First-Time Home Buyer

Let us make buying your first home easier.

From start to finish, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

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Assess your borrowing potential before you apply. Why get prequalified?

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What you get

0.50% discount off Mortgage points.**

No prepayment penalty

Fixed or adjustable interest rate options

Variety of terms available

Homeownership counseling

What you need

Recent pay stubs within 30 days

IRS Form W2 for the last 2 years

State and federal personal income tax returns for the last 2 years

Current bank statements for the most recent 2-month period or quarter

Landlord information or rental agreements

Closing contract if you already found a home

**Mortgage points, or discount points, are fees you can pay to the lender at closing in exchange for a lower interest rate, potentially reducing your monthly mortgage payments. Typically, each point costs 1 percent of your mortgage amount.

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*#1 Residential Lender ranking is for total number of residential loans and total dollars made by a lender in the State of Hawaii in 2021. Information compiled by Title Guaranty derived from Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances tax data recorded information for 2021. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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