Credit Builder Launch: HMFI is rolling out its new product, the Credit Builder Program, this month. Thanks to a generous $10,000 grant from Capital One, HMFI is able to expand its products and services to meet the financial needs of the D.C. community. This product is unique and timely due to its small loan size and large credit-building potential.  According to Justine Petersen, a St. Louis, MO, based MFI, the average American with a good credit score saves $250,000 during their lifetime. HMFI and its partner, Capital One, seek to provide a service to solve this pressing problem of poor credit in the D.C. community. The Credit Builder Program combines individualized credit counseling with a comprehensive loan package to deliver the maximum short-term credit boost and training on how to manage long-term credit health. HMFI’s education team will work with clients to help them understand their credit reports. They will educate clients on the factors that

Want to gain real business experience, working with entrepreneurs in the District of Columbia? Interested in building communities through the power of small enterprise? Don’t want to wait until you graduate?  Apply below to join our team!

Please check out our latest newsletter featuring our newest clients, a feature in The Hoya and a description of our Month of Microfinance here!

Congratulations to Eleni and Nina for their hard work at the Hoya Challenge!  They earned a spot as Semi-Finalists in the competition and won a grant for the Citizenship Fund on Saturday.

Pardon our appearance while we’re making some improvements. Thanks!