First-time homebuyers,
This is HOMESM
The best mortgage for Hawaii's first-time homebuyers.
American Savings Bank is a Leader in Affordable Housing
We’re committed to making housing more affordable and empowering kamaaina to achieve their dream of homeownership.
This is HOMESM: What is it?
While many programs assist those earning less than 80% AMI, This is HOMESM1 was created as an affordable financing solution to help a wider range of buyers who earn between 80% - 140% Area Median Income (AMI) buy a home in Hawaii.
This is HOME Features
Down payment as low as 3%
Lower mortgage insurance requirement
Discounted interest rate that'll save you hundreds of dollars each month
Reduced closing costs with no added fees or pricing adjustments
Eligible borrowers' annual qualifying income can be up to $215,6002 for a family of four
To help you qualify for the This is HOMESM program, ASB collaborated with Hawaii HomeOwnership Center and Hawaiian Community Assets to offer free financial education courses (up to a $60 value).
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This is HOME is an affordable financing solution for first-time homebuyers looking to own a home in Hawaii, so you can stay in Hawaii.
American Savings Bank is Hawaii's #1 local mortgage lender and is committed to doing its part to keep Hawaii home. Together, we can build a better Hawaii, one family at a time.
3Source: Office of Hawaiian Affairs: New census data confirms more Native Hawaiians reside on the continent than in Hawaii
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Edina Galla
Island: Oahu & Hawaii Island
NMLS: #374225
Phone: (808) 593-4863
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Alan Magno
Island: Oahu
NMLS: #477326
Phone: (808) 593-4821
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Reyn Sugai
Island: Oahu
NMLS #1636384
Phone: (808) 593-4864
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- “This is HOMESM” is a residential mortgage program for owner occupied, single-family homes and condos - Hawaii properties only. Not applicable for brokered out or Veterans Affairs Loans. Offer valid for a complete loan application submitted by 12/31/2026 and closed/funded by 2/28/2027, subject to change without notice. Subject to loan approval. Certain terms, conditions and restrictions apply. Offer requires enrollment in automatic monthly payments from a new or existing ASB personal checking account prior to loan closing. Otherwise, ASB will be required to re-disclose the non-promotional rate and fees, which may result in delayed closing. See ASB Personal Deposit Account Terms and Conditions for additional information. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotional discounts, long-term rate lock specials, or new project financing rates unless otherwise noted. For the purpose of this promotion, a first-time home buyer is purchasing the property as a principal residence and has had no ownership interest in a residential property during the three-year period preceding the date of the purchase. An individual who is a displaced homemaker or single parent is considered a first-time home buyer if he or she had no ownership interest in a principal residence (other than a joint ownership interest with a spouse) during the preceding three-year time period.
- Applicant income limited to 140% Area Median Income (up to $215,600 for 4-person household as of 6/30/2026) (source: Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/files/2026/06/2026-HHFDC-Honolulu-County-Income-Limits_Sales-Price-Guidelines-1.pdf).