Assets: Liquidity and Credit Facilities: Net Portfolio Holdings of MS Facilities 2020 LLC (Main Street Lending Program): Change in Wednesday Level from Year Ago Level
H41RESPPAAEXCH52NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-6,415.00
Year-over-Year Change
-7.62%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the net portfolio holdings change for the Main Street Lending Program, which was a critical COVID-19 economic intervention by the Federal Reserve. The metric provides insights into emergency lending facilities and their evolving impact on business credit during the pandemic.
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 trend represents the week-to-week changes in portfolio holdings for a specialized lending program designed to support small and medium-sized businesses during economic distress. Economists use this data to assess the effectiveness of targeted monetary policy interventions and credit market dynamics.
Methodology
Data is collected and calculated by the Federal Reserve through direct tracking of portfolio holdings and weekly changes in the Main Street Lending Program facilities.
Historical Context
This indicator is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand the Federal Reserve's emergency lending strategies and their impact on business credit markets.
Key Facts
- Part of the Federal Reserve's COVID-19 economic support strategy
- Focused on providing liquidity to small and medium-sized businesses
- Represents a targeted approach to economic stabilization during pandemic
FAQs
Q: What was the Main Street Lending Program?
A: A Federal Reserve program created in 2020 to support small and medium-sized businesses during the COVID-19 economic crisis by providing loans and credit facilities.
Q: How did the program work?
A: The program purchased loans from banks, enabling them to extend credit to businesses that were financially stable before the pandemic but faced challenges during the economic downturn.
Q: What does the H41RESPPAAEXCH52NWW series ID represent?
A: It is a unique identifier for tracking the net portfolio holdings change in the Main Street Lending Program facilities on a weekly basis.
Q: Why was this program important?
A: The program was crucial in preventing widespread business failures and maintaining economic stability during the unprecedented economic disruption caused by COVID-19.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, providing real-time insights into the program's portfolio holdings and changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Liquidity and Credit Facilities: Net Portfolio Holdings of MS Facilities 2020 LLC (Main Street Lending Program): Change in Wednesday Level from Year Ago Level [H41RESPPAAEXCH52NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025