37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 1. Improvement in Current or Expected Financial Strength of Counterparties. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important
ALLQ37B12MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks reasons for easing credit terms for nonfinancial corporations. Highlights improvements in financial strength of corporate counterparties.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Measures key factors contributing to credit term relaxation for business lending. Provides insights into corporate financial health.
Methodology
Surveyed through financial institution reporting on lending conditions.
Historical Context
Used by economists to understand credit market dynamics and corporate financial trends.
Key Facts
- Indicates improvements in corporate financial conditions
- Second most important reason for credit term changes
- Reflects broader economic lending trends
FAQs
Q: What does improved financial strength mean for lending?
A: Better corporate financial health can lead to more favorable lending terms and increased credit availability.
Q: How do financial institutions assess corporate strength?
A: Through analysis of financial statements, credit ratings, and overall economic performance.
Q: Why are credit terms important?
A: They directly impact businesses' ability to access capital and fund growth initiatives.
Q: What factors influence corporate financial strength?
A: Profitability, cash flow, debt levels, and overall economic conditions play crucial roles.
Q: How frequently are these terms updated?
A: Typically tracked quarterly to capture evolving market and corporate financial conditions.
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71) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Demand for Funding of CMBS by Your Institution's Clients Changed?| Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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34) How Has the Provision of Differential Terms by Your Institution to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Most-Favored (as a Function of Breadth, Duration, and Extent of Relationship) Investment Advisers Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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70) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which CMBS Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat
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51) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| D. Credit Referencing Corporates. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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66) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Non-Agency Rmbs Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat
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51) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| C. Equity. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Nonfinancial Corporate Credit Terms (ALLQ37B12MINR), retrieved from FRED.