The B2B payment landscape in 2025 reveals a crisis of unprecedented proportions. More than half of all business-to-business invoiced sales in America are overdue, creating a ripple effect that touches every aspect of commercial operations—from cash flow and growth plans to supplier relationships and operational efficiency. The Payment Delay Crisis Current data reveals that late … Read more
The 2025 commercial real estate landscape is at a turning point, with surging loan maturities, rising delinquency rates, and record office vacancies putting pressure on lenders and property owners alike. A new report by The Kaplan Group offers a clear, data-driven snapshot of the market’s health and its biggest challenges. Key Takeaways CRE Delinquency Rates … Read more
Foreclosure activity is climbing steadily in 2025. This statistical roundup covers national trends, state-by-state breakdowns, and commercial real estate distress patterns that matter most to debt collection professionals. National Foreclosure Overview Foreclosure Starts Statistics Bank Repossessions (REO) Activity State-Level Foreclosure Rates Top States by Foreclosure Volume Repossessions Volume by State Metropolitan Area Statistics Foreclosure Timeline … Read more
Entrepreneurship is having a moment in 2025. More people are filing, more regions are heating up, and founders look more diverse than ever. But the story isn’t all hype. Cash flow is still the make-or-break, hiring is tough, and debt is a real weight for many small firms. This statistics roundup pulls together the numbers … Read more
A new report by The Kaplan Group analyzed consumer and small business stress-related searches through 2025. Credit counseling and debt management searches have risen significantly over the past year, while payday loan and debt consolidation searches have declined from prior peaks. Key Takeaways Stress-Related Search Volume Recent shifts in search behavior reveal where demand for … Read more
Small businesses remain the heart of the U.S. economy in 2025. This statistics roundup compiles the latest government and industry data to provide a clear snapshot of how America’s 36 million small firms are performing. A small business is an independently owned and operated company that employs fewer than 500 people or generates annual revenue … Read more
The commercial real estate market in 2025 presents a complex landscape of recovery, distress, and transformation. While certain sectors like multifamily, retail, and industrial properties show resilience, the office market continues to grapple with unprecedented challenges from hybrid work adoption and elevated vacancy rates. This comprehensive statistical overview examines key trends across commercial and office … Read more
A new study by The Kaplan Group presents its 2025 analysis of office building data in major US financial districts, building on findings from its 2024 edition to reveal how market risks have evolved over the past year. By comparing changes in liquidity, vacancy, and growth across cities, this updated report identifies districts most at … Read more
America’s real viral trend is entrepreneurship. New business formations are reaching an all-time high across the country. A new study by The Kaplan Group breaks down where this surge is happening and highlights which states have low rates of business bankruptcy. It’s not just about where businesses are starting up, but also where they’re proving … Read more
A new Kaplan Group report reveals that more than 646,000 tech jobs were cut from 2022 to 2025, yet 78% of major public tech companies making these cuts remained financially strong—pointing to strategic decisions. This wave of layoffs is reshaping collections risk and business relationships across the tech sector, with California alone accounting for 37% … Read more
