German banks tighten corporate credit standards, ease mortgage lending

The Bundesbank's October Bank Lending Survey shows German banks further tightened credit standards for enterprise loans, while easing standards for household mortgages. This divergence signals persistent credit restraint for businesses amid economic weakness, but some relief for housing demand. The tightening trend for corporate credit continues, reinforcing concerns about investment and growth in Germany.

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