Surveys & Survey Data
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Community Perspectives Survey: Insights from the field—Economic conditions in low- and moderate-income communities
The 2024 Community Perspectives Survey, conducted nationally by the Federal Reserve, provides an overview of economic conditions in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. The first report examines key findings in the areas of housing, employment, financial stability, health, education, small business and access to technology.
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CDFI innovations in consumer and small business finance
CDFIs shared innovative practices for consumer and small business finance business lines in their responses to the Federal Reserve’s 2023 CDFI Survey.
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CDFI Survey findings on output and outcome tracking
The 2023 CDFI Survey offers insights on impact measurement and management for community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Learn about output and outcome metrics, challenges, and implications for capacity building among CDFIs.
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Key insights from the 2023 Small Business Credit Survey
The 2023 Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) indicates that although small businesses are improving, they still face rising costs and high-interest rates. However, they remain optimistic about future revenue and employment expansion.
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CDFI innovations supporting housing access and stability
CDFIs shared innovative practices for supporting homebuyers, homeowners, and residential real estate developers in their responses to the Federal Reserve’s 2023 CDFI Survey.
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When ‘mobile’ means buses or a horse and buggy: Innovative solutions to banking deserts
Two community banks, Bank of Bird-in-Hand and BankOnBuffalo, combat banking deserts in a unique way by bringing access to financial services to the communities that they serve.
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A closer look at rural CDFIs
Get insightful data and findings from the Richmond Fed’s 2023 CDFI Survey, highlighting the impact and challenges of rural CDFIs.
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Data and discussion around CDFIs underscore the vital role they play
CDFIs play a critical role in getting capital into underserved communities. Findings from the Fed’s 2023 CDFI Survey, discussed at OFN’s annual conference, highlight opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
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[Watch] How CDFIs are faring – Insights from the Fed’s 2023 CDFI Survey
Discover how CDFIs are faring in today’s economy. Learn about their products and services, existing challenges, and potential solutions revealed by the Federal Reserve’s latest CDFI survey. Watch or listen on demand.
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2023 CDFI Survey Key Findings
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.