Net Percentage of Large Domestic Banks Tightening Standards for Credit Card Loans

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

Latest Value

10.00

Year-over-Year Change

163.16%

Date Range

1/1/1996 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Tracks changes in credit card lending standards among large domestic banks. Indicates banks' risk perception and potential credit market tightening.

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 the net percentage of banks making credit card lending standards more restrictive. Provides insight into banking sector credit conditions.

Methodology

Surveys report banks' lending standard changes relative to previous quarter.

Historical Context

Federal Reserve uses this indicator to assess credit market health and potential economic constraints.

Key Facts

  • Negative values indicate credit market loosening
  • Quarterly survey of major domestic banks
  • Critical indicator of lending environment

FAQs

Q: What does a positive percentage mean in this series?

A: A positive percentage indicates banks are tightening credit card lending standards more than loosening them.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: The series is typically updated quarterly as part of the Federal Reserve's bank lending survey.

Q: Why do banks tighten credit standards?

A: Banks tighten standards during economic uncertainty or increased perceived credit risk.

Q: How does this impact consumers?

A: Tighter standards can make credit card loans harder to obtain and potentially increase borrowing costs.

Q: What economic signals does this trend reveal?

A: Indicates banks' risk perception and potential constraints in consumer credit markets.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Net Percentage of Large Domestic Banks Tightening Standards for Credit Card Loans (SUBLPDCLCSLGNQ), retrieved from FRED.