Business Wholesale Motor Vehicle Loans Owned and Securitized by Finance Companies, Flow
This dataset tracks business wholesale motor vehicle loans owned and securitized by finance companies, flow over time.
Latest Value
227.88
Year-over-Year Change
-25.42%
Date Range
9/1/1990 - 5/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the flow of business wholesale motor vehicle loans owned and securitized by finance companies in the United States. It is an important indicator of commercial lending activity and business investment in the automotive 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
The Business Wholesale Motor Vehicle Loans Owned and Securitized by Finance Companies, Flow trend tracks the value of loans extended by finance companies to businesses for the wholesale purchase of motor vehicles. This data provides insight into the financing dynamics of the wholesale automotive market and commercial lending conditions.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve as part of its comprehensive monitoring of domestic financial markets.
Historical Context
This trend is closely watched by economists, policymakers, and industry analysts to assess the health and outlook of the commercial automotive financing landscape.
Key Facts
- Finance companies own and securitize a significant portion of wholesale automotive loans in the U.S.
- The flow of these loans reflects commercial demand and access to capital for vehicle purchases.
- Trends in this data correlate with broader economic conditions and business investment cycles.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend tracks the flow of business loans extended by finance companies for the wholesale purchase of motor vehicles in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insight into commercial lending activity and business investment in the automotive sector, which is an important indicator of economic conditions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve as part of its monitoring of domestic financial markets.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers closely watch this trend to assess the health and outlook of the commercial automotive financing landscape, which has implications for business investment and the broader economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published by the Federal Reserve on a regular basis, but may be subject to revisions or delays in reporting.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Wholesale Motor Vehicle Loans Owned and Securitized by Finance Companies, Flow (DTBTVLWXDFBANM), retrieved from FRED.