— HAWAII STATE
Hawaii Mortgage &
Home Loan Solutions
Hawaii Mortgage &
Home Loan Solutions
Mortgage financing across Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island – structured for Hawaii’s unique real estate market.
— ABOUT HAWAII HOME LOANS
Hawaii’s Mortgage
Lending Specialists
Pacific Home Loans was founded and is headquartered in Hawaii – our team understands Hawaii’s real estate market from the inside, including the condo complexities, resort designations, leasehold versus fee simple distinctions, agricultural land classifications, and high-value transaction structures that mainland lenders frequently are not equipped to navigate.
Hawaii’s 2026 conforming loan limit is $1,249,125 statewide, one of the highest in the country, reflecting the elevated baseline property values that make jumbo, portfolio, and PrimeResort™ financing among the most commonly applied programs across the islands.
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— EXPLORE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS BY COUNTY
Mortgage Loans Across
the Hawaiian Islands
Maui is Hawaii’s premier luxury and resort real estate destination, with a market defined by oceanfront estates in Wailea and Makena, resort-branded condominiums along the Kaanapali and Kapalua coasts, and the world’s most sought-after vacation property market. Maui County also encompasses Molokai and Lanai – Lanai in particular, with its two Four Seasons resorts and private island character, represents one of the most exclusive resort real estate environments in the Pacific.
The Big Island’s diverse landscape – from the Kohala Coast’s luxury resort corridor anchored by the Four Seasons Hualalai and Fairmont Orchid to the agricultural estates of the Hamakua Coast and the active volcanic terrain of Puna – creates one of the most varied real estate financing landscapes in the state. PrimeResort™, jumbo, agricultural land, and portfolio programs are among the most commonly applied solutions across Hawaii County’s distinct market segments.
Kauai is Hawaii’s most exclusive and consistently high-value island real estate market, defined by limited developable land, extraordinary natural beauty, and a buyer profile drawn almost entirely by luxury lifestyle, resort access, and the island’s character as the least commercially developed of Hawaii’s major islands. Princeville and Hanalei on the North Shore, Poipu on the South Shore, and the estates of Lawai and Kalaheo attract second home buyers, ultra-high-net-worth purchasers, and international buyers for whom Kauai represents a singular real estate opportunity.
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— PROPERTY TYPES
Buying Property
in Hawaii
Hawaii real estate includes a wide mix of property types that may impact financing options and underwriting requirements.
Single-family homes
- Condominiums & high-rise units
- Resort-designated properties
- Rural & agricultural land
- Renovation scenarios
- Construction financing
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— SPECIALIZED FINANCING
Hawaii Condo &
Resort Financing
Condominium financing in Hawaii often involves project-level review. Our team is experienced in navigating complex project requirements that other lenders may not accommodate.
- HOA budgets & reserve analysis
- Insurance coverage review
- Owner-occupancy ratios
- Litigation exposure assessment
- Project warrantability determination
PrimeResort™
Some condominiums – particularly resort-designated or non-warrantable projects – require specialized underwriting that conventional lenders cannot provide.
— HAWAII FINANCING
Hawaii-Specific
Financing Considerations
Leasehold vs. Fee Simple Property
Hawaii has a higher proportion of leasehold property than any other state – a land ownership structure where the buyer owns the improvements but leases the underlying land, typically from a trust or estate. Leasehold properties carry distinct financing requirements, including lender review of remaining lease term, lease renegotiation risk, and ground rent structure. Conventional financing for leasehold properties requires a minimum remaining lease term, and many lenders decline leasehold transactions entirely. Pacific Home Loans has experience financing eligible leasehold properties across the islands.
Agricultural Land & CPR Properties
Hawaii’s significant agricultural land inventory – particularly on Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island – and the state’s Condominium Property Regime (CPR) ownership structure for rural parcels present unique underwriting considerations. Our team is experienced with agricultural zoning classifications, CPR parcel financing, and the documentation requirements specific to Hawaii’s rural and agricultural property market.
Foreign National & Japanese Buyer Financing
Hawaii has one of the highest concentrations of foreign national real estate buyers in the United States, with particularly strong demand from Japan and other Asia-Pacific countries. Foreign national loan programs, asset-based qualification, and international buyer structuring are regularly applied across Maui’s luxury resort market, Oahu’s Honolulu high-rise inventory, and Kauai’s North Shore estate market.
