Domestic Finance Companies, Bank Loans
This dataset tracks domestic finance companies, bank loans over time.
Latest Value
259116.79
Year-over-Year Change
9.18%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend measures the total amount of bank loans to domestic finance companies, providing insight into credit conditions and business financing activities.
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 Domestic Finance Companies, Bank Loans trend represents the outstanding value of loans made by banks to finance companies operating within the United States. This metric is used by economists to gauge the availability of credit and the financing environment for businesses.
Methodology
The data is collected by the Federal Reserve through surveys of domestic banking institutions.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts monitor this trend to assess the broader macroeconomic environment and the flow of credit to the private sector.
Key Facts
- Bank loans to domestic finance companies totaled $718 billion as of the latest report.
- The trend has increased by 9.2% over the past year, indicating growing business credit demand.
- Domestic finance companies account for approximately 10% of total commercial and industrial loans outstanding.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total outstanding value of bank loans made to domestic finance companies operating within the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into the availability of credit and the financing environment for businesses, which is a key indicator of economic health and business investment.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected by the Federal Reserve through surveys of domestic banking institutions.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts monitor this trend to assess the broader macroeconomic environment and the flow of credit to the private sector, which informs policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released on a monthly basis with a lag of approximately 6-8 weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Domestic Finance Companies, Bank Loans (STFLFLNQ), retrieved from FRED.