Net Percentage of Domestic Banks Tightening Standards for Consumer Loans Excluding Credit Card and Auto Loans

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

Latest Value

3.80

Year-over-Year Change

123.53%

Date Range

4/1/2011 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Tracks changes in consumer loan standards across domestic banks. Provides critical insight into credit market conditions and lending environment.

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

Measures banks' willingness to extend consumer loans outside credit cards and auto financing. Indicates overall credit market health.

Methodology

Survey of bank lending officers tracking changes in loan standards.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers to assess credit market conditions and potential economic shifts.

Key Facts

  • Quarterly measurement of lending standards
  • Excludes credit cards and auto loans
  • Indicates credit market accessibility

FAQs

Q: What consumer loans does this series cover?

A: Covers consumer loans excluding credit cards and auto financing.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: Typically updated quarterly through bank lending surveys.

Q: Why do economists track this metric?

A: Provides early signals of potential economic contraction or expansion.

Q: What does tightening standards indicate?

A: Banks becoming more restrictive in lending, potentially signaling economic caution.

Q: Are there limitations to this data?

A: Represents surveyed perceptions, which may not capture entire market complexity.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Loan Standards (STDSOTHCONS), retrieved from FRED.