Hometown Equity Mortgage in Hawaii vs the state
44.8%Denial rate+23.00 pts vs state
44.8%Decision denial rate+17.52 pts vs state
53.5%Origination rate-1.92 pts vs state
7.50%Median rate+1.35 pts vs state
—Rate spread (pts)
—Median applicant income
31Loans originated
26Denied
Trend in Hawaii
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 20 | 42.1% | 8.56% | #76 |
| 2024 | 41 | 21 | 46.3% | 7.88% | #89 |
| 2025 | 58 | 31 | 44.8% | 7.50% | #82 |
What Hometown Equity Mortgage lends in Hawaii
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Hawaii applicants
Where in Hawaii
Counties with the most Hometown Equity Mortgage applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 30 | 14 | 16 | 53.3% |
| Maui County | 13 | 9 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Kauai County | 10 | 4 | 6 | 60.0% |
| Hawaii County | 5 | 4 | 1 | 20.0% |
Other large lenders in Hawaii
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Hawaii | C | 3,679 | 27.8% | 6.00% |
| First Hawaiian Bank | B | 2,740 | 19.4% | 5.87% |
| American Savings Bank | C | 2,479 | 34.5% | 5.65% |
| Hawaiiusa Federal Credit Union | C | 1,833 | 38.1% | 5.65% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 1,710 | 11.1% | 6.13% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 1,637 | 22.4% | 6.63% |
| Central Pacific Bank | C | 1,519 | 33.6% | 6.13% |
| Hawaii State Federal Credit Union | C | 1,418 | 30.0% | 5.90% |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | D | 985 | 30.2% | 8.10% |
| Freedom Mortgage | B | 924 | 10.8% | 5.75% |
Frequently asked questions
Hawaii: 58 applications in 2025, of which 31 were originated and 26 denied.
44.8% of all applications, or 44.8% of the applications it actually decided on. The Hawaii statewide average across all lenders was 21.8%.
The median rate on loans Hometown Equity Mortgage originated in Hawaii in 2025 was 7.50%, against a statewide median of 6.15%.
About this data. Figures are Hometown Equity Mortgage's own HMDA filing for properties located in Hawaii, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology