ADU Loans on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiʻi Island ADU rules are set by the county, and we know them. We help you confirm eligibility before you spend on plans, then fund the build in draws.
- No credit minimum
- Same-day quote
- Close in days
- All six islands
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- Leverage
- Up to 70% of combined completed value
- Draws
- Foundation, framing, rough-in, finish
- Rate
- About 12% a year (1% a month), interest only
- Term
- 12 to 18 months
- Exit
- Refinance or sale
- Units
- Detached, attached or conversion
Using a adu loan on Hawaiʻi Island
Every county in Hawaiʻi has loosened accessory dwelling unit rules in recent years, and ADUs are now the most accessible way to add a rental unit without buying another property. Banks struggle to finance them because the value is not there yet. We lend to the completed value.
Hawaiʻi Island is larger than all the other islands combined and its real estate reflects that range. Kona and Waikoloa carry resort and second-home values, Hilo offers older homes with deep renovation upside, and Puna has the lowest-priced buildable lots in the state.
Where this loan works best on Hawaiʻi Island
- Kailua-Kona. Second-home and resort demand, ocean-view renovations.
- Waikoloa and Waimea. Golf-course subdivisions and Waimea ranch homes with strong resale.
- Hilo. Historic homes near the university and hospital, rental-driven flips.
- Puna (Keaʻau, Pāhoa, Hawaiian Paradise Park). Lowest-cost lots in the state, ground-up construction loans.
- Captain Cook and Kealakekua. Coffee-belt properties with ag zoning and ohana potential.
Hawaiʻi Island specifics we underwrite
Hawaiʻi County adopted an ordinance in 2024 allowing additional dwelling units on most residential and agricultural lots subject to wastewater capacity. This has opened a wave of ohana builds in Hilo, Kona and Waimea that we finance in draws.
Hawaiʻi County adopted an ordinance in 2024 allowing additional dwelling units on most residential and agricultural lots subject to wastewater capacity. This has opened a wave of ohana builds in Hilo, Kona and Waimea that we finance in draws.
How we fund in Hawaiʻi Island
Tell us about the property
Island, property type, purchase price, estimated after-repair value and your exit plan. Takes two minutes and needs no personal financial documents.
Same-day quote
We come back with loan amount, rate and structure. No committee, no runaround.
Property evaluation
We inspect the asset and verify title. Local knowledge means this step moves fast.
Fund and close
Sign documents, record the deed of trust, receive funds. Pay interest only until you sell or refinance.
Hawaiʻi Island adu loans questions
Straight answers. If yours is not here, call 808-523-2000 and talk to a decision maker.
What are the ADU rules on Oʻahu?
Honolulu allows ADUs up to 800 square feet on qualifying residential lots with adequate parking and infrastructure. Recent ordinances expanded eligibility.
Can I get an ADU loan on the Big Island?
Yes. Hawaiʻi County adopted a 2024 ordinance allowing additional dwelling units on most residential and ag lots subject to wastewater capacity.
How is the loan repaid?
Typically by refinancing the property once the ADU is complete and rented, or by selling.
Do you lend in lava zones on the Big Island?
We lend in zones 3 and above without restriction. For zones 1 and 2 we look closely at your exit, because end buyers often cannot get conventional financing there.
Can I get a construction loan for a lot in Puna?
Yes. Ground-up construction loans in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Keaʻau and surrounding subdivisions are common for us. We release funds in draws tied to inspections.
Same-day quote for Hawaiʻi Island
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