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: First in Importance
ALLQ37B5MINR • 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 institutional perspectives on balance sheet and capital availability for nonfinancial corporations. Provides insight into lending conditions and financial institutional sentiment.
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 metric reflects changes in financial institutions' perceptions of corporate capital accessibility. It helps economists understand credit market dynamics.
Methodology
Collected through survey responses from financial institutions about lending conditions.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess credit market health and potential economic interventions.
Key Facts
- Indicates institutional lending perspectives
- Reflects corporate financial accessibility
- Quarterly survey-based metric
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks financial institutions' views on nonfinancial corporate capital availability and balance sheet conditions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The survey is typically conducted quarterly, providing periodic insights into lending trends.
Q: Why are balance sheet conditions important?
A: They reveal potential credit market constraints or opportunities for corporate financing.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: To assess potential monetary policy interventions and understand credit market dynamics.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: Survey-based metrics reflect perceptions and may not capture entire market complexity.
Related Trends
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?| E. Credit Referencing Securitized Products Including Mbs and Abs. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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40) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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10) How Has the Provision of Differential Terms by Your Institution to Most-Favored (as a Function of Breadth, Duration, and Extent of Relationship) Hedge Funds Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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46) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC Credit Derivatives Referencing Securitized Products (Such as Specific ABS or MBS Tranches and Associated Indexes) Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | 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?| F. Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
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47) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to Otc Commodity Derivatives Changed?| A. Initial Margin Requirements for Average Clients. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Balance Sheet Availability Trend (ALLQ37B5MINR), retrieved from FRED.