G20: Changes to the Finance Companies (G.20) Release

Published on May 19, 2015

Starting in May 2015, publication of finance company auto loan terms of credit series will resume using a new source. The new series will be produced on a quarterly basis and will extend back to 2008Q1. The replaced finance company terms of credit series shown on prior G.20 releases will continue to be made available in the G.20 Data Download. The release will also contain revisions extending back to January 2006 that are primarily caused by updated seasonal factors.

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