Shares of LendingClub, the world's largest online marketplace that connects borrowers and investors, rose as much as 67 percent in their debut, valuing the company at more than $9 billion.
That valuation makes the firm bigger than Comerica, First Republic, Zions, SVB and City National. Only 13 U.S. banks are bigger.
The initial public offering of 58 million shares raised $870 million after being priced at $15 per share, well above the expected range of $12-$14.
San Francisco-based LendingClub sold 50.3 million shares, while selling stockholders offered the rest.
LendingClub's shares opened at $24.75 on the New York Stock Exchange and touched a high of $25.44.
The spike means an even bigger payday for early investors. Some of the biggest shareholders' stakes are now worth as much as $1.2 billion (Norwest Venture Partners), $1.15 billion (Canaan Partners) and $925.5 million (Foundation Capital).
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, who is a board member, also owns a stake now worth $23.5 million.
The company's low-cost peer-to-peer platform allows investors to lend directly to individuals and businesses, cutting out banks.
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Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup were the underwriters to the IPO.
CNBC's Ari Levy contributed to this report.