Mortgage Options

For a free analysis and recommendation of the best mortgage loan program for you, please call us at 643-HOME (4663).

Click on the options below to learn more about each of our mortgage solutions.  You can also use our Online Comparison Tool to compare options side by side.

Fixed Rate Mortgage
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
Balloon Mortgage
First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage
FHA/VA
Rural Housing Service Loan (RHS)
Construction / Home Improvement Loans
Land Loans
Jumbo Loans

Fixed Rate Mortgage
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Rates:	Interest rate is constant over the life of the loan
Features:	Variety of terms available Requires small down payment Flexible qualifying guidelines
Benefits:	Stable monthly payments Protection against rising interest rates Fully amortized over the life of the loan
Best Suited For:	Borrowers seeking a set interest rate Borrowers who want the certainty of knowing their payment amount Borrowers on a fixed monthly income

Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
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Rates:	Interest rates and monthly payments can adjust periodically over the life of the loan
Features:	Variety of terms available Annual and lifetime interest rate caps
Benefits:	Conversion to a fixed rate option available Initial interest rate may be lower than fixed rate products
Best Suited For:	Borrowers who expect to move within 5-7 years Borrowers who anticipate rising incomes Borrowers who can manage payment changes Borrowers expecting large cash settlements in the future

Balloon Mortgage
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Rates:	Interest rate is fixed for a set term
Features:	Monthly payments amortized over a longer period than the loan term Balance is due on balloon date Outstanding balance may be refinanced for qualified borrowers on balloon date
Benefits:	Lower interest rate than fixed-rate mortgage Borrower may qualify for higher loan amount Stable monthly payments for term of loan Rate re-set feature available after 7-years
Best Suited For:	Borrowers who expect to move or refinance within 7 years Borrowers who want to take advantage of lower short-term rates and can tolerate some uncertainty about future loan terms Owner occupants and second homeowners

First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage
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Rates:	Fixed or adjustable interest rates
Features:	Variety of terms available Small down payment Flexible qualifying guidelines Fully amortizing Reduced loan fees
Benefits:	Payments go towards equity rather than rent Minimum down payment enhances buying power Flexible guidelines may qualify borrower for larger loan amount Reduced closing costs make buying easier
Best Suited For:	First-times home buyers Borrowers with limited personal funds for down payments and closing costs Borrowers on modest incomes

FHA/VA
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Rates:	Fixed or adjustable interest rates
Features:	Requires small down payment Flexible qualifying guidelines
Benefits:	Low down payment Certain closing costs may be financed Less cash on hand required to qualify
Best Suited For:	First-time home buyers Borrowers on modest incomes Eligible veterans

Rural Housing Service Loan (RHS)
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Rates:	Fixed long term rates
Features:	Small down payment Guaranteed loan to assist eligible households in rural areas
Benefits:	No reserves required May be able to finance all closing costs
Best Suited For:	Limited to owner occupants For borrowers located in rural areas

Construction / Home Improvement Loans
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Rates:	Fixed or adjustable interest rates
Features:	Interest only payments during the construction period Permanent financing means applying only once Competitive pricing
Benefits:	Buy your land and build, all with one permanent financing plan Interest only payments provide some relief on the budget during the construction period Flexible pricing to meet your construction contract terms Buy a home and renovate with one loan
Best Suited For:	Those planning to buy land and build within a year Large dollar home improvement projects Those who want to buy a "fixer-upper"

Land Loans
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Rates:	Fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgages available Interest only
Features:	Competitive pricing Low monthly payments
Benefits:	Buy the land now, build later Receive a discount on fees when applying for a construction loan at First Hawaiian Bank
Best Suited For:	Those seeking to invest in land, but not ready to build just yet

Jumbo Loans
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Rates:	Fixed or adjustable interest rates
Features:	Competitive pricing Available from $625,500 up to $1,000,000+
Benefits:	Equity cash-out permitted
Best Suited For:	Borrowers with good credit Borrowers with modest income Owner occupants, second homeowners or investors