1. Average size
of microloan
disbursed
$ 4,723.81
$500 $10,000
$
Our Partners:
Clients Served to
Date80+
HMFI in Numbers Working with Us
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Work with us
to carry out
the loan
Pay back loan
as your business
grows
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2. Who We Are Your Resources
at HMFI
Meet Our Clients
HMFI aims to empower individuals by
promoting financial
independence and stimulating eco-
nomic growth in the greater DC area.
We offer a committed partnership
through personalized small business
loans and individualized
financial coaching.
Our support helps entrepreneurial
self-starters excluded from the com-
mercial lending system grow their
businesses by providing affordable
access to capital.
Small Business Loans
• HMFI provides funding to spark sustainable, economically
independent businesses in the DC community
• We negotiate an appropriate interest rate, usually around
6-10% and decide on a repayment date, generally between
6-24 months
• To qualify, clients must have a monthly income of at least
$1000, show signs of financial responsibility, have no unpaid
taxes or current bankruptcy proceedings, and demonstrate
a specific use for the loan.
A personal relationship
• We offer individual and group business sessions that focus
on developing core business skills and personal financial
strength.
• Consultants work with clients at a location most convenient
for them and tailor sessions to the needs of clients.
credit builder loan
• Our credit builder loan increases credit score by up to 100
points and gives clients the tools to maintain good credit in
the future.
• The Credit Builder Program is ideal for clients who want
to improve their access to financial support from larger
institutions.
Bernardo started as the owner of a small food
truck who wanted to expand his business into a
brick and mortar store front. With the help of 4
small business loans from HMFI, he was able to
pursue his dream. He is now the proud owner of
Lalo’s Market, a grocery store in the heart of Co-
lumbia Heights.
Bernardo Figueroa
“I’d rather work with HMFI than a bank any day.
They gave me a lot of information on how to
run a business, make a balance sheet and
ensure I don’t spend more money than I’m
bringing in.”
-Bernardo, HMFI client
Keith Jarrell
A talented interior designer, Keith envisioned
opening his own showroom and design consulta-
tion practice. He teamed up with HMFI’s education
and consulting department to develop a business
plan and grant proposal. Thanks to HMFI’s help,
Keith was given an $85,000 loan from the Deputy
Mayor for Planning and Economic