Business Equipment Leases Owned and Securitized by Finance Companies, Flow

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

Latest Value

639.50

Year-over-Year Change

-38.32%

Date Range

7/1/1990 - 5/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures the flow of business equipment leases owned and securitized by finance companies. It provides insights into business investment and financing activities.

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

The Business Equipment Leases Owned and Securitized by Finance Companies, Flow trend represents the total value of leases on business equipment that finance companies have acquired and packaged into securitized products. It offers a window into corporate financing patterns and capital investment.

Methodology

The data is collected by the U.S. Federal Reserve through surveys of finance companies.

Historical Context

This metric is closely watched by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to gauge business sentiment and access to financing.

Key Facts

  • This trend reached a peak of $10.7 billion in Q4 2007.
  • Leases owned and securitized fell sharply during the 2008-2009 recession.
  • The trend has gradually recovered since the financial crisis.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total value of business equipment leases that finance companies have acquired and packaged into securitized products.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric provides insights into corporate financing patterns, capital investment, and overall business sentiment.

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: Economists and policymakers closely monitor this metric to gauge business access to financing and overall economic conditions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: There may be some delay in the availability of the most recent data, as it is collected through surveys of finance companies.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Equipment Leases Owned and Securitized by Finance Companies, Flow (DTBTERXDFBANM), retrieved from FRED.