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Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices
April 2011

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Table 1

Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices
at Selected Large Banks in the United States 1

(Status of policy as of April 2011)

Questions 1-6 ask about commercial and industrial (C&I) loans at your bank. Questions 1-3 deal with changes in your bank's lending policies over the past three months. Questions 4-5 deal with changes in demand for C&I loans over the past three months. Question 6 asks about changes in prospective demand for C&I loans at your bank, as indicated by the volume of recent inquiries about the availability of new credit lines or increases in existing lines. If your bank's lending policies have not changed over the past three months, please report them as unchanged even if the policies are either restrictive or accommodative relative to longer-term norms. If your bank's policies have tightened or eased over the past three months, please so report them regardless of how they stand relative to longer-term norms. Also, please report changes in enforcement of existing policies as changes in policies.

1. Over the past three months, how have your bank's credit standards for approving applications for C&I loans or credit lines—other than those to be used to finance mergers and acquisitions—to large and middle-market firms and to small firms changed? (If your bank defines firm size differently from the categories suggested below, please use your definitions and indicate what they are.)

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 46 83.6 24 80.0 22 88.0
Eased somewhat 9 16.4 6 20.0 3 12.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 45 86.5 23 85.2 22 88.0
Eased somewhat 7 13.5 4 14.8 3 12.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0

2. For applications for C&I loans or credit lines—other than those to be used to finance mergers and acquisitions—from large and middle-market firms and from small firms that your bank currently is willing to approve, how have the terms of those loans changed over the past three months?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 3.6 0 0.0 2 8.0
Remained basically unchanged 45 81.8 23 76.7 22 88.0
Eased somewhat 8 14.5 7 23.3 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 42 76.4 19 63.3 23 92.0
Eased somewhat 13 23.6 11 36.7 2 8.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 35 63.6 14 46.7 21 84.0
Eased somewhat 20 36.4 16 53.3 4 16.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 1 1.8 1 3.3 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 23 41.8 9 30.0 14 56.0
Eased somewhat 31 56.4 20 66.7 11 44.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 3.6 1 3.3 1 4.0
Remained basically unchanged 41 74.5 18 60.0 23 92.0
Eased somewhat 12 21.8 11 36.7 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 3.6 1 3.3 1 4.0
Remained basically unchanged 39 70.9 16 53.3 23 92.0
Eased somewhat 14 25.5 13 43.3 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 1 1.8 0 0.0 1 4.0
Remained basically unchanged 51 92.7 28 93.3 23 92.0
Eased somewhat 3 5.5 2 6.7 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 1 1.9 1 3.4 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 3.7 1 3.4 1 4.0
Remained basically unchanged 31 57.4 14 48.3 17 68.0
Eased somewhat 15 27.8 10 34.5 5 20.0
Eased considerably 5 9.3 3 10.3 2 8.0
Total 54 100.0 29 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 3.8 0 0.0 2 8.0
Remained basically unchanged 49 94.2 27 100.0 22 88.0
Eased somewhat 1 1.9 0 0.0 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 44 84.6 20 74.1 24 96.0
Eased somewhat 8 15.4 7 25.9 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 38 73.1 17 63.0 21 84.0
Eased somewhat 14 26.9 10 37.0 4 16.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 1 1.9 1 3.7 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 24 46.2 8 29.6 16 64.0
Eased somewhat 27 51.9 18 66.7 9 36.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 3 5.8 2 7.4 1 4.0
Remained basically unchanged 43 82.7 20 74.1 23 92.0
Eased somewhat 6 11.5 5 18.5 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 3.8 1 3.7 1 4.0
Remained basically unchanged 47 90.4 24 88.9 23 92.0
Eased somewhat 3 5.8 2 7.4 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 3.8 0 0.0 2 8.0
Remained basically unchanged 47 90.4 25 92.6 22 88.0
Eased somewhat 3 5.8 2 7.4 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 1 2.0 1 3.8 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 3.9 1 3.8 1 4.0
Remained basically unchanged 34 66.7 15 57.7 19 76.0
Eased somewhat 11 21.6 7 26.9 4 16.0
Eased considerably 3 5.9 2 7.7 1 4.0
Total 51 100.0 26 100.0 25 100.0

