Business Equipment Loans Owned by Finance Companies, Flow
This dataset tracks business equipment loans owned by finance companies, flow over time.
Latest Value
-520.81
Year-over-Year Change
-124.00%
Date Range
7/1/1985 - 5/1/2025
Summary
The 'Business Equipment Loans Owned by Finance Companies, Flow' trend measures the volume of new business equipment loans originated by finance companies in the United States. This data provides insights into business investment and credit conditions.
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 series tracks the flow of new business equipment loans held on the balance sheets of finance companies. It represents the monthly change in the total outstanding value of these loans, which are an important source of funding for firms investing in capital equipment and machinery.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of finance companies conducted by the Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This metric is closely watched by economists and policymakers as an indicator of business investment and the availability of credit for companies.
Key Facts
- New business equipment loans originated by finance companies totaled $XX.X billion in the latest month.
- This series has increased/decreased by X% over the past year.
- Finance companies hold approximately $X.X trillion in outstanding business equipment loans.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This series tracks the monthly change in the total value of business equipment loans held on the balance sheets of finance companies in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insights into business investment and credit conditions, as equipment loans are an important source of funding for firms purchasing capital goods and machinery.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of finance companies conducted by the Federal Reserve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers closely monitor this series as an indicator of business investment and the availability of credit for companies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: This data is published monthly by the Federal Reserve with a lag of approximately 6 weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Equipment Loans Owned by Finance Companies, Flow (DTBOELXDFBANM), retrieved from FRED.