Memorandum Items: Industrial Loan Commitments; Commitments to Make Industrial Advances
MINLOCMILA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.10
Year-over-Year Change
14.29%
Date Range
1/7/1942 - 12/25/1957
Summary
This economic indicator tracks industrial loan commitments and planned industrial advances, providing insight into business lending and investment intentions. It serves as a leading indicator of potential industrial sector growth and economic momentum.
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 metric represents financial institutions' commitments to provide loans and advances specifically for industrial purposes, reflecting business confidence and potential capital investment. Economists use this data to assess potential industrial sector expansion and credit market dynamics.
Methodology
Data is collected through regulatory reporting by financial institutions, tracking their formal loan commitments and planned industrial advances.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized by policymakers and analysts to gauge potential industrial sector investment, credit market health, and broader economic development strategies.
Key Facts
- Measures formal financial commitments to industrial sector lending
- Provides early signals of potential industrial investment
- Reflects broader economic confidence and credit market conditions
FAQs
Q: What does MINLOCMILA specifically measure?
A: MINLOCMILA tracks financial institutions' commitments to make industrial loans and advances, indicating potential industrial sector investment.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Typically updated on a monthly or quarterly basis, providing current insights into industrial lending trends.
Q: Why are industrial loan commitments important?
A: They signal business confidence, potential economic expansion, and the availability of capital for industrial sector growth.
Q: How do economists interpret this trend?
A: By analyzing loan commitment levels, economists can assess potential future industrial investment and overall economic momentum.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents commitments, not actual disbursed loans, and may not capture all potential industrial financing activities.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Memorandum Items: Industrial Loan Commitments; Commitments to Make Industrial Advances [MINLOCMILA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025