Bank Lending Survey 2013 Q2

Bank lending survey results show that the lending standards applied to households eased during 2013 Q2, whereas those applied to businesses continued to tighten. By purpose of use, the lending standards applied to households eased on both house purchase and consumer loans. Business lending standards tightened on small and medium-sized enterprises but remained unchanged on large enterprises. Banks reported tightening of lending standards on working capital and investment loans.