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Loan	Rate	APR
30 Year Fixed Rate	3.88%	3.38%
15 Year Fixed Rate	4.06%	3.61%
5/1 Adjustable Rate	2.75%	3.37%
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Hawaii was the last state to be accepted into the Union as one of the fifty American states. Prior to statehood in 1959, it had been a territory of the US since 1898. Found in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, with Honolulu as its capital, Hawaii is actually a group of islands, formed when several volcanoes protruded out of the water. Because of its geographical position, it is home to various tropical and unique flowers, birds, wildlife, and other plantation. Oahu is the central island and the hub of Hawaii with most of the land being owned by the state government. Despite the fact that the federal government has no control over this land, the islands are hugely influenced by American mainlanders. The largest cities are Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waipahu, Pearl City, Waimalu, Mililani, Kahului and Kihei.

One would expect housing to be quite expensive in Hawaii due to its popularity. In fact, the conforming limits are $625,500 in Hilo and $721,050 for Honolulu. The rest of the regions fall somewhere in between. Troubled times were apparent, however, as early as 2008 when Aloha Airlines, in business for over sixty years, announced that it would cease operations, and closed leaving travelers stranded. And the market continued to crumble as jobs were lost in the tourism industry. Today, recent reports indicate that Hawaii sits in the top ten positions of states with the highest foreclosures. As foreclosed homes are being sold off in great numbers at reduced prices, there was never a time so important for home owners to seek Hawaii mortgage refinance.

Unfortunately, along with poor economic conditions come the opportunities of greed. Banks, lawyers, trustees, and other individuals and companies involved in lending monies for mortgages have all been recently investigated by various state attorney general offices for foreclosing on properties with inaccurate, incorrect, and sometimes falsified documents. As a result, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, in particular, have placed moratoriums on all foreclosures in twenty-three states, including Hawaii, to determine whether the foreclosures are justified. Further, several attorney general offices have passed a law to require lenders to assist in cases where borrowers have requested loan modifications. Indeed, it is truly vital that home owners ask questions about Hawaii mortgage refinance.

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is one place that home owners can call to talk about their delinquent mortgages or foreclosures. The non-profit organization informs residents about HUD programs and how to avoid predatory relief scams in times of need. Before signing for any Hawaii mortgage refinance outside government sponsored programs, it would be beneficial to speak with any of the several charities who are there to help. Of course, the attorney general's office publishes relevant and timely information as well. Anytime home owners want current information or wish to ask about a particular company's offer, they should contact the AG's office for direction.

Of course, tourists are still buying into the Hawaiian lifestyle, and this group of magnificent islands will continue to attract travelers for some time to come.

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