Expenses for Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers, All Establishments, Employer Firms

This dataset tracks expenses for mortgage and nonmortgage loan brokers, all establishments, employer firms over time.

Latest Value

11065.00

Year-over-Year Change

118.12%

Date Range

1/1/2009 - 1/1/2022

Summary

This economic trend measures expenses for mortgage and nonmortgage loan brokers across all employer firms in the United States. It provides insight into the financial health and activity levels of the loan brokerage industry.

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 Expenses for Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers, All Establishments, Employer Firms data series tracks the total operating expenses incurred by loan brokerages in the United States. It is used by economists and policymakers to assess the overall state of the lending industry and consumer credit markets.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of mortgage and nonmortgage loan brokerages across the country.

Historical Context

This metric helps inform economic and financial market analysis, as well as policy decisions related to consumer credit and the housing sector.

Key Facts

  • Expenses tracked include labor, rent, and other operating costs.
  • Loan brokers facilitate mortgages, personal loans, and other consumer credit products.
  • The data is reported on a quarterly basis by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total operating expenses incurred by mortgage and nonmortgage loan brokers across all employer firms in the United States.

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

A: The expenses for loan brokers provide insight into the financial health and activity levels of the lending industry, which is relevant for economic and market analysis, as well as policy decisions related to consumer credit and housing.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of mortgage and nonmortgage loan brokerages across the country.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This metric helps inform economic and financial market analysis, as well as policy decisions related to consumer credit and the housing sector.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is reported on a quarterly basis by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Expenses for Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers, All Establishments, Employer Firms (MANLBEAEEF352231), retrieved from FRED.
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