3. If your bank has tightened or eased its credit standards or its terms for C&I loans or credit lines over the past three months (as described in questions 1 and 2), how important have been the following possible reasons for the change?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 3 60.0 1 50.0 2 66.7
Somewhat important 2 40.0 1 50.0 1 33.3
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 5 100.0 2 100.0 3 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 1 20.0 1 50.0 0 0.0
Somewhat important 4 80.0 1 50.0 3 100.0
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 5 100.0 2 100.0 3 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 2 40.0 1 50.0 1 33.3
Somewhat important 3 60.0 1 50.0 2 66.7
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 5 100.0 2 100.0 3 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 4 80.0 1 50.0 3 100.0
Somewhat important 1 20.0 1 50.0 0 0.0
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 5 100.0 2 100.0 3 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Somewhat important 4 80.0 2 100.0 2 66.7
Very important 1 20.0 0 0.0 1 33.3
Total 5 100.0 2 100.0 3 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 1 20.0 1 50.0 0 0.0
Somewhat important 2 40.0 1 50.0 1 33.3
Very important 2 40.0 0 0.0 2 66.7
Total 5 100.0 2 100.0 3 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 4 80.0 1 50.0 3 100.0
Somewhat important 1 20.0 1 50.0 0 0.0
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 5 100.0 2 100.0 3 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 1 20.0 1 50.0 0 0.0
Somewhat important 3 60.0 1 50.0 2 66.7
Very important 1 20.0 0 0.0 1 33.3
Total 5 100.0 2 100.0 3 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 31 86.1 20 83.3 11 91.7
Somewhat important 5 13.9 4 16.7 1 8.3
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 36 100.0 24 100.0 12 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 19 52.8 12 50.0 7 58.3
Somewhat important 15 41.7 10 41.7 5 41.7
Very important 2 5.6 2 8.3 0 0.0
Total 36 100.0 24 100.0 12 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 29 82.9 19 79.2 10 90.9
Somewhat important 4 11.4 3 12.5 1 9.1
Very important 2 5.7 2 8.3 0 0.0
Total 35 100.0 24 100.0 11 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 2 5.4 2 8.0 0 0.0
Somewhat important 16 43.2 7 28.0 9 75.0
Very important 19 51.4 16 64.0 3 25.0
Total 37 100.0 25 100.0 12 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 29 82.9 17 73.9 12 100.0
Somewhat important 5 14.3 5 21.7 0 0.0
Very important 1 2.9 1 4.3 0 0.0
Total 35 100.0 23 100.0 12 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 23 65.7 12 52.2 11 91.7
Somewhat important 11 31.4 10 43.5 1 8.3
Very important 1 2.9 1 4.3 0 0.0
Total 35 100.0 23 100.0 12 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 29 82.9 19 82.6 10 83.3
Somewhat important 6 17.1 4 17.4 2 16.7
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 35 100.0 23 100.0 12 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 32 88.9 21 87.5 11 91.7
Somewhat important 3 8.3 2 8.3 1 8.3
Very important 1 2.8 1 4.2 0 0.0
Total 36 100.0 24 100.0 12 100.0

4. Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand for C&I loans changed over the past three months? (Please consider only funds actually disbursed as opposed to requests for new or increased lines of credit.)

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Substantially stronger 1 1.8 1 3.3 0 0.0
Moderately stronger 18 32.7 13 43.3 5 20.0
About the same 32 58.2 14 46.7 18 72.0
Moderately weaker 4 7.3 2 6.7 2 8.0
Substantially weaker 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Substantially stronger 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Moderately stronger 11 21.2 6 22.2 5 20.0
About the same 35 67.3 17 63.0 18 72.0
Moderately weaker 6 11.5 4 14.8 2 8.0
Substantially weaker 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0

