A slowdown in the credit growth of U.S. banks is currently in process. However, the much-anticipated credit crunch in the aftermath of the SVB collapse has not been significant. Consumer lending remains relatively strong, while certain categories of business credit have experienced more substantial deceleration. Things will become clearer when earnings reports are released and trends are highlighted, shedding more light on the developing state of the credit landscape of the U.S. banking sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banks anticipate more loan defaults, resulting in increased loan loss reserves that have grown by over $25 billion since June of the previous year. Higher interest rates raise borrowing costs, prompting banks to prepare for potential delinquencies. Consequently, overall loan loss allowances are currently at their highest level in around 12 years, excluding the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A slowdown in the credit growth of U.S. banks is currently in process. However, the much-anticipated credit crunch in the aftermath of the SVB collapse has not been significant. Consumer lending remains relatively strong, while certain categories of business credit have experienced more substantial deceleration. Things will become clearer when earnings reports are released and trends are highlighted, shedding more light on the developing state of the credit landscape of the U.S. banking sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On The Horizon\u2013Potential Loan Losses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Banks anticipate more loan defaults, resulting in increased loan loss reserves that have grown by over $25 billion since June of the previous year. Higher interest rates raise borrowing costs, prompting banks to prepare for potential delinquencies. Consequently, overall loan loss allowances are currently at their highest level in around 12 years, excluding the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A slowdown in the credit growth of U.S. banks is currently in process. However, the much-anticipated credit crunch in the aftermath of the SVB collapse has not been significant. Consumer lending remains relatively strong, while certain categories of business credit have experienced more substantial deceleration. Things will become clearer when earnings reports are released and trends are highlighted, shedding more light on the developing state of the credit landscape of the U.S. banking sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n