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Is Your Company Ready for a Downturn in the Economy?

Credit Research Foundation

million jobs, and the unemployment rate peaked at 10% in October 2009. First, since we haven’t seen significant default activity in recent years, many companies have let up on their credit risk management efforts, as the value proposition wasn’t as compelling as it was during previous economic downturns.

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Get Ready for a Wave of Commercial Bankruptcies

Your Virtual Credit Manager

After, the Great Recession of 2008, commercial bankruptcies peaked in 2009 and did not drop below pre-recession levels until 2012. Clearly, the level of Business Credit Risk is going to remain elevated as we move through 2024, bringing with it the potential for corresponding increases in bad debt and delinquency.