINANCE RECEIVABLE LOSSES

We record an allowance for finance receivable losses to cover incurred losses on our finance receivables. Our allowance for finance receivable losses may fluctuate based upon our continual review of the growth, credit quality, and collateral mix of the finance receivable portfolios and changes in economic conditions.

Changes in the allowance for finance receivable losses for each of the Company’s segments on a Segment Accounting Basis, as well as reconciliations to our total allowance for finance receivable losses on a GAAP basis, were as follows:
(dollars in millions) 
Consumer
and
Insurance
 
Acquisitions
and
Servicing
 Other 
Segment to
GAAP
Adjustment
 
Consolidated
Total
 
Consumer
and
Insurance
 Other 
Segment to
GAAP
Adjustment
 
Consolidated
Total
                  
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017          
Balance at beginning of period $201
 $
 $27
 $(7) $221
Provision for finance receivable losses 64
 
 6
 
 70
Charge-offs (80) 
 (1) (1) (82)
Recoveries 13
 
 1
 
 14
Balance at end of period $198
 $
 $33
 $(8) $223
          
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016          
Balance at beginning of period $176
 $
 $34
 $(13) $197
Provision for finance receivable losses 84
 
 1
 2
 87
Charge-offs (79) 
 (5) 1
 (83)
Recoveries 12
 
 2
 (1) 13
Balance at end of period $193
 $
 $32
 $(11) $214
          
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017          
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018        
Balance at beginning of period $185
 $
 $31
 $(12) $204
 $215
 $35
 $(10) $240
Provision for finance receivable losses 223
 
 7
 2
 232
 80
 (2) 3
 81
Charge-offs (259) 
 (7) 2
 (264) (97) (2) 
 (99)
Recoveries 49
 
 2
 
 51
 16
 
 
 16
Balance at end of period $198
 $
 $33
 $(8) $223
 $214
 $31
 $(7) $238
                  
Allowance ratio 3.87% % 23.21% (a)
 4.24% 4.02% 23.19% (a)
 4.36%
                  
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016          
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017        
Balance at beginning of period $173
 $4
 $70
 $(23) $224
 $185
 $31
 $(12) $204
Provision for finance receivable losses 240
 14
 5
 4
 263
 70
 1
 
 71
Charge-offs (253) (17) (14) 3
 (281) (99) (2) 1
 (100)
Recoveries 33
 3
 6
 (1) 41
 21
 
 
 21
Other (b) 
 (4) (35) 6
 (33)
Balance at end of period $193
 $
 $32
 $(11) $214
 $177
 $30
 $(11) $196
                  
Allowance ratio 4.08% % 13.51% (a)
 4.30% 3.76% 18.24% (a)
 4.03%
                                      
(a) Not applicable.

(b)Other consists of:
the elimination of allowance for finance receivable losses due to the transfer of real estate loans held for investment to finance receivable held for sale on June 30, 2016; and
the elimination of allowance for finance receivable losses due to the sale of the SpringCastle Portfolio on March 31, 2016, in connection with the SpringCastle Interests Sale.


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The current delinquency status of our finance receivable portfolio, inclusive of recent borrower performance, the collateral mix, along with the volume of our TDR activity, and the level and recoverability of collateral securing our finance receivable portfolio are the primary drivers that can cause fluctuations in our allowance for finance receivable losses from period to period. We monitor the allowance ratio to ensure we have a sufficient level of allowance for finance receivable losses to cover estimated incurred losses in our finance receivable portfolio.

In aggregate, our Consumer and Insurance allowance for finance receivable losses decreased by $3 million in the third quarter of 2017, inclusive of $3 million related to estimates of higher future charge-offs due to the impact of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

See Note 4 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for more information about the changes in the allowance for finance receivable losses.

TDR FINANCE RECEIVABLES

We make modifications to our finance receivables to assist borrowers during times of financial difficulties. When we modify a loan’s contractual terms for economic or other reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties and grant a concession that we would not otherwise consider, we classify that loan as a TDR finance receivable.

