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  • How have CDFIs leveraged various funding mechanisms? Federal Reserve survey aims to find out
    How have CDFIs leveraged various funding mechanisms? Federal Reserve survey aims to find out

    Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are important to closing gaps in credit and capital access. The 2025 CDFI Survey aims to dive into specific topics or challenges in the CDFI landscape.

  • The Quarterly Catch-up, Q1 2025
    The Quarterly Catch-up, Q1 2025

    Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between January 1 and March 31, 2025, on topics affecting communities.

  • Key insights from the 2024 Small Business Credit Survey
    Key insights from the 2024 Small Business Credit Survey

    The 2024 Small Business Credit Survey revealed a decline in revenue growth, with more firms experiencing revenue decreases. Credit applications stayed steady, but fewer firms sought financing from large banks, turning to smaller banks and alternative lenders.

  • Affording homeownership now is hard for many. These approaches may help.
    Affording homeownership now is hard for many. These approaches may help.

    In this explainer, learn more about some of the factors recently complicating affordable US homeownership and discover how some communities and organizations are helping to extend affordable homeownership to more families.

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