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: 3rd Most Important

ALLQ37B13MINR • 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

Measures financial counterparty strength perception in corporate lending environments. Captures third-most important reasons for credit term easing.

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

This indicator tracks perceived improvements in financial counterparty strength affecting lending conditions. It reflects corporate financial health assessments.

Methodology

Surveyed from financial professionals reporting lending environment perceptions.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers and financial institutions to understand credit market dynamics.

Key Facts

  • Tracks corporate financial counterparty strength
  • Third-most important easing factor
  • Reflects credit market sentiment

FAQs

Q: What does this metric reveal about lending?

A: It indicates improvements in financial counterparty strength affecting credit terms.

Q: Why is counterparty strength important?

A: Strong counterparties suggest lower lending risks and potentially easier credit conditions.

Q: How is this data collected?

A: Through quarterly surveys of financial professionals assessing lending environments.

Q: What impacts counterparty strength?

A: Factors include corporate earnings, balance sheet health, and economic conditions.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: The series is typically updated on a quarterly basis with new survey responses.

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30) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Your Use of Nonprice Terms (for Example, Haircuts, Maximum Maturity, Covenants, Cure Periods, Cross-Default Provisions or Other Documentation Features) with Respect to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and Otc Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Tightened 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 | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged

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39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat

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43) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to Otc Interest Rate Derivatives Changed?| A. Initial Margin Requirements for Average Clients. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat

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12) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Your Use of Nonprice Terms (for Example, Haircuts, Maximum Maturity, Covenants, Cure Periods, Cross-Default Provisions or Other Documentation Features) with Respect to Trading Reits Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and Otc Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Tightened Considerably

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45) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC Credit Derivatives Referencing Corporates (Single-Name Corporates or Corporate Indexes) Changed?| A. Initial Margin Requirements for Average Clients. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Lending Terms Perception (ALLQ37B13MINR), retrieved from FRED.