70) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Cmbs Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Eased Considerably
ALLQ70A4ECNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
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Year-over-Year Change
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Date Range
10/1/2011 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks changes in collateral spreads for Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) funding terms over three months. The metric provides insight into lending conditions and market liquidity for commercial real estate financing.
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 trend measures how financing terms for average CMBS clients have eased, reflecting potential shifts in credit market conditions. Economists use this indicator to assess the health of commercial real estate lending and broader financial market dynamics.
Methodology
Data is collected through surveying financial institutions and tracking changes in effective financing rates and collateral spread benchmarks.
Historical Context
Policymakers and investors use this trend to understand credit market flexibility and potential economic expansion or contraction signals.
Key Facts
- Indicates easing of CMBS funding terms over three months
- Reflects potential changes in commercial real estate lending environment
- Provides insight into broader financial market conditions
FAQs
Q: What do CMBS collateral spreads indicate?
A: CMBS collateral spreads show the difference between lending rates for commercial mortgages and benchmark rates, reflecting market risk and lending conditions.
Q: Why are CMBS funding terms important?
A: These terms reveal the ease or difficulty of obtaining commercial real estate financing, which can signal broader economic trends and market health.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically, this indicator is updated quarterly, providing a snapshot of recent changes in commercial mortgage lending conditions.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Investors, real estate professionals, economists, and policymakers use this data to assess market liquidity and potential economic shifts.
Q: What does 'eased considerably' mean?
A: 'Eased considerably' suggests significantly more favorable lending terms, potentially indicating increased market confidence and lower borrowing barriers.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 70) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Cmbs Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Eased Considerably [ALLQ70A4ECNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025