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
CTQ37B13MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Measures the importance of counterparty financial strength in corporate lending terms. Provides insight into credit market perception of 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
This indicator tracks reasons behind changes in lending terms for nonfinancial corporations. It reflects market assessment of corporate financial strength.
Methodology
Surveyed from financial professionals using standardized questionnaire methodology.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to understand credit market dynamics and lending conditions.
Key Facts
- Tracks reasons for lending term changes
- Reflects corporate financial strength perception
- Quarterly assessment of credit market conditions
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: Assesses the importance of counterparty financial strength in changing lending terms.
Q: Why are lending terms important?
A: Indicates overall corporate financial health and credit market conditions.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Through quarterly surveys of financial market professionals and lending experts.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Policymakers, financial analysts, and corporate finance researchers monitor these trends.
Q: What makes this indicator significant?
A: Provides qualitative insights into corporate financial strength and credit market perceptions.
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79) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Lending Against Each of the Following Collateral Types Changed?| G. Consumer ABS. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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66) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Non-Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads Over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat
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31) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 29 and 30), 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: 2nd Most Important
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Corporate Lending Terms (CTQ37B13MINR), retrieved from FRED.