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Changing Consumer Credit Trends

Consumer credit trends and markets are constantly evolving, particularly when it comes to originations and delinquencies on mortgages, credit cards and auto loans. According to Experian research, over 2.7 million out of 89 million active automotive loans and leases are either 30 or 60 days delinquent. Triggers that signal a greater likelihood of consumers falling delinquent on loans, mortgages and credit card payments, include high-interest rates, a high utilization rate and recent derogatory trades. By tracking and forecasting consumer trends over time, you can more easily predict consumer behavior and better prepare for potential issues within each market. Join Gavin Harding, Experian Senior Business Consultant, and Alan Ikemura, Experian Data Analytics Senior Product Manager, during our live Quarterly Credit Trends webinar on May 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Our expert speakers will provide a view of the real estate market and share insights on the latest consumer credit trends. Highlights include: 2019 economic drivers Q1 2019 origination and delinquency trends Mortgage Home equity Bankcard Auto Register now

May 9, 2019 by Laura Burrows
We’re Powering Opportunities at #ExperianVision 2019

Experian's annual thought leadership conference will be held May 5-8 in San Antonio Texas, and will feature 50+ sessions on the industry's latest trends.

May 2, 2019 by Stefani Wendel
Knowing What You Don’t Know

An analytics environment can have enterprise-wide impact. Instant access to customer data, actionable analytics and intelligence tools drive the most value.

December 11, 2018 by Jesse Hoggard
Credit Card Insights

With credit card openings and usage increasing, now is the time to make sure your financial institution is optimizing its credit card portfolio.

August 25, 2018 by Guest Contributor
Insights from the Start of 2018

Market trends and insight from Q1 2018. The economy remains steady as we transition from 2017. Keep an eye on inflation and interest rates.

June 7, 2018 by Guest Contributor
An Economic Look at the State of Credit

In 2017, a meaningful jump in consumer sentiment bolstered spending, and caused the spread between disposable personal income and consumer spending to reach an all-time high. This increase in spread was mostly financed through consumer debt, which according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has brought total consumer debt to a new peak of $12.8 Trillion surpassing the prior peak in 2008. The Experian eighth annual State of Credit report greatly supported the consumer behavior trends observed for the past year. Spanning the generations  It is no surprise that generation Z (the “Great Recession Generation”) is conservative and prudent in their approach to credit because they are the most familiar with the post financial crisis economy. Results showed Millennials experienced a drop in overall debt, and an increase in mortgage debt reflects the national homeownership affordability challenge facing this generation. As first time homebuyers, millennials have to relatively tighten their spending as they dedicate an ever-growing portion of their income to housing. On the other end of the spectrum, the results of the study showed that Baby Boomers’ had sizable debt (including mortgage debt), which reflects the generation’s intent to stay active in their communities and in their homes much longer than prior generations have done. A recent Harvard study reported that by 2035, one out of three American households will be headed by an individual 65 years of age or older, compared to current ratio of one out of five households. What’s on the horizon? It is reasonable to assume that these trends may continue into 2018, as the underlying conditions continue to persist. A closer eye should be kept on student and auto loans due to the significant increase in portfolio size and increasing default rates compare to other debt.   Editor’s note: This post was written by Fadel N. Lawandy, Director of the C. Larry Hoag Center for Real Estate and Finance and the Janes Financial Center at the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, Chapman University. Fadel joined the George L. Argyors School of Business and Economics, Chapman University after retiring as a Portfolio Manager from Morgan Stanly Smith Barney in 2009. He has two decades of experience in the financial industry with banking, credit management, commercial/residential real estate acquisition and financing, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, quantitative and qualitative analysis and research, and portfolio management. Fadel currently serves as the Chairman of the Board and President of CFA Society Orange County, and is an active member of the CFA Institute.

March 7, 2018 by Guest Contributor
States with the Highest and Lowest Amount of Retail Debt

The average number of retail trades per consumer has been trending down since 2007. But the average consumer retail debt is trending up, roughly $73 year-over-year. When analyzing single-store credit card debt by state in 2017, we found these states had the highest retail debt

March 1, 2018 by Guest Contributor
Credit Card Balances Continue Steady Growth

Credit card balances grew to $786.6 billion at the end of 2017, a 6.7% increase to the previous year and the largest outstanding balance in over a decade. And while the delinquency rate increased slightly to 2.26%, it is significantly lower than the 4.73% delinquency rate in 2008 when outstanding balances were $737 billion.

February 23, 2018 by Guest Contributor
State of Credit 2017

Our 8th annual State of Credit report shows that consumer credit scores and signs of economic recovery continue on an upward trend, coming close to a prerecession environment.

February 1, 2018 by Guest Contributor
The latest automotive loan trends

Auto originations continue to increase — particularly within prime categories. As auto loan originations continue their upward trend, lenders can stay ahead of the competition by using advanced analytics to target the right customers and increase profitability.

December 15, 2017 by Guest Contributor
Can social media predict credit behavior?

With 81% of Americans having a social media profile, you may wonder if social media insights can be used to assess credit risk. When considering social media data as it pertains to financial decisions, there are 3 key concerns to consider.

November 9, 2017 by Guest Contributor
The struggle is real

Our national survey found that consumers struggle to find a credit card that meets their needs. They say there are too many options and it’s too time-consuming to research. Here's what they want:

October 12, 2017 by Guest Contributor
National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. is 15 - Oct. 15. With 1 in 6 U.S. residents being Hispanic, now is a great time for financial institutions to reflect on their largest growth opportunity.

September 28, 2017 by Guest Contributor
Is there really a student loan debt crisis?

Student loan crisis? Here's what the data from the past four years says...

August 17, 2017 by Guest Contributor
Consumer Credit Default Indices

The economic expansion just passed the eight-year mark, and consumer credit defaults across mortgages, bankcards and auto loans are at pre–financial crisis levels

August 3, 2017 by Guest Contributor

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