Navigating Credit and Policy Crosswinds
Experian is very pleased to announce the release of the Q1 2025 Main Street Report.

Watch Experian’s deep dive on small business performance
In this one hour webinar, Experian shares key findings from our Main Street report:
Watch RecordingSmall business performance strong in the face of significant challenges:
As economic crosswinds continue into 2025, Experian’s Q1 Main Street Report offers a sharp lens into the evolving risk landscape for U.S. small businesses. With stable credit utilization, modest delinquency trends, and over 449,000 new business applications in April alone, the data points to a cautiously optimistic outlook. For risk leaders, this report provides critical insights into regional and sectoral credit behavior, the growing role of alternative data in underwriting, and emerging areas of exposure and opportunity, equipping you to recalibrate strategies in real time.
Download the latest report for more insight.