Bank Lending Surveys
Treasury launched the monthly bank lending surveys as part of its commitment to Congress and the public to enhance communication and transparency about its programs to stabilize the financial system. The surveys are designed to provide new, more frequent and more accessible information on banks' lending activities to help taxpayers easily assess the lending and other activities of banks receiving government investments.
THE
MONTHLY LENDING AND INTERMEDIATION
SNAPSHOP (Top 22)
Summary Analysis:
November 2009
Treasury's twelfth survey of banks' activities was conducted as economic and financial conditions continued to improve, though the economy remained weak. Real GDP grew 2.2 percent in the third quarter, the first rise in four quarters. Data released for November and December suggest the economy will grow solidly in the quarter, as components of spending continued to improve. Consumer spending increased in November for the second straight month. Consumer purchases of autos rose throughout the fourth quarter, and consumer optimism improved in December.Read more…
THE CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM MONTHLY LENDING REPORT
Summary Analysis: November
2009
The CPP Monthly Lending Report includes all participants in the CPP and is published in addition to the Monthly Lending and Intermediation Snapshot of the top 22 CPP participants. The Lending Report makes available three data points on a monthly basis: average outstanding balances of consumer loans, commercial loans, and total loans from all CPP participants. Read more...