5. If demand for C&I loans has strengthened or weakened over the past three months (as described in question 4), how important have been the following possible reasons for the change?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 7 33.3 6 40.0 1 16.7
Somewhat important 14 66.7 9 60.0 5 83.3
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 21 100.0 15 100.0 6 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 9 42.9 7 46.7 2 33.3
Somewhat important 12 57.1 8 53.3 4 66.7
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 21 100.0 15 100.0 6 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 11 52.4 8 53.3 3 50.0
Somewhat important 10 47.6 7 46.7 3 50.0
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 21 100.0 15 100.0 6 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 20 95.2 15 100.0 5 83.3
Somewhat important 1 4.8 0 0.0 1 16.7
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 21 100.0 15 100.0 6 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 9 42.9 3 20.0 6 100.0
Somewhat important 8 38.1 8 53.3 0 0.0
Very important 4 19.0 4 26.7 0 0.0
Total 21 100.0 15 100.0 6 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 10 47.6 8 53.3 2 33.3
Somewhat important 10 47.6 6 40.0 4 66.7
Very important 1 4.8 1 6.7 0 0.0
Total 21 100.0 15 100.0 6 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 1 14.3 1 20.0 0 0.0
Somewhat important 5 71.4 3 60.0 2 100.0
Very important 1 14.3 1 20.0 0 0.0
Total 7 100.0 5 100.0 2 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 1 14.3 1 20.0 0 0.0
Somewhat important 6 85.7 4 80.0 2 100.0
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 7 100.0 5 100.0 2 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 2 28.6 2 40.0 0 0.0
Somewhat important 5 71.4 3 60.0 2 100.0
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 7 100.0 5 100.0 2 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 2 28.6 2 40.0 0 0.0
Somewhat important 5 71.4 3 60.0 2 100.0
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 7 100.0 5 100.0 2 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 6 85.7 4 80.0 2 100.0
Somewhat important 1 14.3 1 20.0 0 0.0
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 7 100.0 5 100.0 2 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Not important 5 71.4 4 80.0 1 50.0
Somewhat important 2 28.6 1 20.0 1 50.0
Very important 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 7 100.0 5 100.0 2 100.0

6. At your bank, apart from seasonal variation, how has the number of inquiries from potential business borrowers regarding the availability and terms of new credit lines or increases in existing lines changed over the past three months? (Please consider only inquiries for additional or increased C&I lines as opposed to the refinancing of existing loans.)

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
The number of inquiries has increased substantially 1 1.8 1 3.3 0 0.0
The number of inquiries has increased moderately 19 34.5 13 43.3 6 24.0
The number of inquiries has stayed about the same 33 60.0 14 46.7 19 76.0
The number of inquiries has decreased moderately 2 3.6 2 6.7 0 0.0
The number of inquiries has decreased substantially 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0

Question 7 asks about changes in the overall credit quality of potential business borrowers.

7. Based on inquiries from potential business borrowers and on formal applications for new business loans and credit lines received by your bank, how has the overall credit quality (e.g., projections of cash flows or earnings, debt-to-assets ratios, availability of sufficient collateral, etc.) of large and middle-market firms and of small firms seeking new credit—new or increased credit lines or new term loans—changed over the past three months? (Please consider the average credit quality of applications that were denied as well as those that were approved. If your bank defines firm size differently from the categories suggested below, please use your definitions and indicate what they are.)

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Deteriorated significantly 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Deteriorated somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 24 43.6 8 26.7 16 64.0
Improved somewhat 31 56.4 22 73.3 9 36.0
Improved significantly 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Deteriorated significantly 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Deteriorated somewhat 1 1.9 0 0.0 1 4.0
Remained basically unchanged 31 59.6 15 55.6 16 64.0
Improved somewhat 20 38.5 12 44.4 8 32.0
Improved significantly 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0

Questions 8-9 ask about commercial real estate (CRE) loans at your bank, including construction and land development loans and loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential real estate. Question 8 deals with changes in your bank's standards over the past three months. Question 9 deals with changes in demand. If your bank's lending standards or terms have not changed over the relevant period, please report them as unchanged even if they are either restrictive or accommodative relative to longer-term norms. If your bank's standards or terms have tightened or eased over the relevant period, please so report them regardless of how they stand relative to longer-term norms. Also, please report changes in enforcement of existing standards as changes in standards.

