NAVI vs MBWM Comparison

Navient Corp provides technology-enabled education finance solutions that simplify complex programs and help millions of people achieve success. The company operates its business in two segments: Federal Education Loans, and Consumer Lending. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Federal Education Loans segment, in which the company owns and manages the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) loans, generating revenue mainly in the form of net interest income. The Consumer Lending segment owns and manages private education loans and is the master servicer for these portfolios. Through its Earnest brand, the company also refinances and originates in-school private educational loans.

Mercantile Bank Corp operates as a bank holding company. It offers various commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, governmental units, and other institutions. These services include deposit products such as checking, savings, and term certificate accounts and lending products such as commercial, residential mortgage, and installment loans. The company generates revenue from interest and dividends earned on loans, securities, and other financial instruments.