The Fed’s April 2026 SLOO Survey showed steady C&I loan demand and a pickup in new credit‑line inquiries. For the first time, the survey also captured non‑bank lending, with the strongest demand coming from private equity and private credit funds.
According to the Federal Reserve’s final SLOO survey of 2025, commercial and industrial (C&I) loan standards are tightening, given increased demand and the impacts of AI.
