18) 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 Mutual Funds, ETFs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and OTC Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Eased Somewhat

CTQ18ESNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1.00

Year-over-Year Change

N/A%

Date Range

10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025

Summary

Tracks changes in nonprice lending terms across financial institutions. Provides insights into credit market conditions and institutional risk management strategies.

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 shifts in lending terms for mutual funds, ETFs, pension plans, and endowments. Reflects broader credit market dynamics.

Methodology

Survey of financial institutions about changes in lending terms and conditions.

Historical Context

Used to understand credit market flexibility and institutional risk appetite.

Key Facts

  • Indicates changes in institutional lending practices
  • Reflects broader credit market flexibility
  • Important indicator of financial sector risk perception

FAQs

Q: What nonprice terms are evaluated?

A: Includes haircuts, maximum maturity, covenants, cure periods, and cross-default provisions across various financial transactions.

Q: Why track nonprice lending terms?

A: Provides insights into institutional risk management and credit market conditions beyond simple interest rates.

Q: How often are these terms reassessed?

A: Typically reviewed and surveyed on a quarterly basis by financial institutions.

Q: What institutions are included in this survey?

A: Covers mutual funds, ETFs, pension plans, and endowments across multiple transaction types.

Q: What are potential limitations of this data?

A: Represents institutional perceptions and may not capture all market nuances instantaneously.

Related Trends

22) How Has the Provision of Differential Terms by Your Institution to Most-Favored (as a Function of Breadth, Duration, and Extent of Relationship) Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Increased Considerably

ALLQ22ICNR

25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), 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

CTQ25B5MINR

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

ALLQ39GISNR

39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| E. Insurance Companies. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably

ALLQ39EICNR

25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important

ALLQ25A23MINR

41) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Nonprice Terms Incorporated in New or Renegotiated OTC Derivatives Master Agreements Put in Place with Your Institution's Clients Changed?| D. Triggers and Covenants. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged

OTCDQ41DRBUNR

Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Lending Terms Assessment (CTQ18ESNR), retrieved from FRED.