German banks tightened business-loan standards again, Bundesbank survey shows

The Bundesbank said German banks in its Bank Lending Survey tightened credit standards for loans to enterprises in the third quarter, citing higher credit risk. A net 6% of banks tightened, against 10% in the previous quarter. Banks eased standards for house-purchase loans, and "Demand for loans fell in all loan categories in the third quarter of 2026."