senior loan officer survey

Banks Ease C&I, Residential Lending Standards
Credit & Capital

Banks Ease C&I, Residential Lending Standards

The easing reflected "a more favorable or less uncertain economic outlook" and heightened competition.
By Matthew Heller | August 3, 2021
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Banks Paused Tightening in Q4
Mergers & Acquisitions

Banks Paused Tightening in Q4

Many U.S. financial institutions left loan standards unchanged for business and real estate credits, as demand weakened.
By Matthew Heller | February 2, 2021
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Banks Report Tightening Loan Standards in Q3
Credit & Capital

Banks Report Tightening Loan Standards in Q3

A Fed survey shows banks are continuing to raise the bar for lending in response to worsening economic conditions.
By Matthew Heller | November 10, 2020
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Banks Expect Tighter Consumer Loan Standards
Credit & Capital

Banks Expect Tighter Consumer Loan Standards

Significant net shares of banks expect performance to deteriorate in 2020 for both credit card and auto loans to nonprime borrowers, according to the Fed.
By Matthew Heller | February 4, 2020
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Banks Ease Terms on Business Loans in Q1
Credit & Capital

Banks Ease Terms on Business Loans in Q1

A Fed survey finds banks were encouraged to ease terms on C&I loans by "a more favorable or less uncertain economic outlook."
By Matthew Heller | May 7, 2019
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Demand for C&I Loans Weakens, Terms Ease
The Economy

Demand for C&I Loans Weakens, Terms Ease

The Fed's July survey of senior loan officers is in line with other data showing weakness in business spending.
By Matthew Heller | August 1, 2017
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Banks Tighten CRE Loan Standards in Q3
Risk

Banks Tighten CRE Loan Standards in Q3

Conditions tightened for construction and land development loans, as well as loans secured by multifamily residential properties, according to a Fed survey.
By Matthew Heller | November 9, 2016
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Fed Data Show Banks Still Easing Loan Terms
The Economy

Fed Data Show Banks Still Easing Loan Terms

Forty-four percent of the senior loan officers surveyed said their banks had reduced the interest-rate spread on C&I loans.
By Matthew Heller | November 5, 2014
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