Credit is tightening for eurozone firms and households, says ECB

Loan demand from firms increased but fell from households, survey finds

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Credit standards tightened for eurozone companies and households in this year’s third quarter, according to the latest European Central Bank survey.

Loans and credit lines for enterprises tightened by 19% over the third quarter of 2022. During the same period, mortgage loans became 32% dearer. Credit for consumers and other non-mortgage loans to households tightened by 21%.

Between July and September, companies’ credit demand in the eurozone increased due to higher input costs and inventories

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