Report
Published June 10, 2025
Rental Property Data Sources Economic & Market Insights Fraud Management
The 2025 U.S. rental market reflects broader economic conditions, shaped by shifting market forces and ongoing uncertainty. Landlords and property managers are navigating a complex landscape where understanding renter behavior, affordability challenges, and macroeconomic pressures is key to maintaining stable occupancy. By staying informed on these trends, they can better attract and retain long-term tenants.
Key Insights:
- Renter Financial Pressure: Renters across all demographics are facing rising debt and affordability issues, impacting their housing stability.
- Rent-to-Income Imbalance: Rent prices continue to rise faster than incomes, increasing the financial burden on tenants nationwide.
- Macroeconomic Impact: Factors like interest rates, unemployment, and housing development are reshaping rental market dynamics.
- Strategic Adaptation Needed: Landlords must adapt to evolving renter preferences and market conditions to ensure long-term success.
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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
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- 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- Workflows are outdated: Manual processes and legacy systems are creating bottlenecks and inefficiencies.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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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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