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 | 5. Increased Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important
ALLQ37B52MINR • 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
This economic indicator tracks the perceived ease of capital availability for nonfinancial corporations from financial institutions. It provides insights into lending conditions and institutional perspectives on corporate financial health.
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
The trend represents the second most important reason for lending terms easing, specifically focusing on increased balance sheet or capital availability at financial institutions. Economists use this metric to understand credit market dynamics and potential shifts in corporate financing conditions.
Methodology
Data is collected through survey responses from financial institutions about their lending practices and perceptions of corporate capital availability.
Historical Context
This indicator helps policymakers and analysts assess potential changes in credit market conditions and corporate financial flexibility.
Key Facts
- Measures institutional perspectives on nonfinancial corporate capital access
- Represents the second most important factor in lending term easing
- Provides insights into potential shifts in corporate financing environments
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks financial institutions' perceptions of increased balance sheet or capital availability for nonfinancial corporations.
Q: Why is this trend important?
A: It helps economists and policymakers understand potential changes in credit market conditions and corporate financial flexibility.
Q: How is the data collected?
A: Through survey responses from financial institutions about their lending practices and capital availability assessments.
Q: What can this trend tell us about the economy?
A: It can signal potential changes in corporate financing conditions and institutional lending perspectives.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically collected and updated on a quarterly basis as part of broader lending surveys.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 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 | 5. Increased Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important [ALLQ37B52MINR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025