37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 6. Improvement in General Market Liquidity and Functioning. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important
CTQ37B62MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Measures changes in lending terms for nonfinancial corporations based on market liquidity improvements. Provides critical insights into corporate borrowing conditions.
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
Tracks institutional perceptions of easing lending terms for nonfinancial corporations. Reflects overall market functioning and credit availability.
Methodology
Collected through survey responses from financial institutions about lending practices.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess corporate credit market health.
Key Facts
- Indicates corporate borrowing environment
- Reflects market liquidity improvements
- Important for economic health assessment
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator track?
A: Changes in lending terms for nonfinancial corporations based on market liquidity improvements.
Q: Why are corporate lending terms significant?
A: They provide insights into corporate borrowing conditions and overall economic health.
Q: How frequently is this data collected?
A: Typically gathered through quarterly institutional surveys.
Q: Who finds this data most useful?
A: Economists, investors, and policymakers use it to assess market conditions.
Q: What are the potential limitations?
A: Represents perceptual data and may not capture entire market complexity.
Related Trends
56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
SFQ56A3TCNR
39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| D. Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
ALLQ39DDSNR
31) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 29 and 30), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: First In Importance
CTQ31A2MINR
39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
ALLQ39BDCNR
62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat
SFQ62A2ESNR
41) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Nonprice Terms Incorporated in New or Renegotiated Otc Derivatives Master Agreements Put in Place with Your Institution's Client Changed?| D. Triggers and Covenants. | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat
ALLQ41DTSNR
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Nonfinancial Corporate Lending Terms (CTQ37B62MINR), retrieved from FRED.