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Condotel Loans Just Got Easier

Condotel Loans Just Got Easier

First Hawaiian Bank is now allowing 20% down payments on all Maui condotels if the purchase is for an owner-occupant or a second home. A higher down payment will be required if the condo will be used for a vacation rental.



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Maui Properties You Can Buy With No Money Down

Maui Properties You Can Buy With No Money Down

A USDA Loan is a loan offered by the United States Department of Agriculture which assists low to moderate income households with the opportunity to own "modest dwellings" as their primary residence in designated rural areas.

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Credit Scores

Credit Scores

Credit scores can impact your financing options.

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2017 VA Loan Limits

2017 VA Loan Limits

The Federal Housing Financing Agency has announced that they will be increasing the 2017 VA loan limit amount in for Hawaii County on the Big Island. The loan limit will be increased from $625,000 to $636,150 for buyers beginning January …

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The Elections Effect on Rates

The Elections Effect on Rates

Since last week’s election interest rates are on the rise. The market is experiencing uncertainty which is causing mortgage interest rates to move up. Mortgage rates tend to follow yields on the 10 year treasury note which saw an unusually …

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Jumbo Loans

Jumbo Loans

Purchase a residential property or refinance and cash out.  From Paula Kobayashi at Finance Factors 

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$5 Million Jumbo Loans

$5 Million Jumbo Loans! Have a client who wants to purchase a residential or commercial property for $5 million or more? Did your client use all their cash on their last purchase and now needs more …

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Home Loans

Home Loans Just Got Easier! Use Your Bank Statements.  Tax Returns Not Required Designed for those that do not meet the traditional income qualifications, our proprietary new loan program allows self employed borrowers to qualify with …

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Real Estate Crowdfunding

Crowdfunded! Crowdfunding is the new popular way to get a large number of investors to contribute to your cause over the internet.  This popular internet trend has been used to raise money for everything from raising …

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