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Information regarding TDR finance receivables held for investment for each of the Company’s segments on a Segment Accounting Basis, as well as reconciliations to information regarding our total TDR finance receivables held for investment on a GAAP basis, were as follows:
(dollars in millions) Consumer and Insurance Other Segment to GAAP Adjustment Consolidated Total Consumer and Insurance Other Segment to GAAP Adjustment Consolidated Total
                
September 30, 2017        
March 31, 2018        
TDR net finance receivables $100
 $76
 $(26) $150
 $123
 $74
 $(24) $173
Allowance for TDR finance receivable losses 40
 26
 (14) 52
 48
 24
 (12) 60
                
December 31, 2016        
December 31, 2017        
TDR net finance receivables $47
 $71
 $(27) $91
 $111
 $74
 $(25) $160
Allowance for TDR finance receivable losses 20
 23
 (12) 31
 44
 26
 (14) 56

Upon the completion of our branch integration in the first quarter of 2017, we continued the alignment and enhancement of our collection processes, which in the second quarter of 2017 resulted in an increase in the loans classified as TDRs and accordingly, we have reclassified the associated allowance for finance receivable losses. The allowance for non-TDR finance receivable losses continues to reflect our historical loss coverage.


Liquidity and Capital Resources    

SOURCES OF FUNDS

We finance the majority of our operating liquidity and capital needs through a combination of cash flows from operations, securitization debt, borrowings from conduit facilities, unsecured debt and equity, and may also utilize other corporate debt facilities in the future. As a holding company, all of the funds generated from our operations are earned by our operating subsidiaries.

SFC’S OfferingsSFC’s Offering of 6.125%6.875% Senior Notes Due 20222025

On May 15, 2017,March 12, 2018, SFC issued $500 million$1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of the 20226.875% SFC Notes under the SFC Base Indenture, as supplemented by the SFC Fifth Supplemental Indenture, pursuant to which OMH provided a guarantee of the 20226.875% SFC Notes on an unsecured basis. On May 30, 2017, SFC issued and sold $500 million aggregate principal amount of the Additional SFC Notes in an add-on offering. SFC used a portion ofintends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Additional SFC Notes to repurchase approximately $466 million aggregate principal amount of its existing 6.90% Senior Notes due 2017 at a premium to par. SFC intends to use the remaining net proceeds from the sale of the 6.125%6.875% SFC Notes for general corporate purposes, which may include additional debt repurchases and repayments. See Note 9 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further information onof the offerings.


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issuance.

Securitizations and Borrowings from Revolving Conduit Facilities

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we (i) completed one consumer loan securitization and one direct auto loan securitization and (ii) exercised our right to redeem the asset-backed notes issued by SLFT 2014-A. See “Structured Financings” latersecuritization. At March 31, 2018, we had $3.5 billion in this sectionUPB of finance receivables pledged as collateral for further information on each of our securitization transactions.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we (i) terminated five revolving conduit agreements and (ii) entered into three new conduit facilities.

See Notes 9 and 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further information on our long-term debt, loan securitization transactions and conduit facilities.

SFC entered into various transaction agreements with OMFH in connection with the following securitizations sponsored by OMFH:

the OneMain Financial Issuance Trust 2017-1 (“OMFIT 2017-1”),
the OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust 2017-2 (“ODART 2017-2”), and
the OneMain Financial Issuance Trust 2018-1 (“OMFIT 2018-1”).

The terms of each of the above securitization transaction agreements permit us to sell, upon customary terms and conditions, including indemnification and repurchase provisions for breaches of representations and warranties, eligible consumer loans or auto loans, as applicable, during the revolving period. Through March 31, 2018, we have not sold any loans pursuant to OMFIT 2017-1, ODART 2017-2 or OMFIT 2018-1 securitizations.

Subsequent to March 31, 2018, we completed the following revolving conduit facility transaction:

On April 9, 2018, we borrowed $50 million under the Thur River Funding LSA

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USES OF FUNDS

Our operating subsidiaries’ primary cash needs relate to funding our lending activities, our debt service obligations, our operating expenses (including acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses), payment of insurance claims and, to a lesser extent, expenditures relating to upgrading and monitoring our technology platform, risk systems, and branch locations.

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we had $402 million$1.4 billion of cash and cash equivalents, which included $173$52 million of cash and cash equivalents held at our regulated insurance subsidiaries or for other operating activities that is unavailable for general corporate purposes.

