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Published November 28, 2023
Alternative Financial Services Credit & Economic TrendsIt's that time of year; the industry's annual checkup, and we're excited to share insights that will provide a better view of the consumers you serve.
For five years in a row, Clarity's Alternative Financial Services Lending Trends Report has been the go-to resource for those seeking insights into non-prime borrower behavior, alternative credit data, industry trends in the alternative financial services market, and more.
In this report, we analyzed:
- Online lending volume and product mix market trends
- Single pay and online installment loan performance
- COVID-19 and Loan Accommodations *NEW*
- Changes in loan characteristics
- And so much more
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The ROI of alternative data: How lenders are unlocking sustainable growth
Standard credit scores overlook crucial financial behaviors, leaving 62 million U.S. consumers that are thin file or credit invisible without a score.
With alternative data, lenders can:
- Expand reach with precision
- Effectively mitigate risk
- Maximize ROI
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Generation Next: Key Generational Insights
Download our report for insights into the major financial milestones your consumers are facing including:
- Gen Z’s journey to independently acquire their first credit products
- Millennials’ quest to become first-time homebuyers
- Baby Boomers and older Gen X reaching retirement
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Labor Market Disruption – Why Are Satisfied Workers Leaving?
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁!
While job satisfaction remains high ⭐, 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝟰 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 ⚠️.
Also, union membership is at a historic low—𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟵.𝟵%—but public support is rising, especially among younger workers. These dynamics are reshaping employer-employee relationships, with big implications for small businesses.
𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
✔️ Inflation cooled to 2.8%
✔️ 228K jobs added in March
✔️ Unemployment rose to 4.2%
✔️ Consumer sentiment dipped to its lowest since 2022
Small businesses continue to show resilience, with optimism inching up and business starts outpacing pre-pandemic levels.
Check out the full report to see how these trends could impact your strategy!
Webinar
State of Card: Unmasking Fraud Disguised as Credit Risk
With the recent Fed announcement and fewer interest rate cuts on the horizon, it’s time to posture your organization more defensively. Where to start? A portfolio management activity that is often overlooked is the accuracy behind classifying fraud and credit risk.
Join our experts for an insightful webinar where they’ll review:
- The state of the Credit Card industry
- The value of performing lookback reviews – beyond accuracy
- Credit tools to help your portfolio management strategies