Prepping for Post-Holiday Credit Trends and Behaviors

Document: Published Dec 3, 2015

With consumers immersed in the holiday season, retailers enjoy the constant swiping of credit cards. As a lender, shopping means both opportunity and risk. Credit utilization peaks this time of year, but high balances result in consumers seeking greater card deals. To capitalize on this prime season to grow, and protect from attrition, leveraging specific models and/or tools can help identify when to lower APRs, sweeten rewards and increase credit limits for specific consumers. Check out our holiday infographic illustrating post-holiday trends and solutions.

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