8. Over the past three months, how have your bank's credit standards for approving applications for CRE loans changed?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 1 1.8 0 0.0 1 4.0
Tightened somewhat 1 1.8 0 0.0 1 4.0
Remained basically unchanged 48 87.3 26 86.7 22 88.0
Eased somewhat 5 9.1 4 13.3 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0

9. Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand for CRE loans changed over the past three months?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Substantially stronger 2 3.6 2 6.7 0 0.0
Moderately stronger 20 36.4 16 53.3 4 16.0
About the same 30 54.5 12 40.0 18 72.0
Moderately weaker 3 5.5 0 0.0 3 12.0
Substantially weaker 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 55 100.0 30 100.0 25 100.0

Questions 10-11 ask about three categories of residential mortgage loans at your bank—prime residential mortgages, nontraditional residential mortgages, and subprime residential mortgages. Question 10 deals with changes in your bank's credit standards for loans in each of these categories over the past three months. Question 11 deals with changes in demand for loans in each of these categories over the same period. If your bank's credit standards have not changed over the relevant period, please report them as unchanged even if the standards are either restrictive or accommodative relative to longer-term norms. If your bank's credit standards have tightened or eased over the relevant period, please so report them regardless of how they stand relative to longer-term norms. Also, please report changes in enforcement of existing standards as changes in standards.

For the purposes of this survey, please use the following definitions of these loan categories (note that the loan categories are not mutually exclusive) and include first-lien loans only:

10. Over the past three months, how have your bank's credit standards for approving applications from individuals for mortgage loans to purchase homes changed?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 3.8 0 0.0 2 8.3
Remained basically unchanged 49 92.5 27 93.1 22 91.7
Eased somewhat 2 3.8 2 6.9 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 53 100.0 29 100.0 24 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 10.0 0 0.0 2 40.0
Remained basically unchanged 18 90.0 15 100.0 3 60.0
Eased somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 20 100.0 15 100.0 5 100.0

11. Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand for mortgages to purchase homes changed over the past three months? (Please consider only new originations as opposed to the refinancing of existing mortgages.)

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Substantially stronger 1 1.9 0 0.0 1 4.2
Moderately stronger 5 9.4 3 10.3 2 8.3
About the same 23 43.4 13 44.8 10 41.7
Moderately weaker 24 45.3 13 44.8 11 45.8
Substantially weaker 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 53 100.0 29 100.0 24 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Substantially stronger 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Moderately stronger 4 19.0 3 20.0 1 16.7
About the same 8 38.1 5 33.3 3 50.0
Moderately weaker 9 42.9 7 46.7 2 33.3
Substantially weaker 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 21 100.0 15 100.0 6 100.0

Questions 12-13 ask about revolving home equity lines of credit at your bank. Question 12 deals with changes in your bank's credit standards over the past three months. Question 13 deals with changes in demand. If your bank's credit standards have not changed over the relevant period, please report them as unchanged even if they are either restrictive or accommodative relative to longer-term norms. If your bank's credit standards have tightened or eased over the relevant period, please so report them regardless of how they stand relative to longer-term norms. Also, please report changes in enforcement of existing standards as changes in standards.

12. Over the past three months, how have your bank's credit standards for approving applications for revolving home equity lines of credit changed?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 1 1.9 0 0.0 1 4.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 49 90.7 27 93.1 22 88.0
Eased somewhat 4 7.4 2 6.9 2 8.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 54 100.0 29 100.0 25 100.0

13. Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand for revolving home equity lines of credit changed over the past three months? (Please consider only funds actually disbursed as opposed to requests for new or increased lines of credit.)

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Substantially stronger 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Moderately stronger 7 13.0 1 3.4 6 24.0
About the same 29 53.7 16 55.2 13 52.0
Moderately weaker 17 31.5 11 37.9 6 24.0
Substantially weaker 1 1.9 1 3.4 0 0.0
Total 54 100.0 29 100.0 25 100.0

Questions 14-23 ask about consumer lending at your bank. Question 14 deals with changes in your bank's willingness to make consumer loans over the past three months. Questions 15-20 deal with changes in credit standards and loan terms over the same period. Questions 21-23 deal with changes in demand for consumer loans over the past three months. If your bank's lending policies have not changed over the past three months, please report them as unchanged even if the policies are either restrictive or accommodative relative to longer-term norms. If your bank's policies have tightened or eased over the past three months, please so report them regardless of how they stand relative to longer-term norms. Also, please report changes in enforcement of existing policies as changes in policies.

