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Published April 25, 2025
Credit & Economic Trends Economic & Market Insights
If we go into a recession, what does it mean for lending activity? What does it mean for delinquency? As banks, credit unions and fintechs grapple with these questions, sometimes it helps to look to the past for guidance.
In this latest Macro Moment, take a quick look back at prior recessions and their impact on unemployment, delinquency, and loan growth. Key insights include:
- In the last five downturns, unemployment peaked an average of three quarters after the recession ended.
- In the last four recessions, 30+ DPD delinquency on all loans increased by an average 1.6 percentage points.
- In the prior five recessions, quarterly credit growth slowed from 1.9% in the two years in the lead up to recession to -0.1% in the year following a recession.
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Stablecoins 101
Financial Frontiers explores the structural shifts, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments reshaping financial services. In this inaugural brief, we examine how stablecoins are moving from niche crypto instruments to institutional financial infrastructure — and what that means for strategy, liquidity, and competitive positioning.
- Why stablecoins are gaining institutional traction
- Regulatory momentum and implications for financial firms
- Strategic questions leaders should be asking now
White Paper
The New Unlock for Mortgage
Mortgage lenders face rising fallout, affordability strain, and shifting borrower expectations. This white paper explores how embedded financial wellness strengthens conversion, reduces risk, and builds long-term trust.
- Improve inquiry-to-close conversion
- Manage risk with real-time credit insights
- Address affordability pressures proactively
- Deepen engagement and drive sustainable growth
Webinar
2026 Economic and Credit Outlook: Key Trends to Watch
As we step into 2025, all eyes remain on the trajectory of inflation, the resilience in consumer spending and continued affordability challenges in the housing market.
Discover our experts' insights on how they anticipate the economic landscape to evolve throughout 2025, as they delve into the latest trends and forecasts.
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Global Insights 2026: Predictions for Credit and Fraud Risk
Global Insights 2026 explores how financial institutions are shifting from rapid AI adoption to accountable, connected intelligence. As fraud grows more sophisticated and risk functions converge, success depends on governed data, orchestrated ecosystems, and explainable decisions at scale.
- Accountable AI with measurable ROI and governance
- Layered fraud and continuous identity verification
- Unified credit, fraud, and compliance intelligence