Latest Insights from ECB's Bank Lending Survey Reveal Ongoing Decline in Mortgage Demand
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 08:05
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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