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 | 3. Adoption of Less-Stringent Market Conventions (That Is, Collateral Terms and Agreements, ISDA Protocols). | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important

CTQ37B32MINR • 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

Tracks changes in lending terms for nonfinancial corporations, focusing on market conventions and funding agreements. Provides insight into credit market flexibility and risk perception.

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 measures shifts in lending standards and market protocols for corporate financing. It reflects broader trends in credit market conditions.

Methodology

Collected through survey responses from financial institutions about lending practices.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers and investors to assess credit market dynamics and risk appetite.

Key Facts

  • Indicates changes in lending market flexibility
  • Reflects institutional risk assessment
  • Important for understanding credit market trends

FAQs

Q: What do changes in lending terms mean for businesses?

A: Changes can impact borrowing costs and availability of credit for corporations. Easier terms typically suggest more favorable lending conditions.

Q: How often are these lending terms surveyed?

A: Typically surveyed quarterly to track ongoing changes in credit market conditions.

Q: Why are market conventions important in lending?

A: They establish standardized practices that reduce risk and increase efficiency in financial transactions.

Q: How do these terms affect economic growth?

A: More flexible lending terms can stimulate business investment and economic expansion.

Q: What limitations exist in this data?

A: Survey-based data reflects perceptions and may not capture all market nuances.

Related Trends

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 | 4. Lower Internal Treasury Charges for Funding. | Answer Type: First In Importance

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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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62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency Rmbs Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat

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62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency Rmbs Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat

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52) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Grade Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat

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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?| F. Commodity. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Nonfinancial Corporate Lending Terms (CTQ37B32MINR), retrieved from FRED.