Home Loans
Definition: Measures
the change in the number of ownner occupied home financing
(i.e. mortgages) commitments.
Additional
Info: Large financial commitments tend to be made by confident,
optimistic consumers so a rising trend can indicate a strong domestic
economy. Consumer borrowing is also a stimulant of consumer spending.
Both of these factors have a positive effect on a Nation's currency.
Related Terms: Consumer
Spending - Consumer Credit
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