Greenville, SC secures second place for lowest exposure to at-risk loans

In 2023, the average exposure to at-risk loans across the top 10 markets with the lowest exposure was 1%, increasing to 2.4% in 2024. Greenville, SC, however, remains significantly lower at just 1%. While the national average has increased 140 basis points since 2023, Greenville, SC has experienced a notable decline, adopting a contrarian strategy to the national trend. The breakthrough from falling short of the top ten in 2023 to securing the two best-performing markets in 2024 highlights the cities promising economic trajectory in the years ahead.