Other Business Receivables Owned by Finance Companies, Flow
This dataset tracks other business receivables owned by finance companies, flow over time.
Latest Value
2248.71
Year-over-Year Change
-183.94%
Date Range
7/1/1980 - 5/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the flow of other business receivables owned by finance companies in the United States. It provides insight into the financing activities and credit conditions in the business sector.
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
Other business receivables owned by finance companies represent a subset of the total credit market instruments held by the finance company sector. This metric helps economists and policymakers assess the availability of financing for businesses and changes in credit market conditions.
Methodology
The data is collected by the U.S. Federal Reserve through surveys of finance companies.
Historical Context
Trends in other business receivables can inform analyses of business investment, access to credit, and overall economic activity.
Key Facts
- Finance companies own over $1 trillion in other business receivables.
- This metric has trended upward since the Great Recession.
- Changes in other business receivables can signal shifts in business financing patterns.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the flow of other business receivables owned by finance companies in the United States. It provides insight into business financing and credit conditions.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Trends in other business receivables can inform analyses of business investment, access to credit, and overall economic activity.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected by the U.S. Federal Reserve through surveys of finance companies.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists use this metric to assess the availability of financing for businesses and changes in credit market conditions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published quarterly by the Federal Reserve with typical release delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Other Business Receivables Owned by Finance Companies, Flow (DTBOOXDFBANM), retrieved from FRED.