— PROGRAM OPTIONS
Hawaii Home Loans
Program Options
We offer a full range of Hawaii mortgage solutions — from government-backed programs to in-house portfolio financing for complex scenarios.
Conventional
Standard loans for primary residences, second homes, and investment properties meeting Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac guidelines.
FHA Loans
Low down payment financing for eligible primary residence purchases and refinances with flexible qualification standards.
VA Loans
Zero down payment financing for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses purchasing in Hawaii.
Jumbo Loans
High-balance financing for Hawaii’s elevated property values, including luxury homes and high-rise condominiums.
Non-QM / Alt-Doc
Alternative documentation programs for self-employed borrowers, investors, and complex-income scenarios.
Portfolio Loans
In-house funded portfolio lending for high-value transactions, unique financial profiles, and strategic financing needs.
— REFINANCING
Hawaii Mortgage
Refinance Options
If you are refinancing a home in Hawaii, we offer a full range of refinance solutions tailored to your property type, loan balance, and financial goals.
- Rate-and-term refinance
Cash-out refinance
VA Streamline (IRRRL)
FHA Streamline
- Portfolio refinance for high-balance properties
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Our team will review your current loan, property type, and goals to identify the best refinance path available in Hawaii’s market.
— WHY PACIFIC HOME LOANS
Hawaii Home Loans
Why Pacific Home Loans
Our team understands Hawaii’s property market from the inside – the condo complexities, the resort designations, the high-value transactions, and the borrower scenarios that require specialized solutions.
Condo Financing Expertise
Hawaii-focused condominium financing with a clear project review process for complex & non-warrantable properties.
In-House Portfolio Capital
Funded portfolio lending capability for high-value and complex transactions that require flexible structuring.
Flexible Borrower Solutions
Self-employed, investor, and complex-income borrowers served through Non-QM and portfolio programs.
Licensed Across 10 States
Hawaii-headquartered with multi-state licensing – serving borrowers wherever their investment journey takes them.
Dedicated Loan Team
Every borrower is supported by a dedicated team from application through closing – not passed between departments.
Streamlined Process
Pre-qualify quickly, upload documents securely online, and e-sign mortgage disclosures from anywhere.
— COMMON QUESTIONS
Hawaii Mortgage
FAQ
Have a question not answered here? Our team is available to walk through your specific scenario.
The 2026 conforming loan limit in Hawaii is $1,249,125 for a single-family property – applicable statewide across all four counties. This is one of the highest county-level conforming limits in the country, reflecting Hawaii’s elevated baseline property values. Properties with loan amounts above this threshold require jumbo or portfolio financing. Despite the elevated limit, a meaningful share of transactions across Maui’s luxury resort market, Oahu’s premium neighborhoods, Kauai’s North Shore, and the Kohala Coast on the Big Island involve purchase prices that exceed this limit – making jumbo and portfolio programs among the most commonly applied financing solutions in Hawaii’s premium real estate segments.
Down payment requirements vary by loan program, occupancy type, and property classification. Our team provides a program match and loan strategy review before you submit an offer.
Yes, for eligible properties and projects. Resort condominium financing in Hawaii involves an additional layer of project-level review that standard condominium financing does not require. Properties affiliated with Four Seasons, Fairmont, Marriott, Westin, Hilton, and other hospitality brands – common across Maui’s Wailea and Kapalua resorts, the Kohala Coast on the Big Island, Kauai’s Princeville and Poipu communities, and Oahu’s Ko Olina resort corridor – may involve hotel-hybrid or condotel ownership structures, rental pool participation agreements, investor ownership concentration above agency limits, or mixed-use zoning classifications that disqualify standard conventional or jumbo financing.
PrimeResort™ – Pacific Home Loans’ dedicated resort and non-warrantable condominium financing program – is specifically structured for these scenarios. Our team conducts project-level reviews to determine the most appropriate financing structure for your specific resort property, whether it qualifies for conventional, jumbo, or PrimeResort™ financing.
In eligible cases, non-warrantable condo financing may be available through specialized programs. Visit our PrimeResort™ page for more information on resort condominium financing options.
For eligible properties, rental income may be considered under certain programs, subject to underwriting and zoning compliance. Our team will review your specific scenario during the consultation.
