The Senior Loan Officer SurveyThe Senior Loan Officer Survey is one of the Federal Reserve’s key tools for monitoring the health of the banking system. The survey is conducted quarterly and is designed to col... is one of the Federal Reserve’s key tools for monitoring the health of the banking system. The survey is conducted quarterly and is designed to collect information about the availability and terms of loan products offered by banks and other lenders. The survey is used to provide insight into the availability and terms of credit for households and businesses.