At March 31, 2018, we had $491 million of investment securities, which are all held as part of our insurance operations and are unavailable for general corporate purposes.

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we generated net income of $73$54 million. Our net cash outflow from operating and investing activities totaled $540$143 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, our remaining scheduled principal and interest payments for 20172018 on our existing debt (excluding securitizations) totaled $716$352 million. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we had $1.7$1.9 billion UPB of unencumbered personal loans and $338$316 million UPB of unencumbered real estate loans (including $198$186 million held for sale).

Based on our estimates and taking into account the risks and uncertainties of our plans, we believe that we will have adequate liquidity to finance and operate our businesses and repay our obligations as they become due for at least the next 12 months.

See Notes 9 and 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further information on our long-term debt, loan securitization transactions and conduit facilities.

We have previously purchased portions of our unsecured indebtedness, and we may elect to purchase additional portions of our unsecured indebtedness in the future. Future purchases may be made through the open market, privately negotiated transactions with third parties, or pursuant to one or more tender or exchange offers, all of which are subject to terms, prices, and consideration we may determine.

LIQUIDITY

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operations of $521$157 million for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 reflected net income of $54 million, the impact of non-cash items, and an unfavorable change in working capital of $12 million. Net cash provided by operations of $233 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 reflected net income of $73$27 million, the impact of non-cash items, and a favorable change in working capital of $141 million. Net cash provided by operations of $397 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 reflected net income of $200 million, the impact of non-cash items, and a favorable change in working capital of $87$101 million.

Investing Activities

Net cash used for investing activities of $1.1 billion$300 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, March 31, 2018 and 2017 was primarily due tonet cash advances on intercompany notes receivable and net principal originations of finance receivables held for investment and held for sale. Net cash provided by investing activities of $780 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily due to the SpringCastle Interests Sale and the Lendmark Sale, net sales, calls, and maturities of available-for-sale securities, and net collections on intercompany notes receivable, partially offset by net principal originations of finance receivables held for investment and held for sale.


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receivable.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities of $653 million$1.4 billion for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was primarily due to net issuances of long-term debt, including SFC’s offerings of the 6.125% SFC Notes in May of 2017.debt. Net cash used for financing activities of $1.3 billion$39 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 was primarily due to net repayments of long-term debt.

Liquidity Risks and Strategies

SFC’s credit ratings are non-investment grade, which have a significant impact on our cost of, and access to, capital. This, in turn, can negatively affect our ability to manage our liquidity and our ability or cost to refinance our indebtedness.


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There are numerous risks to our financial results, liquidity, capital raising, and debt refinancing plans, some of which may not be quantified in our current liquidity forecasts. These risks include, but are not limited, to the following:

our inability to grow or maintain our personal loan portfolio with adequate profitability;
any inability to repay or default in the repayment of intercompany indebtedness owed to us by our affiliates or owed by us to our affiliates;
the effect of federal, state and local laws, regulations, or regulatory policies and practices;
potential liability relating to real estate and personal loans thatwhich we have sold or may sell in the future, or relating to securitized loans; and
the potential for disruptions in the debt and equity markets.

The principal factors that could decrease our liquidity are customer delinquencies and defaults, a decline in customer prepayments, and a prolonged inability to adequately access capital market funding. We intend to support our liquidity position by utilizing some or all the following strategies:

maintaining disciplined underwriting standards and pricing for loans we originate or purchase and managing purchases of finance receivables;
pursuing additional debt financings (including new securitizations and new unsecured debt issuances, debt refinancing transactions and revolving conduit facilities), or a combination of the foregoing;
purchasing portions of our outstanding indebtedness through open market or privately negotiated transactions with third parties or pursuant to one or more tender or exchange offers or otherwise, upon such terms and at such prices, as well as with such consideration, as we may determine; and
obtaining new and extending existing secured revolving facilities to provide committed liquidity in case of prolonged market fluctuations.

However, it is possible that the actual outcome of one or more of our plans could be materially different than expected or that one or more of our significant judgments or estimates could prove to be materially incorrect.

