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Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS)
A quarterly Federal Reserve survey of senior loan officers at U.S. banks that assesses changes in lending standards, loan demand, and credit conditions. It provides insights into the availability of credit across the economy.
Example
“The latest SLOOS report showed banks tightening lending standards for commercial real estate loans, signaling reduced credit availability that could slow economic growth.”