Community Development
To support the growth of an inclusive economy, we work with low- and moderate-income communities to increase access to credit, quality jobs, education, and housing. We also help financial institutions understand their responsibilities under the Community Reinvestment Act.
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Small Business Credit Survey: 2025 Insights from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Metro, and the Third District States
Four briefs provide insights into the state of small businesses in our region using data from the Fed’s Small Business Credit Survey.
Understanding Economic Stability and Economic Mobility in Philadelphia
This report details the results of a mixed-methods study that used a survey and focus groups to assess Philadelphians’ experiences related to income, work, expenses, and life satisfaction.
Home Mortgage Explorer
13 May ’25
This refreshed tool offers an easy way to view local trends in mortgage lending between 2010 and 2023. Find data for home purchase, refinance, and home improvement mortgages, and visualize trends by applicant income, gender, and race and ethnicity.
Brief
Small Business Credit Survey: 2025 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area Insights
This brief offers insights into the state of small businesses in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area using data from the Fed’s Small Business Credit Survey.
Event
Jun
3
2025
Rural Economic Development Summit: Health Ecosystems and Workforce Pipelines
8:30 a.m.–3:40 p.m. ET
Harrisburg, PA
About
Community Development and Regional Outreach Visiting Scholars
Updated: January 2025
Academics, experts, and thinkers with focus areas aligned with the Community Development and Regional Outreach department are key collaborators as participants in the Visiting Scholars Program.
Consumer Credit Explorer
08 Jul ’25
The Consumer Credit Explorer (CCE) is an interactive tool for examining trends in consumer credit use at the regional, state, and national levels.
