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Commercial Reservable Criticized Utilized Exposure Percentage

Bank of America Commercial Reservable Criticized Utilized Exposure Percentage decreased by 4.7% to 3.2% in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 22.1%, from 4.1% to 3.2%. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Commercial Reservable Criticized Utilized Exposure Percentage shows a downward trend with a -14.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

A rising percentage indicates a deterioration in the overall quality of the commercial loan book, whereas a falling percentage suggests improved credit risk management.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the proportion of the total commercial loan portfolio that is classified as criticized. By normaliz...

Peer comparison

Peer banks report this as a key asset quality ratio, allowing for direct comparison of credit risk appetite across the industry.

Metric ID: bank_criticized_exposure_pct

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value5.5%4.5%3.9%3.5%3%2.9%3.1%3.2%3.4%3.8%3.7%3.9%3.9%4.3%4%4.1%4%3.7%3.4%3.2%
QoQ Change-16.9%-13.7%-9.5%-16.7%-2.4%+8.3%+1.6%+8.5%+11.3%-2.3%+5.1%+0.3%+7.9%-5.6%+2.7%-3.4%-7.8%-8.2%-4.7%
YoY Change-45.9%-36.4%-20.2%-10.5%+16.6%+33.0%+19.9%+24.0%+14.5%+11.0%+7.2%+4.8%+1.0%-13.6%-16.0%-22.1%
Range2.9%5.5%
CAGR-10.5%
Avg YoY Growth-2.0%
Median YoY Growth+2.9%
Current Streak4 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bank of America's commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure percentage?
Bank of America (BAC) reported commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure percentage of 3.2% in Q1 2026.
How has Bank of America's commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure percentage changed year-over-year?
Bank of America's commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure percentage decreased by 22.1% year-over-year, from 4.1% to 3.2%.
What is the long-term trend for Bank of America's commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure percentage?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Bank of America's commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure percentage has grown at a -14.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 7.3% to 3.4%.
What does commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure percentage mean?
The percentage of the total commercial loan portfolio that is classified as having elevated credit risk.