14. Please indicate your bank's willingness to make consumer installment loans now as opposed to three months ago.

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Much more willing 2 3.8 1 3.7 1 4.0
Somewhat more willing 13 25.0 7 25.9 6 24.0
About unchanged 37 71.2 19 70.4 18 72.0
Somewhat less willing 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Much less willing 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0

15. Over the past three months, how have your bank's credit standards for approving applications for credit cards from individuals or households changed?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 31 79.5 15 65.2 16 100.0
Eased somewhat 8 20.5 8 34.8 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 39 100.0 23 100.0 16 100.0

16. Over the past three months, how have your bank's credit standards for approving applications for auto loans to individuals or households changed?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 41 85.4 17 70.8 24 100.0
Eased somewhat 7 14.6 7 29.2 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 48 100.0 24 100.0 24 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 41 85.4 17 70.8 24 100.0
Eased somewhat 7 14.6 7 29.2 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 48 100.0 24 100.0 24 100.0

17. Over the past three months, how have your bank's credit standards for approving applications for consumer loans other than credit card and auto loans changed?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 48 92.3 24 88.9 24 96.0
Eased somewhat 4 7.7 3 11.1 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0

18. Over the past three months, how has your bank changed the following terms and conditions on new or existing credit card accounts for individuals or households?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 1 2.9 1 5.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 32 91.4 18 90.0 14 93.3
Eased somewhat 2 5.7 1 5.0 1 6.7
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 35 100.0 20 100.0 15 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 3 8.6 2 10.0 1 6.7
Remained basically unchanged 29 82.9 16 80.0 13 86.7
Eased somewhat 3 8.6 2 10.0 1 6.7
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 35 100.0 20 100.0 15 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 1 2.9 1 5.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 33 94.3 18 90.0 15 100.0
Eased somewhat 1 2.9 1 5.0 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 35 100.0 20 100.0 15 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 33 94.3 18 90.0 15 100.0
Eased somewhat 2 5.7 2 10.0 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 35 100.0 20 100.0 15 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 33 94.3 18 90.0 15 100.0
Eased somewhat 2 5.7 2 10.0 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 35 100.0 20 100.0 15 100.0

19. Over the past three months, how has your bank changed the following terms and conditions on loans to individuals or households to purchase autos?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 43 91.5 19 82.6 24 100.0
Eased somewhat 4 8.5 4 17.4 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 47 100.0 23 100.0 24 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 1 2.1 1 4.3 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 4 8.5 4 17.4 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 27 57.4 10 43.5 17 70.8
Eased somewhat 15 31.9 8 34.8 7 29.2
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 47 100.0 23 100.0 24 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 44 93.6 20 87.0 24 100.0
Eased somewhat 3 6.4 3 13.0 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 47 100.0 23 100.0 24 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 42 89.4 18 78.3 24 100.0
Eased somewhat 4 8.5 4 17.4 0 0.0
Eased considerably 1 2.1 1 4.3 0 0.0
Total 47 100.0 23 100.0 24 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 1 2.1 1 4.3 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 43 91.5 19 82.6 24 100.0
Eased somewhat 3 6.4 3 13.0 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 47 100.0 23 100.0 24 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 1 33.3 0 0.0 1 50.0
Eased somewhat 2 66.7 1 100.0 1 50.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 3 100.0 1 100.0 2 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 43 93.5 20 87.0 23 100.0
Eased somewhat 3 6.5 3 13.0 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 46 100.0 23 100.0 23 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 1 2.1 1 4.3 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 3 6.4 3 13.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 29 61.7 12 52.2 17 70.8
Eased somewhat 14 29.8 7 30.4 7 29.2
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 47 100.0 23 100.0 24 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 45 95.7 21 91.3 24 100.0
Eased somewhat 2 4.3 2 8.7 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 47 100.0 23 100.0 24 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 44 93.6 20 87.0 24 100.0
Eased somewhat 3 6.4 3 13.0 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 47 100.0 23 100.0 24 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 1 2.1 1 4.3 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 44 93.6 20 87.0 24 100.0
Eased somewhat 2 4.3 2 8.7 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 47 100.0 23 100.0 24 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 2 50.0 0 0.0 2 66.7
Eased somewhat 2 50.0 1 100.0 1 33.3
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 4 100.0 1 100.0 3 100.0

