1The Roth IRA offers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Withdrawals from the account may be tax free, as long as they are considered qualified. Limitations and restrictions may apply. Withdrawals prior to age 59½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax. Future tax laws can change at any time and may impact the benefits of Roth IRAs. Their tax treatment may change.

 

The smart, easy way to save - and save on taxes, too.

From the time you open an IRA account until the day you retire (and withdraw your savings), the money you save grows tax-deferred.

You may even qualify for a tax credit if you contribute to an IRA. Please consult your tax advisor for more information regarding your individual situation.

Bank IRAs

  • Offered through American Savings Bank
  • FDIC-insured accounts
  • Fixed CD term or Savings available
  • Available through branches

Brokerage IRAs

  • Offered through American Savings Investment Services
  • May invest in stock, bonds, mutual funds and annuities
  • Tailored to your investment strategy
  • Not FDIC insured

 

Loan Options that Fit Your Business Needs

Hawaii SBA Lender

Our SBA loans are ideal for businesses needing financing within the first two years. Come talk to us about growing your business to the next level.

Fits Your Needs

For decades American Savings Bank has helped business owners secure the funds they need to achieve their goals by offering flexible loans and line of credit options.

Bank On Your Schedule

Enjoy the time-saving convenience of access to your American Savings Banking accounts via the online banking for business option that is best for you.

 

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Current Promotional Rates:

PROMOTIONAL RATES:

1.50% APR*

Fixed for 2 Years

OR

2.00% APR*

Fixed for 3 Years

OR

3.00% APR*

Fixed for 4 Years

CURRENT VARIABLE RATE:

4.50% APR*

As of 3/1/21, subject to the floor rate of 4.50% APR

What is a HELOC?

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a line of credit secured by the available equity of your Hawaii home. The available equity of your home is the total value of your house minus the amount you still owe on it. For example, if your home is worth $500,000 and you still owe $200,000, the equity in your home is $300,000. A HELOC is used to access your equity in a credit line that can be used to purchase the things you want or need. Many Hawaii residents use HELOCs to make renovations, complete home improvement projects, or make major purchases.

Features:

  • Available for homes in Hawaii
  • Uses the equity in your home
  • Lines of credit available up to $1,000,0001
  • No annual fee
  • Access line of credit by EquityExpressSM Visa® card or checks
  • Free Online Banking with eStatements

Current HELOC Promotion

GET $100 WHEN YOU:

  1. Establish automatic payments from an American Savings Bank personal checking account, and
  2. Set up direct deposit in your checking account used for automatic payment of your HELOC

Already have a HELOC and want a fixed rate?
Request a Fixed Rate Equity Loan Option (FRELO) 

WHAT IS A FIXED RATE EQUITY LOAN OPTION?
A Fixed Rate Equity Loan Option allows you to get a fixed interest rate on any portion of your Home Equity Line of Credit balance. A FRELO is a loan you take out of your HELOC during the draw period. As you pay this back, your HELOC line is replenished. A FRELO allows you to enjoy fixed rates for a set amount of time, rather than paying variable rates.

 

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A FIXED RATE EQUITY LOAN OPTION?
The biggest advantage to a FRELO is the consistency of predictable monthly payments. If you are planning to pay for a major purchase or renovation project using HELOC funds, you can lock in a fixed interest rate for a set term. At ASB, we allow you to take out up to 5 fixed rate equity loans on your HELOC at one time. These fixed rate options are available at any time during the draw period of your HELOC. With our competitive FRELO, you can choose loan terms between 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15 years with a fixed interest rate. A fixed rate HELOC loan may be a great option if you have a planned expense but still want access to funds should you need additional money.

FRELO
PROMOTIONAL RATE:

3.50% APR**

Fixed for 15 Years


SERVICES:

  • Automatic Payments
  • Online Banking with mobile app
  • eStatements
  • Online Bill Pay
  • Phone Banking


FEATURES:

  • Home Equity Line of Credit has up to 5 FRELOs available to draw at any time during the draw period of your HELOC; the maturity date of the FRELO must not go past the maturity date of the HELOC
  • Term ranges from 3 to 15 years with predictable fixed monthly payments for the life of the loan
  • No fees to use a FRELO
  • As you repay your FRELO, your line of credit is replenished during the draw period
     


Learn More about Home Equity Lines of Credit

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  1. Line of credit amount depends on home equity borrower's creditworthiness and occupancy.
     

