Leasehold Property Loans on Oʻahu
Leasehold inventory on Oʻahu has its own patterns and lessors. We know which projects are converting to fee simple and how Oʻahu buyers price remaining lease term.
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- Leverage
- Typically 50% of leasehold value
- Lease term
- Must comfortably exceed loan term
- Rate
- About 12% a year (1% a month), interest only
- Term
- 6 to 18 months
- Types
- Condos, homes, small multi-units
- Fee conversion
- We can fund the fee purchase
Using a leasehold property loan on Oʻahu
Leasehold is a Hawaiʻi fact of life. Thousands of condos and homes sit on land owned by trusts, estates and corporations, and most banks either refuse them or price them punitively. We have lent on leasehold for over twenty years.
Oʻahu is where we started and where most of our loans still close. Roughly two thirds of Hawaiʻi residents live here, the resale market turns over faster than any other island, and there is always a buyer for a well-finished home in Kailua, Mililani or Hawaiʻi Kai.
Where this loan works best on Oʻahu
- Kailua. Premium windward beach town. Older post-and-pier homes with strong ARV upside.
- Kāneʻohe. Large lots, older plantation-era homes, ADU-friendly zoning.
- Kapolei and ʻEwa Beach. Newer master-planned inventory, fast turnover, light cosmetic flips.
- Mililani. Consistent family demand and predictable comps.
- Pearl City and ʻAiea. Mid-century homes near the rail line with heavy renovation demand.
Oʻahu specifics we underwrite
Oʻahu carries the largest leasehold inventory in Hawaiʻi, especially in Waikīkī, Makiki and Salt Lake condos and in older Kāhala and Hawaiʻi Kai tracts. We lend on leasehold when the remaining lease term comfortably outlasts the loan and the lease rent schedule is known.
Oʻahu carries the largest leasehold inventory in Hawaiʻi, especially in Waikīkī, Makiki and Salt Lake condos and in older Kāhala and Hawaiʻi Kai tracts. We lend on leasehold when the remaining lease term comfortably outlasts the loan and the lease rent schedule is known.
How we fund in Oʻahu
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.
Oʻahu leasehold property loans questions
Straight answers. If yours is not here, call 808-523-2000 and talk to a decision maker.
What lease term do you require?
The remaining term must comfortably exceed the loan term. We prefer 15 or more years remaining but evaluate shorter leases with a strong exit.
Can you finance a fee conversion?
Yes. We fund the purchase of the fee interest, and the resulting fee simple property is easier to sell or refinance.
How fast can you close a hard money loan on Oʻahu?
For a straightforward purchase with clear title we typically close within 15 business days of retainer, and often faster. Our office is in Honolulu, so property visits, document signing and recording all happen locally.
Do you lend on Oʻahu leasehold condos?
Yes. We evaluate remaining lease term, lease rent renegotiation dates and the fee conversion status. Many Waikīkī and Makiki leaseholds are financeable when the numbers work.
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