Hale Kamaaina*

A State of Hawaii first-time homebuyer and optional down payment assistance program available to Hawaii residents.

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What is Hale Kamaaina?

The Hale Kamaaina Single Family Mortgage Program offers competitive fixed rate 30-year mortgage loan and optional down payment assistance loans to eligible borrowers.

How does Hale Kamaaina work?

Interested first-time homebuyers will apply for mortgage loans through ASB.
We will review your application for eligibility and if accepted, we will process your loan application and closing for you to purchase your home. 
 

Who qualifies for Hale Kamaaina?

US Citizen or Resident Alien who is a bona fide resident of Hawaii and who have not owned a home in the past three years.  

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American Savings Bank is Hawaii's #1 Local Mortgage Lender*

*State of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyance data January 2024 through September 2025, recorded total value of residential, non-wholesale, purchase mortgages.

Today's Mortgage Rates (12/29/2025)
 
Below are today’s mortgage rates for Hale Kamaaina
Hale Kamaaina VA 30 Year
Fixed**
  • Rate: 5.400%
  • Points: 0.000
  • APR: 5.528%
  • Monthly Payment per $100,000:** $ 561.53
Hale Kamaaina Conforming 30 Year
Fixed**
  • Rate: 5.700%
  • Points: 0.000
  • APR: 5.831%
  • Monthly Payment per $100,000:** $ 580.40

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Michelle Luxton

Island: Oahu   
NMLS #363495   
Phone: (808) 228-8850    
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Lisa Carillo

Island: Maui   
NMLS #685883   
Phone: (808) 872-4991   
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Mark James

Island: Hawaii Island   
NMLS #477462   
Phone: (808) 593-4885   
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*The Hale Kamaaina program is provided by the State of Hawaii and financed through American Savings Bank (ASB). For more information regarding the program: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/hk-mortgage-program/. Certain restrictions apply. Hawaii properties only. Fire, hurricane, flood (if in flood hazard zone) and localized peril (if in a lava hazard zone) insurance are required at homeowner’s expense. Loan subject to credit and property approval and cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. 

**The availability of funds, interest rates, points, and annual percentage rate (APR) are subject to change without notice. The monthly payment example is based on the principal & interest per $100,000 and does not include payments for real estate taxes, insurance premiums, association dues, or other impounds. For Conforming loans, if down payment is less than 20%, mortgage insurance is required, which may increase the monthly payment and APR.

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