Articles by Surekha Carpenter

2023 CDFI Survey
By Surekha Carpenter, Nick Haltom, Sierra Latham, Stephanie Norris, Hailey Phelps, Kai Amado
From April 24 through June 2, 2023, the Federal Reserve fielded the 2023 CDFI Survey. Respondents touched on demand for products and services, innovation, and impacts of rising interest rates, a tight labor market, and rising wages. Here's what 453 CDFIs said about their financial well-being and the road ahead.
2021 CDFI Survey Key Findings
By Surekha Carpenter, Alexander Nikolov, Stephanie Norris, Alison Shott
From March 22 through May 14, 2021, the Federal Reserve fielded the 2021 CDFI Survey. Here's what 345 CDFIs said about their financial well-being throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, operational gaps and challenges, and effects on clients and communities they serve.