$LC vs $SOFI: Contrasting Paths in Digital Lending and Banking LC (LendingClub) delivered record pre-tax earnings and a 31% year-over-year jump in loan originations in its most recent quarter, while rebranding to "Happen Bank." SOFI (SoFi Technologies) posted record revenue and member growth, yet the stock has lagged amid valuation concerns and a high-profile short-seller critique. The two companies represent contrasting models: LC is a deposit-funded marketplace lender, while SOFI is a diversified financial "super-app" and banking-technology platform. Valuation diverges sharply, with LC trading at a low single-digit price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple and SOFI at a premium multiple despite its pullback.