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At the Richmond Fed: Studying Community Development Financial Institutions
They say that money makes the world go round — the ability to borrow it can shape a person's life, livelihood, and neighborhood. But just because trillions of dollars are loaned to households and businesses every quarter doesn't mean lending is equally available to those who need it the most.Community development financial institutions, or CDFIs, emerged in the 1970s to improve credit access for underserved individuals and communities, offering a range of financial services and educational programs. But little was known about the impact of these organizations. The Richmond Fed launched the ...
Discussion Paper
Taking Stock of Community Development Financial Institutions
Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) are mission-driven organizations that expand financial product and service options to lower-income households, small businesses, and communities. The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 created the Federal Reserve's community development function, which is tasked with promoting economic growth and financial stability for low- to moderate-income communities. Because CDFIs support access to credit in low- and moderate-income areas, the Federal Reserve has a direct interest in understanding CDFIs' role in capital access and the landscape of the ...