# Jefferson Capital Targets 2x-2.5x Leverage as Deployments Hit Record

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-11-13T07:46:07.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-13T07:46:07.000Z
Section: Business

> Third-quarter deployments rose 111% year over year, while management sees opportunities across several auto portfolio types.

Jefferson Capital, Inc. recorded $318 million in third-quarter deployments, a period record, as management pointed to auto-finance opportunities and targeted leverage of 2x to 2.5x.

Deployments were up 111% year over year. Management sees opportunities across performing, charged-off and insolvency auto portfolios.

CEO David Burton said collections rose 35% year over year to $319 million. Forward-flow commitments totaled $384 million as of Sept. 30, including $267.5 million contracted for the next 12 months. Management said deployment levels may vary from quarter to quarter.