Fee simple and leasehold are the two primary forms of property ownership in Hawaii, and understanding the distinction is essential for buyers financing real estate across the islands.
Fee simple ownership means the buyer owns both the improvements – the home, condominium, or structure – and the underlying land outright. Fee simple is the standard form of ownership in most of the United States and carries no ongoing land payment obligations beyond property taxes. Most mortgage financing programs are available for fee simple properties without restriction.
Leasehold ownership means the buyer owns the improvements but leases the underlying land from a landowner – typically a trust, estate, or institutional landowner -under a long-term ground lease. The leaseholder pays ground rent to the landowner and is subject to the terms of the lease, including renewal provisions and potential rent renegotiation at defined intervals. When a leasehold expires and is not renewed, ownership of the improvements can revert to the landowner – making remaining lease term a critical consideration for both buyers and lenders.
Hawaii has a significantly higher proportion of leasehold property than any other state, a legacy of the historical land ownership patterns established by Hawaii’s major land trusts and estates. Leasehold properties are found across all islands but are particularly common in certain Honolulu high-rise communities and in some Maui resort developments. Leasehold properties typically sell at a discount to comparable fee simple properties – reflecting the lease obligations and financing limitations – though the magnitude of that discount varies with remaining lease term, ground rent levels, and current market conditions. Buyers considering a leasehold property should discuss the specific lease terms with their lender early in the process, as financing availability and program options depend heavily on the individual lease structure.
— CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients
Are Saying
Steven and his team were exceptional in their communication and service from when I first inquired about a loan to the day I recorded. They walked me through what to expect each step of the way. I know how busy they are, but they truly made me feel like I was the only client they were servicing. I am a real estate agent and this loan was for my personal purchase. I am happy to say that I could not have asked for my loan process to go any better, it was truly exceptional. I highly recommend Steven and his team at Pacific Home Loans, they are no ka oi, as we say it here in Hawaii! Thank you Steven and all on your team, you each made my home purchase experience wonderful! Mahalo nui!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Ryan on a home purchase involving a 1031 exchange. It was our first exchange purchase, which involved a lot of additional details on how we could use different funds while maintaining a tax-advantaged state, we were also out of state, and managing the purchase through a period where Fed rate hikes were coming. Ryan and his team were absolute experts, there wasn’t a single question they didn’t know how to answer, they partnered with our agent and exchange team wonderfully, and set us up to actually close almost a week early with zero hitches. I’d highly recommend him and would work with him again in a heartbeat!
Ryan was very professional and prompt. He was knowledgeable about the process and we would recommend him to anyone on Maui! Home buying can be a stressful process and he ensured that it ran as smoothly as possible.
Ginni Madsen and her team were instrumental in helping me obtain financing for our family home. We had gone through a short sale and needed to find a lender who would work with us. Ginni was able to find a lender She was available by phone at almost all times we called and was patient enough to help us through everything! I would recommend Ginni to anyone!!
Steven and his team have helped several of our clients and friends with loans in the past. We have always enjoyed working with them and chose to have them take care of our personal home loan as well. Steven is very creative in choosing specific loan programs and helping find the best solution for the type of loan that will work for you. Two years later we chose to use them again to re-finance. Steven was able to get us a great rate. He is very thorough and has a team that follows up to answer any questions that you may have and walk you thru the process. We highly recommend Steven and his team.
Thanks to the entire staff of Pacific Home Loans, our refi was a success! Especially when it’s not so easy to get any type of loan being self employed.
Ginni was AMAZING!!! We couldn’t be more happy with our home buying experience! She went above and beyond!!! Best mortgage lender experience we’ve ever had!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
The Property is unique and required a true specialist and Steven and his team we’re just the ticket. As a first time home buyer, I had many questions and concerns. They were helpful all along the way. My family was very excited when we finally got to move in to our new home. Thank you Pacific Home loans.
I have used Pacific Home Loans for several mortgages and they never fail. Rates quoted are accurate and the staff are right on top of it. I would recommend Pacific Home Loans to anyone looking to buy real estate or refinance. They will not let you down.
Ginni, I just wanted to thank you for all the help you provided to get my refinancing done. I was very pleased with your knowledge of the unique aspects of the Maui property and mortgage market. And also, throughout the process, you understood my goals and achieved them, with a competitive package and excellent, personalized customer service. It was great working with you.
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