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Mahi ‘Ai Business Loan - OHA Loan Programs Establish or expand your small agricultural business; working capital for produce and livestock; available for a broad spectrum of farming methods; including in-ground or above-ground farming, greenhouse, hydroponic, and more.
$2,500 – $100,000 (Loan amounts over $50,000 require non-real estate collateral ) Up to 6 months loan deferment State of Hawai‘i Resident Applicant must be of Native Hawaiian ancestry Credit score 600 or higher Debt-to-income ratio is no more than 45% Business must be registered with DCCA and in good standing ALL members of the business must be of Native Hawaiian ancestry and provide the following documents: Proof of Hawaiian ancestry: verified by current OHA Hawaiian Registry card Proof of Hawaii residency: driver’s license or state ID 2 years most recent federal tax returns with all schedules 2 years most recent W-2(s) if applicant is working as a wage earner 1 month current consecutive pay stubs if applicant is working as a wage earner Existing business (more than 3 years in business): current YTD profit and loss statement & balance sheet Startup business (less than 3 years in business): current business plan to include 3 year profit & loss forecast statement Document breaking down the use of funds for business working capital If applying for more than $50,000: itemized list of assets to use as collateral (each item valued $5,000+ and can include personal items and business assets such as vehicles, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, etc. Unallowable Loan Activities Investing in high-interest accounts Certificates of deposit (CODs) or other investments Relending of the loan amount by the borrower Purchasing land or buildings Purchasing or financing equity in private businesses Applying for a loan is as easy as 1, 2, 3: Create a secure user account Complete the online application The process typically takes 20-25 minutes.
Once you complete the application, a lending associate will contact you within two business days. Once an application has been approved, documents can be signed and funds disbursed usually within five to eight business days. The Loan Portal is compatible with most computers and laptops.
You may experience technical issues when applying with a cell phone or tablet device. For more information or if you require trouble shooting assistance, please contact us at (808) 594-1835, [email protected] , or contact your OHA neighbor island office .
To ensure your loan application is processed in a timely manner, we highly recommend submitting your loan application once you have prepared all required documents and are ready to upload the documents to the online loan application. Please keep in mind that once an application is submitted, you have 30 calendar days to submit ALL required documents.
If your loan application is incomplete after 30 calendar days, your application will be cancelled. If you submit a completed application (all required documents provided) your loan processing wait time will be significantly shorter. MAHALO Click to download a PDF version of this ad.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be Hawaii residents and of Native Hawaiian ancestry. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Mahi 'Ai Business Loan is funded by Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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