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.
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Becoming “Financially Literate” By Jared Price (MSB’23) Navigating finances can be stressful and complicated, but small business owners can access a plethora of resources to increase financial literacy. Here...
Read more about Becoming “Financially Literate”: Definition, Key Facts, and ApproachesBefore submitting an application for a small business loan, it is important to know the risks involved. Understanding the red flags of loans will help you navigate these risks...
Read more about Loan Red Flags: What to Look Out for Before BorrowingWe're always expanding! The Hilltop Microfinance Initiative is excited to announce our New Hire class for the Fall of 2020. These highly-skilled, energetic students from across the country are excited to get to work, and to help support those in this time of need.
Welcome, New Hire Fall class!
Promoting financial literacy is at the heart of what we do at HMFI… but, how exactly is “financial literacy” defined? And, how important is it to everyday business owners? Check out our latest blog post: Becoming "Financially Literate." Jared Price (MSB '23) breaks down what it means to actually be "Financially Literate," and discusses key ways to gain financial knowledge.
Read now at hilltopmfi.org/financial-literacy
