HMFI aims to empower individuals by promoting financial independence and stimulating economic growth in the DC area. We offer a committed partnership that helps small business owners excluded from the commercial lending system grow their businesses by providing affordable access to capital.
Learn More“I decided to apply for a loan with HMFI because it was a good opportunity for me to obtain capital that I would not otherwise have access to.”
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3 Members Using Their Summer to Give Back By Isabelle Wisco (MSB ‘22) Erica Arnold (MSB ’22) Joe Deck (COL ’21) Maddy Hillard (MSB ’22) While the Hilltop Microfinance...
Read more about 3 Members Using Their Summer To Give BackSemester-End Reflection By Moonlan Zhang (SFS ’20) HMFI has been a significant part of my Georgetown experience since my first weeks of freshmen year. This semester, I’ve had the...
Read more about Semester-End Reflection: Moonlan Zhang, CEOThe Hilltop Microfinance Initiative (HMFI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization managed and staffed entirely by Georgetown University students. As the largest student-run micro-lender in the nation, we look to create valuable opportunities and lasting partnerships!
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A 2019 study conducted by MDRC and Grameen America found that "microfinance is instrumental in alleviating financial hardship in the United States."
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