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Market Pulse: Decoding Wealth, Risk, and the Middle Market’s Shifting Divide

In June, we discussed the latest insights from the Market Pulse Index and Wealth Trends Report, revealing how wealth and asset accumulation can act as a critical financial buffer in today’s economy.

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New Trend Report: May Macroeconomic Current

Review key economic indicators such as AI capital expenditures and manufacturing activity interplay with headwinds like consumer expectations.

The Escrow Escalator: Why Rising Insurance, Taxes, and Mortgage Costs Are Redefining Housing Affordability

Explore how rising taxes and insurance costs create an “Escrow Escalator,” challenging traditional housing affordability benchmarks and requiring lenders to reevaluate borrower resilience.

Beyond Homeownership: What the “Rent-Lock Generation” Means for the Future of Housing Affordability

The "Rent-Lock Generation" challenges traditional housing metrics. Lenders must evolve beyond homeownership status to accurately assess consumer spending power and identify new growth opportunities.

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