Power smarter lending with geospatial data for a competitive edge.
PolicyMap empowers commercial banks, CDFIs, and credit unions with critical data and insights to support lending decisions and strategic investments. By providing access to neighborhood-level data from over 170 trusted public and proprietary sources, PolicyMap enables financial institutions to identify opportunities, assess risk, and meet community development goals.
From evaluating market potential to guiding CRA compliance and targeting underserved areas, PolicyMap equips lenders with the tools they need to drive meaningful impact. Make data-driven decisions that foster economic growth, strengthen communities, and align with your mission to deliver value where it’s needed most.
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New research from Moody’s Analytics , PolicyMap , and Reinvestment Fund offers the most detailed, census tract-level analysis to date of the U.S. housing shortage, revealing a critical gap in rental housing, especially in moderate and middle-income areas.
Explore housing shortage data across nearly 350 American cities with populations over 100,000 on PolicyMap now: total housing unit gap , total owner housing unit gap , and total rental housing unit gap .
Dive into census tract-level insights to see exactly where rental and owner gaps exist and how severe the need is estimated to be. Use these maps to inform planning, investment, and policy decisions in the communities you serve.
Learn how you can use data to build equitable foundations for your community with clear, data-driven insights highlighting the issues that matter most.
Make data-driven decisions for lending, investment, and risk management. Download more information here.
Credit Unions & Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Target underserved areas and support community-focused lending strategies. Download more information here.
Analyze environmental data and assess funding opportunities for sustainable projects.
Tax Incentive Professionals
CDFI, CDE, NMTC consultants can identify neighborhoods with high demand and assess potential investment opportunities. Download more information here.
PolicyMap was founded as a small division of Reinvestment Fund, a Philadelphia-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), in 2007. Initially designed by and for CDFIs, PolicyMap transitioned to a for-profit small business and benefit corporation in 2018, continuing its mission of using data to drive impact.
Locate Key Census Tracts for Development Projects
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Understanding Community Needs and Resources
PolicyMap can help you prioritize investments, build resilient communities, and ensure equitable growth.
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