Webinar
Published April 15, 2024
Mortgage Economic & Market InsightsAs interest rates stabilize, mortgage lenders need to be prepared for the pent-up housing demand. One of the keys to unlocking this potential lies with first-time homebuyers, a critical market segment that could significantly drive your growth strategy. As a lender, it's important to understand the unique needs and behaviors of these borrowers to effectively engage with them. We provide comprehensive insights to help you identify and target this demographic more successfully. Our data-driven approach can empower you to create tailored marketing strategies and financial solutions that resonate with first-time homebuyers. Leverage our insights to strategically position yourself in this competitive market and capitalize on the opportunities that lie ahead. Join us for a 60-minute webinar as our experts examine the results of our recent study on first-time homebuyers and share insights into best practices for capturing this demographic in 2024.
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Top Econ Themes from Vision
The U.S. economy continues to surprise with its resilience - growth forecasts are improving, equity markets are hitting new highs, and fears of an imminent recession are fading. Joseph Mayans’ Vision 2025 session, “Navigating 2026: Global Macro Shifts, U.S. Credit Trends and the Evolving Lending Landscape,” explored the economic forces shaping the next year - from the AI-driven equity boom to structural vulnerabilities in the white-collar labor market. His key takeaway: while AI innovation is fueling growth and optimism, it also introduces new dependencies and risks that will define the next economic chapter.
Highlights:
- The AI Trade’s Dominance: Economic optimism is increasingly tied to the AI investment cycle—AI spending fuels stock gains, which in turn sustain higher-income consumer spending.
- Potential Vulnerability: Overreliance on AI-driven growth leaves the economy exposed if those massive investments fail to deliver expected productivity gains.
- Labor Market Shifts: AI is intensifying existing white-collar labor market imbalances—more graduates, fewer roles, and increasing automation pressure.
- Credit Market Implications: Rising white-collar vulnerability poses a growing risk for prime credit segments, especially if economic momentum slows.
- Future Readiness: As Sol Rashidi emphasized, humans’ edge lies in creativity and critical thinking—skills that should be strengthened, not outsourced, to AI.
White Paper
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!