Debt Ratings

During the second quarter of 2017, SFC’s long-term corporate debt rating was upgraded to B2 with a positive outlook by Moody’s.

OUR INSURANCE SUBSIDIARIES

Our insurance subsidiaries are subject to state regulations that limit their ability to pay dividends. State law restricts the amounts that Merit and Yosemite may pay as dividends without prior notice to the Indiana DOI. The maximum amount of dividends, referred to as “ordinary dividends,” for an Indiana domiciled life insurance company that can be paid without prior approval in a 12 month period (measured retrospectively from the date of payment) is the greater of: (i) 10% of policyholders’ surplus as of the prior year-end or (ii) the statutory net gain from operations as of the prior year-end. Any amount greater must be approved by the Indiana DOI prior to its payment. The maximum ordinary dividends for an Indiana domiciled property and casualty insurance company that can be paid without prior approval in a 12 month period (measured retrospectively from the date of payment) is the greater of: (i) 10% of policyholders’ surplus as of the prior year-end; or (ii) the statutory net income. Any amount greater must be approved by the Indiana DOI prior to its payment. These approved dividends are called “extraordinary dividends.” Our insurance subsidiaries did not pay any dividends during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, MeritMarch 31, 2018 and Yosemite paid extraordinary dividends to SFC totaling $63 million.

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DEBT COVENANTS

SFC Debt Agreements

The debt agreements to which SFC and its subsidiaries are a party include customary terms and conditions, including covenants and representations and warranties. Some or all of these agreements also contain certain restrictions, including (i) restrictions on the ability to create senior liens on property and assets in connection with any new debt financings and (ii) SFC’s ability to sell or convey all or substantially all of its assets, unless the transferee assumes SFC’s obligations under the applicable debt agreement. In addition, the OMH guarantees of SFC’s long-term debt discussed above are subject to customary release provisions.

With the exception of the Junior Subordinated Debenture,SFC’s junior subordinated debenture, none of SFC’sour debt agreements require SFC or any of its subsidiaries to meet or maintain any specific financial targets or ratios. However, certain events, including non-payment of principal or interest, bankruptcy or insolvency, or a breach of a covenant or a representation or warranty, may constitute an event of default and trigger an acceleration of payments. In some cases, an event of default or acceleration of payments under one debt agreement may constitute a cross-default under other debt agreements resulting in an acceleration of payments under the other agreements.

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As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, SFC was in compliance with all of the covenants under our debt agreements.

Junior Subordinated Debenture

In January of 2007, SFC issued the Junior Subordinated Debenture, consisting of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 60-year junior subordinated debt. The Junior Subordinated Debenture underlies the trust preferred securities sold by a trust sponsored by SFC. SFC can redeem the Junior Subordinated Debenture at par beginning in January of 2017. Effective January 16, 2017, theThe interest rate on the UPB of the Junior Subordinated Debenture becameconsists of a variable floating rate (determined quarterly) equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 1.75%, or 3.05%3.47% as of September 30, 2017. Prior to January 16, 2017, the interest rate on the UPB of the Junior Subordinated Debenture was a fixed rate of 6.00%.March 31, 2018.

Pursuant to the terms of the Junior Subordinated Debenture, SFC, upon the occurrence of a mandatory trigger event, is required to defer interest payments to the holders of the Junior Subordinated Debenture (and not make dividend payments to SFI) unless SFC obtains non-debt capital funding in an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid interest on the Junior Subordinated Debenture otherwise payable on the next interest payment date and pays such amount to the holders of the Junior Subordinated Debenture. A mandatory trigger event occurs if SFC’s (i) tangible equity to tangible managed assets is less than 5.5% or (ii) average fixed charge ratio is not more than 1.10x for the trailing four quarters.

Based upon SFC’s financial results for the 12three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, a mandatory trigger event did not occur with respect to the interest payment due in OctoberApril of 2017,2018, as SFC was in compliance with both required ratios discussed above.