20. Over the past three months, how has your bank changed the following terms and conditions on consumer loans other than credit card and auto loans?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 49 94.2 25 92.6 24 96.0
Eased somewhat 3 5.8 2 7.4 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 2 3.8 2 7.4 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 45 86.5 21 77.8 24 96.0
Eased somewhat 5 9.6 4 14.8 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 50 98.0 25 96.2 25 100.0
Eased somewhat 1 2.0 1 3.8 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 51 100.0 26 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 50 96.2 26 96.3 24 96.0
Eased somewhat 2 3.8 1 3.7 1 4.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0
 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Tightened considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Tightened somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 51 98.1 26 96.3 25 100.0
Eased somewhat 1 1.9 1 3.7 0 0.0
Eased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 52 100.0 27 100.0 25 100.0

21. Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand from individuals or households for credit card loans changed over the past three months?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Substantially stronger 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Moderately stronger 3 8.3 2 10.0 1 6.3
About the same 29 80.6 16 80.0 13 81.3
Moderately weaker 4 11.1 2 10.0 2 12.5
Substantially weaker 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 36 100.0 20 100.0 16 100.0

22. Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand from individuals or households for auto loans changed over the past three months?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Substantially stronger 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Moderately stronger 15 31.3 8 33.3 7 29.2
About the same 30 62.5 16 66.7 14 58.3
Moderately weaker 2 4.2 0 0.0 2 8.3
Substantially weaker 1 2.1 0 0.0 1 4.2
Total 48 100.0 24 100.0 24 100.0

23. Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand from individuals or households for consumer loans other than credit card and auto loans changed over the past three months?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Substantially stronger 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Moderately stronger 6 11.8 2 7.7 4 16.0
About the same 39 76.5 22 84.6 17 68.0
Moderately weaker 6 11.8 2 7.7 4 16.0
Substantially weaker 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 51 100.0 26 100.0 25 100.0

Questions 24-25 ask about changes in applications for new or increased credit card lines and the quality of applicants.

24. At your bank, apart from normal seasonal variation, how has the number of applications or inquiries from individuals or households for new credit card accounts or increases in existing credit card lines changed over the past three months?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Increased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Increased somewhat 9 24.3 6 28.6 3 18.8
Remained basically unchanged 25 67.6 14 66.7 11 68.8
Decreased somewhat 3 8.1 1 4.8 2 12.5
Decreased considerably 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Total 37 100.0 21 100.0 16 100.0

25. At your bank, apart from normal seasonal variation, how has the overall credit quality (e.g., household income, credit scores, etc.) of individuals or households submitting applications or making inquiries for new credit card accounts or increases in existing credit card lines changed over the past three months? (Please consider the average credit quality of applications that were denied as well as those that were approved.)

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Deteriorated significantly 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Deteriorated somewhat 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Remained basically unchanged 32 88.9 18 85.7 14 93.3
Improved somewhat 3 8.3 2 9.5 1 6.7
Improved significantly 1 2.8 1 4.8 0 0.0
Total 36 100.0 21 100.0 15 100.0

Question 26 asks about the share of loans that financed the purchase of used vehicles.

26. About what share of the dollar volume of auto loans currently on your bank's books financed the purchase of used vehicles by individuals or households?

 All RespondentsLarge BanksOther Banks
BanksPercentBanksPercentBanksPercent
Less than 5 percent 5 11.4 2 8.7 3 14.3
Between 5 and 15 percent 3 6.8 0 0.0 3 14.3
Between 15 and 30 percent 4 9.1 2 8.7 2 9.5
Between 30 and 50 percent 10 22.7 6 26.1 4 19.0
Between 50 and 75 percent 15 34.1 9 39.1 6 28.6
75 percent or more 7 15.9 4 17.4 3 14.3
Total 44 100.0 23 100.0 21 100.0

1. The sample is selected from among the largest banks in each Federal Reserve District. In the table, large banks are defined as those with total domestic assets of $20 billion or more as of December 31, 2010. The combined assets of the 30 large banks totaled $6.6 trillion, compared to $6.9 trillion for the entire panel of 55 banks, and $10.5 trillion for all domestically chartered, federally insured commercial banks.

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