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Published January 28, 2025
Mortgage Customer Management Data Sources Economic & Market Insights
As we enter 2025, the mortgage industry continues to transform amid political and economic changes. Mortgage lenders must stay updated on trends to serve their customers effectively. Experian data scientists and analysts provide insights into the U.S. housing market's impact on lenders, highlighting recent trends and their implications. We aim to offer a comprehensive overview of the mortgage market, emphasizing key trends, regional differences, and potential growth areas.
- Market Trends: Understand the latest trends in mortgage originations, delinquencies, and interest rate fluctuations.
- Regional Insights: Explore regional variations in housing market activity and home equity levels.
- Strategic Recommendations: Get actionable insights to navigate the dynamic mortgage market in 2025.
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State of Student Loans
Explore Experian’s latest State of Student Loans white paper to uncover key trends, borrower insights, and the evolving impact of student debt on financial health. Learn how data-driven solutions can help lenders and consumers navigate today’s student loan landscape.
Key considerations include:
- Strategies to engage consumers proactively to provide resources
- Recalibration of risk models
- Mitigating fraud while navigating the changing landscape
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Safeguarding home equity lending with Experian
Home equity lending is shifting fast and hidden risks could be costing you.
- Fraud is rising: Identity theft and misrepresentation are becoming more common, increasing losses and slowing approvals.
- Workflows are outdated: Manual processes and legacy systems are creating bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Profitability is impacted: Many lenders underestimate how these issues affect their bottom line.
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Under Pressure: How Rising Food Costs Are Changing Restaurant Credit Behavior
Experian’s latest Commercial Pulse Report dives into the financial health of the restaurant sector amid rising costs and shifting consumer behavior.
Key insights:
- Menu prices at Full-Service Restaurants rose 4.6% in August — outpacing inflation.
- Limited-Service Restaurants are showing improved credit risk scores, suggesting stronger adaptability.
- Credit access is tightening across the board, with average credit limits falling below $6,000.
- Revolving credit utilization is climbing — an early signal of potential cash flow strain.
What does this mean for lenders and decision makers?
✅ Not all restaurant types face the same risks.
✅ Segmenting credit strategies is more important than ever.
✅ Watch utilization and inquiry trends closely — they may be early indicators of distress.
Check out the full report to see how these trends could impact your strategy!
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Q3 2025 Lending Conditions Chartbook
The U.S. economy shows signs of steady growth in Q3, yet challenges remain. A cooling labor market and persistent inflation create uncertainty, prompting lenders to stay cautious while adapting. Even in this dynamic environment, growth opportunities continue to emerge across the industry.