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Structured Financings

We execute private securitizations under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. AsSee Note 10 of September 30, 2017,the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further information on our structured financings consisted of the following:financings.
(dollars in millions) 
Initial
Note
Amounts
Issued (a)
 
Initial
Collateral
Balance (b)
 
Current
Note
Amounts
Outstanding
 
Current
Collateral
Balance (b)
 
Current
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate (a)
 
Collateral
Type
 
Original
Revolving
Period
               
Consumer Securitizations:  
  
  
  
  
    
SLFT 2015-A $1,163
 $1,250
 $1,163
 $1,250
 3.47% Personal loans 3 years
SLFT 2015-B 314
 335
 314
 336
 3.78% Personal loans 5 years
SLFT 2016-A 500
 560
 500
 559
 3.10% Personal loans 2 years
SLFT 2017-A 619
 685
 619
 685
 2.98% Personal loans 3 years
Total consumer securitizations 2,596

2,830

2,596
 2,830
      
               
Auto Securitizations:              
ODART 2016-1 700
 754
 246
 305
 2.70% Direct auto loans 
ODART 2017-1 268
 300
 268
 300
 2.61% Direct auto loans 1 year
Total auto securitizations 968
 1,054
 514
 605
      
               
Total secured structured financings $3,564
 $3,884
 $3,110
 $3,435
  
    
(a)Represents securities sold at time of issuance or at a later date and does not include retained notes.

(b)Represents UPB of the collateral supporting the issued and retained notes.

In addition to the structured financings, included in the table above, we had access to five conduit facilities with a total borrowing capacity of $2.2 billion as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, as discussed in Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, no amounts were drawn under these facilities.

We are also party to various transaction agreements entered into on September 6, 2017, in connection with the closing of the OneMain Financial Issuance Trust 2017-1 (“OMFIT 2017-1”) revolving pool consumer loan securitization. The terms of such securitization transaction agreements permit us to sell, upon customary terms and conditions, including indemnification and repurchase provisions for breaches of representations and warranties, eligible consumer loans during the revolving period of the OMFIT 2017-1 securitization.  At September 30, 2017, we have not sold any consumer loans pursuant to the OMFIT 2017-1 securitization.

See “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Sources of Funds - Securitizations and Borrowings from Revolving Conduit Facilities” above for information on the securitization and conduit transactions completed subsequent to September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

Our overall funding costs are positively impacted by our increased usage of securitizations, as we typically execute these transactions at interest rates below those of our unsecured debt.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements    

We have no material off-balance sheet arrangements as defined by SEC rules. We had no off-balance sheet exposure to losses associated with unconsolidated VIEs at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 or December 31, 2016,2017, other than certain representations and warranties associated with the sales of the mortgage-backed retained certificates during 2014. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we had no repurchase activity related to these sales.


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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates    

We describe our significant accounting policies used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II - Item 8 ofincluded in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We consider the following policies to be our most critical accounting policies because they involve critical accounting estimates and a significant degree of management judgment:

allowance for finance receivable losses;
purchased credit impaired finance receivables;
TDR finance receivables;
fair value measurements; and
other intangible assets.

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies or to our methodologies for deriving critical accounting estimates during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements    

See Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements.

Seasonality    

Our personal loan volume is generally highest during the second and fourth quarters of the year, primarily due to marketing efforts, seasonality of demand, and increased traffic in branches after the winter months. Demand for our personal loans is usually lower in January and February after the holiday season.season and as a result of tax refunds. Delinquencies on our personal loans are generally lowest in the first quarter and tend to rise throughout the remainder of the year. These seasonal trends contribute to fluctuations in our operating results and cash needs throughout the year.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.    

There have been no material changes to our market risk previously disclosed in Part II - Item 7A ofincluded in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.    

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. This evaluation was conducted under the supervision of, and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Based on our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 to provide the reasonable assurance described above.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.    

See Note 14 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.    

There have been no material changes to our risk factors included in Part I, Item 1A of our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except for changes previously disclosed in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2017, filed with the SEC on May 5, 2017.10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.    

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.    

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.    

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.    

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.    
Exhibit Number

 Description

   

 
   

 
   
 
   
101

 
Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T:
   (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets,
   (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations,
   (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss),
   (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholder’s Equity,
   (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and
   (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Signature    

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

   SPRINGLEAF FINANCE CORPORATION
   (Registrant)
    
Date:November 6, 2017May 3, 2018 By:/s/ Micah R. Conrad
    Micah R. Conrad
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

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