In line with the six previous quarters, in the first quarter of 2007, net demand for loans by enterprises was significantly positive, although at a somewhat lower level than in the previous survey round (16% in April 2007 compared with 23% in the previous round). Banks reported a slight net easing of credit standards for loans to households for house purchase, broadly at the same level as in the previous quarter (-5% in April 2007, from -6% in the previous survey round).