 

* Offer is a two-year, three-year, or four-year promotion (Promotion Period): Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is 1.50% fixed for two years, 2.00% fixed for three years, or 3.00% fixed for four years, from the date your new Equity ExpressSM (EEX) Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) account is opened. Offer is for a qualifying first or second lien request on an owner-occupant or first lien request on investor applications received 12/1/20 through 3/31/21 that fund by 4/30/21. Promotional rates require automatic payment from an American Savings Bank (ASB) personal checking account. Cancellation of automatic payment anytime during the life of the loan may increase your rate to the non discounted rate. Offer is not available for a second lien request on an investor line, on properties listed for sale within the prior six months, to any existing ASB HELOC account opened prior to 12/1/20 and secured by the subject property, or when paying down/off any existing ASB residential mortgage loan balance. If you have not closed your loan and a new promotion begins with a different rate, you may opt for the new promotion. After the Promotion Period ends, the interest rate is variable. Current variable rate effective 3/1/21 is 4.50% APR, and is subject to change monthly based on the highest Prime Rate published in the Wall Street Journal, plus a margin (subject to the floor rate of 4.50%; maximum APR is 18.00%). If your line amount is more than $25,000, a fee of $500 will be charged if you request we close it within three years from the agreement date. This fee will not be charged if: (i) your line is $25,000 or less, (ii) you sell the collateral to an unrelated/unaffiliated third-party, or (iii) you pay off your loan with proceeds from a real estate secured loan from us. EEX must be secured by fee simple property located in Hawaii. Fire, hurricane, flood (if in flood hazard zone) and localized peril (if in a lava hazard zone) insurance policies are required at homeowner’s expense.

 

For owner-occupant EEXs up to $250,000 (excluding properties listed for sale within the prior six months), ASB will pay or waive fees and costs for flood certification (up to $9), bank’s title insurance (up to $125), credit report (up to $2.50 per borrower), trust review, condo review, mortgage recording, recording fee for the release of third-party mortgage, and valuation through an automated valuation model and property condition report (up to $185) of ASB’s choice; however, at their own cost, customers may request an appraisal at an estimated cost between $500 and $1,500. For owner-occupant EEXs up to $250,000 (excluding properties listed for sale within the prior six months), receive a credit of up to $500 at loan closing to offset a third-party lender’s early closing fee when you make an initial advance on your new EEX to pay off your existing home equity line balance of at least $10,000 with that third-party lender. This early closing fee must be assessed and identified by the third-party lender through its payoff procedure in order to receive the credit at loan closing. If you do not have an ASB personal checking account, a Kalo Checking account must be opened. Please see the Personal Deposit Account Terms and Conditions for other terms, conditions and fees for Kalo Checking accounts.

 

** Promotion effective for requests submitted 12/1/20 through 3/31/21. The promotional rates apply up to five Fixed Rate Equity Loan Options (FRELO) during the draw period of your HELOC; it is available to existing and to new owner-occupant EEX accounts with an advance on the line of at least the minimum loan amount and automatic payment from an ASB checking account. Based on a 15-year fixed rate loan of $30,000 at 3.50% APR, there will be 180 monthly principal and interest payments of $214.46. Current non-promotional rate as of 3/1/21 is 5.75% for a 15-year fixed rate loan. Other FRELO terms and rates are available. FRELO may be added upon your request. First three years interest savings is an estimate based on the difference between the Balance x 2.00% and the Balance x 4.50%. This is not a commitment to make you a loan, nor is it an indication of the actual rate for which you may qualify.

 

Offer valid for HELOC Credit Agreement dates from 12/1/20 to 3/31/21, when 1) you set up a new direct deposit into your ASB checking account used for automatic payment of your HELOC, 2) have a minimum of 2 consecutive calendar months of direct deposit totaling $1,000 each month, and 3) qualifying direct deposit must post to your account within 3 months after the month of your HELOC credit agreement to receive the $100 (gift). Direct deposit means electronic government or payroll deposits made to the account. Gift will be deposited into the account used for automatic payment and where the direct deposits have posted. For credit agreement dates in December 2020, gift will be credited on April 9, 2021, for credit agreement dates in January 2021, gift will be credited on May 7, 2021, for credit agreement dates in February 2021, gift will be credited on June 11, 2021, and for credit agreement dates in March 2021, gift will be credited on July 9, 2021. Eligible ASB checking account must not have any direct deposit for a minimum of 3 months prior to the start of the promotion. Value of the gift is considered interest and may be reported to the IRS. Limit of one gift per customer and only one account per customer is eligible. Limit of one gift per customer for any 12-month period. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offer. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account

Non-conforming (or portfolio) loans offer some flexibility if you, the property or your borrowing situation does not meet conforming loan guidelines. Let our local residential loan experts help determine if your borrowing situation meets the guidelines for a non-conforming loan.

Examples of unique property situations:

  • Condotels
  • Condominiums with litigation
  • Condominiums with a high percentage of commercial space

 

Mortgage Glossary - Need a reminder on mortgage lingo? Use the handy glossary to learn more.

 

Property eligibility is subject to a complete review of condominium documents.

Loan programs and products are subject to loan qualification, credit policy and underwriting standards for the respective program or product. Certain terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. Programs/products subject to change or discontinuation without notice.
 

2025 New Hawaii Conforming Loan Limit

Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced the 2025 conforming loan limits, which is now $1,209,750, up from $1,149,825. The new limits are effective for loans delivered to Fannie/Freddie on, or after January 1, 2025.

Understand the Loan Process - Learn what to expect in a loan pre-qualification and see what happens once you have started the loan application process.

Attend a Homeownership Seminar - We offer a number of seminars throughout the year; check out the schedule of events. There is no obligations. Registration is free and simple.

