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Small Business Credit Survey: 2023 Insights from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Metro, and the Third District States

Using data from the Fed’s Small Business Credit Survey: 2023 Report on Employer Firms, four briefs offer a snapshot of small business conditions in our District.

New Moneys in the Digital Era

Economic Insights — Cryptocurrencies may seem like a hot new thing, but the history of money teaches us a lot about what crypto can and can't do.

Manufactured Housing Communities in Pennsylvania: The Basics

This report takes a comprehensive look at manufactured housing communities in Pennsylvania. This little-studied type of housing can provide low-cost homeownership opportunities but carries some risks and drawbacks for homeowners.

Aruoba-Diebold-Scotti Business Conditions Index

An index designed to track real business conditions at high observation frequency

More Than a Number: A Look at the Impact of Age in Mortgage Access

Retiring on a fixed income is a top concern for older adults today. Many may consider refinancing their mortgage to consolidate debt or to afford their expenses on their own if a spouse passes away. Yet, research shows that borrowers face higher rejection rates as they age.

CFI COVID-19 Survey of Consumers

To gain insights into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on financial security in the U.S., the Consumer Finance Institute at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia conducted a series of national surveys of consumers beginning in April 2020 and concluding in April 2022.

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Philadelphia Fed Mentoring & Advancing PhDs (PFMAP) Program

Applications Due: July 31, 2023