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We've been in the business a while, so we know all about the mortgage process, especially for buying a new home on the Hawaiian islands. Here's a bit of the sage knowledge that we've picked up as a result.
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Oct 19, 2022

Home improvement during the winter months.

Oct 03, 2022

6 reasons why winter is a great time to buy a home

Oct 03, 2022

Hidden Treasure in Your Home? Yes!

Sep 12, 2022

Get your money when it matters

Aug 06, 2022

6 reasons why downsizing rocks

Aug 03, 2022

Why speed matters when it comes to mortgages.

Jul 29, 2022

What is the best way to save for a house?

Jul 18, 2022

5 tips for a lower monthly mortgage payment

Jul 13, 2022

Say ’ae to the home loan that’s right for you

Jul 11, 2022

Buyer's market vs. sellers market — what's the difference?

Jul 11, 2022

What to know when buying new home construction.

Jul 07, 2022

The 6 major steps in mortgage loan processing.

Jun 30, 2022

Compass Home Loans, LLC Appoints New President and Operations Manager to Bolster Growth

Jun 25, 2022

Is a buydown a smart move for homebuyers on Oahu?

Jun 14, 2022

Raise your hand if you want to learn about ARMs.

Jun 10, 2022

9 VA loan myths busted.

May 31, 2022

The “why” behind mortgage rates.

May 25, 2022

Why summer is the best time to make a move.

May 23, 2022

Your home: Keeping it all in the family.

May 05, 2022

When an assumable mortgage makes sense.

May 01, 2022

Top 5 reasons it’s hard to buy a home on Oahu.

Apr 20, 2022

Why a fixer-upper could be the right move.

Apr 18, 2022

8 tips to win a bidding war.

Mar 16, 2022

My home would be perfect if only…

Mar 05, 2022

Everybody wins with a leaseback

Feb 09, 2022

Delaying a home purchase could cost you

Feb 07, 2022

What Oahu homebuyers need to know about rate locks.

Jan 31, 2022

Increased FHFA and FHA loan limits keep pace with home prices

Dec 25, 2021

Navigating the waters of a rapidly moving housing market

Dec 22, 2021

Ride the wave of the renovation revolution

Oct 01, 2021

Boo! Buying a Home Doesn't Have to Be Scary

Aug 31, 2021

Exurbs vs Suburbs

Aug 31, 2021

I’m Pre-approved. What’s next?

Aug 31, 2021

Tips to a beautiful yard without wasting water

Aug 31, 2021

How to refinance your mortgage in Hawaii

Aug 31, 2021

How to document your income for a mortgage

Aug 31, 2021

Buying a vacation rental in Hawaii

Aug 09, 2021

Property Taxes in Hawaii: The Basics

Aug 07, 2021

Mortgage Insurance: An Alternative to 20% Down

Aug 07, 2021

Trading a Mainland Home for the Aloha Lifestyle?

Jul 29, 2021

I Inherited the Family Home. What Now?

Jul 15, 2021

Wake Up and Smell the Equity

Jul 04, 2021

Properties You Can Purchase In Hawaii With A VA Home Loan

Jun 21, 2021

Getting A Home Loan In Hawaii: 3 Common Mortgage Myths Debunked

Apr 13, 2021

Finding Your Dream Home Without Living a Nightmare

Mar 28, 2021

Things You Can Do to Lower Your Utility Bills

Feb 12, 2021

Bringing Living Coral to Life in Your Home

Sep 25, 2020

Still Paying Off Student Loans? Compass Has Financing Options To Buy Your First Home

Aug 20, 2020

10 Steps: Home Refinancing in Hawaii

Aug 06, 2020

Buy Your Hawaii Dream Home With A Jumbo Loan

Feb 19, 2020

Wood. It Isn't Just for Floors and Doors.

Nov 28, 2018

Compass Hawaii Is A Lead Lender For The Central Ala Moana

Sep 11, 2018

The Ins and Outs of Open Houses

Jun 20, 2018

Home Buying Habits of Millennials

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