Business Retail Motor Vehicle Loans Owned by Finance Companies, Level
DTBOVLRNM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
49,318.83
Year-over-Year Change
22.00%
Date Range
6/1/1980 - 5/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the level of business retail motor vehicle loans owned by finance companies in the United States. It provides insight into the financing of commercial vehicle purchases, which is an important indicator of business investment and economic activity.
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 Business Retail Motor Vehicle Loans Owned by Finance Companies trend represents the outstanding balance of loans extended by finance companies to businesses for the purchase of motor vehicles. It is used by economists and policymakers to assess the availability of business credit and the financing conditions in the commercial vehicle market.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of finance companies conducted by the Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is monitored by the Federal Reserve and other institutions to gauge the state of business investment and credit conditions.
Key Facts
- The trend reached a record high of $91.2 billion in 2018.
- The level of business retail motor vehicle loans declined during the 2008-2009 recession.
- Finance companies account for a significant share of commercial vehicle financing in the U.S.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the outstanding balance of loans extended by finance companies to businesses for the purchase of motor vehicles.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend provides insight into the availability of business credit and the financing conditions in the commercial vehicle market, which are important indicators of business investment and economic activity.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of finance companies conducted by the Federal Reserve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is monitored by the Federal Reserve and other institutions to gauge the state of business investment and credit conditions, which can inform economic policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly by the Federal Reserve, but there may be some delay in the availability of the most recent figures.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Retail Motor Vehicle Loans Owned by Finance Companies, Level (DTBOVLRNM), retrieved from FRED.