Latest Insights from ECB's Bank Lending Survey Reveal Ongoing Decline in Mortgage Demand

Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 08:05

The ECB's bank lending survey highlights a stark contrast in corporate credit standards tightening and household mortgage easing in Q1. Despite expectations of stabilization, corporate loan demand decreased significantly. Looking ahead to Q2, banks anticipate tighter credit standards for corporates while seeing no change for households. The overall trend suggests a small net decrease in corporate loan demand and a net increase in loans to households. Furthermore, the impact of a smaller ECB balance sheet is noted to negatively affect bank liquidity and financing conditions.
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Latest Insights from ECB's Bank Lending Survey Reveal Ongoing Decline in Mortgage Demand

Latest Findings from ECB's Bank Lending Survey

The recent report reveals contrasting trends...

Key Points:

  • Corporate credit standards tightened in Q1 but eased for household mortgages
  • Corporate loan demand declined substantially in Q1
  • In Q2, banks anticipate tighter credit standards for corporates and no change for households
  • Banks report a small net decrease in corporate loan demand in Q2 and a net increase in demand for household loans
  • A smaller ECB balance sheet is affecting bank liquidity and financing conditions negatively

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