Participating Lender in New Development Projects - Communities throughout Hawaii are developing and growing with exciting high-rise condominiums in the urban landscape as well as startup townhouses and family homes in new and existing subdivisions. American Savings Bank is pleased to be a participating lender for many of these real estate development.

Mortgage Glossary - Need a reminder on mortgage lingo? Use the handy glossary to learn more.

 

  1. Loan programs and products are subject to loan qualification, credit policy and underwriting standards for the respective program or product. Certain terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. Programs/products subject to change or discontinuation without notice.
  2. Based on a $828,800 loan amount, a 30-year fixed rate mortgage with a 6.440% APR would have 360 fixed monthly principal and interest payments of $5,170.63 at an interest rate of 6.375% and .125 points. Based on a $828,800 loan amount, a 15-year fixed rate mortgage with a 5.804% APR would have 180 fixed monthly principal and interest payments of $6,827.09 at an interest rate of 5.625% and .625 points. Interest rate used in the examples are as of 12/19/22 and are for loan payment example only. Borrower interest rates will vary depending on loan request, purpose, borrower, credit and property information. Payment does not include taxes or insurance premiums; your actual payment will be greater. Fire, hurricane and flood (if in flood hazard zone) insurance required at homeowner's expense.

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If you're self-employed, or if you own a small business with fewer than 10 employees, a SEP IRA (Simplified Employee Pension IRA) may be your best bet. Just like Traditional IRAs, SEP IRA earnings grow tax-free until withdrawal at retirement.

Once you've set up a SEP plan for your business, you can open SEP IRAs for all eligible employees, including yourself.

Bank IRAs

  • Offered through American Savings Bank
  • FDIC-insured accounts
  • Fixed Terms

Brokerage IRAs

  • Offered through Cetera Investment Services
  • Non FDIC-insured investments (mutual funds, annuities)

GET STARTED

 

Securities and insurance products are offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFG STC Insurance Agency LLC), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Neither firm is affiliated with the financial institution where investments are offered. Advisory services are only offered by Investment Adviser Representatives. Registered address and phone number: American Savings Investment Services, 300 North Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96817. (808) 735-1717.

Not FDIC Insured
Not Bank Guaranteed
May Lose Value
Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency
Not a Bank Deposit
 

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This site is published for residents of the United States only. Registered Representatives of Cetera Investment Services LLC may only conduct business with residents of the states and/or jurisdictions in which they are properly registered. Not all of the products and services referenced on this site may be available in every state and through every advisor listed. For additional information please contact the advisor(s) listed on the site, visit the Cetera Investment Services LLC site at www.ceterainvestmentservices.com.

 
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Pension plans are best for businesses with more than ten employees, and are valuable for attracting and retaining top employees.

Traditional pensions are commonly referred to as Qualified Plans, and there are two types: Defined-Benefit and Defined-Contribution. Defined-Benefit Plans are funded by employer contributions and are guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Employee-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(h) and 457 plans are called Defined-Contribution plans. Defined-Contribution plans are funded in large part by employee contributions and are not guaranteed by the PBGC.

Defined Benefit Plan

  • Maximum Contribution - Amount needed to provide an annual benefit not larger than the smaller of $160,000 or 10% of the participant's average compensation for his or her highest three consecutive calendar years.
  • Maximum Deduction - Based on actuarial assumptions and computations.

Talk to your tax advisor to learn more about how pension plans can benefit your business.

Defined Contribution Plan

  • Maximum Contribution
    • Money purchased: smaller of $40,000 or 100% of the participant's compensation.
    • Profit sharing: smaller of $40,000 or 100% of participant's compensation.
  • Maximum Deduction
    • Money purchased: 25% of all participant's compensation.
    • Profit sharing: smaller of $40,000 or 100% of participant's compensation.

 

 

Securities and insurance products are offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFG STC Insurance Agency LLC), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Neither firm is affiliated with the financial institution where investments are offered. Advisory services are only offered by Investment Adviser Representatives. Registered address and phone number: American Savings Investment Services, 300 North Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96817. (808) 735-1717.

Not FDIC Insured
Not Bank Guaranteed
May Lose Value
Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency
Not a Bank Deposit
 

Click to view Cetera Investment Services Privacy Policy and other Important Information.

This site is published for residents of the United States only. Registered Representatives of Cetera Investment Services LLC may only conduct business with residents of the states and/or jurisdictions in which they are properly registered. Not all of the products and services referenced on this site may be available in every state and through every advisor listed. For additional information please contact the advisor(s) listed on the site, visit the Cetera Investment Services LLC site at www.ceterainvestmentservices.com.

 
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The Benefits Add UP!

One of the best things you can do for your employees is help them set aside money for their retirement. Offer them a Pension Plan or IRA from American Savings Bank, and you'll have more great options for attracting and retaining employees.

All contributions are tax-deductible for employers and earnings are tax deferred until they're withdrawn. Best of all, these IRAs are simple to set up and administer – with no extra IRS reporting necessary.

  • Helps employees prepare for retirement
  • Offers tax-advantaged savings to employers and employees
  • Available at any of our branches
  • Federal deposit insurance up to FDIC limits for bank IRAs
  • Talk to your tax advisor to learn more about how IRA Accounts can benefit your business
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