Norges Bank’s Survey of Bank Lending 2010 Q2
Banks reported a modest fall in household credit demand in 2010 Q2. Corporate credit demand increased according to the banks. Looking ahead, household credit demand is expected to continue to fall and corporate credit demand to continue to drift upwards. Credit standards for households were tightened marginally, while credit standards for enterprises were further eased in 2010 Q2. In the period ahead, banks expect broadly unchanged credit standards for both households and enterprises.