Who Borrows, Where They Borrow, and Why

Pew’s Safe Small-Dollar Loans Research Project surveyed payday loan borrowers about their usage, as well as other options they would use if payday loans were unavailable. The findings present new data on borrowers and challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding payday loan usage. This research will help policy makers consider the best ways to ensure a safe and transparent marketplace for small-dollar loans.

America’s Overdose Crisis
America’s Overdose Crisis

America’s Overdose Crisis

Sign up for our five-email course explaining the overdose crisis in America, the state of treatment access, and ways to improve care

Sign up
Quick View

America’s Overdose Crisis

Sign up for our five-email course explaining the overdose crisis in America, the state of treatment access, and ways to improve care

Sign up
Composite image of modern city network communication concept

Learn the Basics of Broadband from Our Limited Series

Sign up for our four-week email course on Broadband Basics

Quick View

How does broadband internet reach our homes, phones, and tablets? What kind of infrastructure connects us all together? What are the major barriers to broadband access for American communities?