Financial Institutions

Team DFI is closely monitoring the emergency situation involving novel coronavirus or COVID-19, and understands the financial challenges and uncertainty individuals are facing during this difficult time.  The DFI offices are open and available to assist you.

Please continue to call Team DFI at 808.586.2820 or at [email protected] or mortgage issues/concerns at [email protected].

TERMINATION OF INTERIM REGULATORY GUIDANCE DATED OCTOBER 2, 2020 REGARDING OFFICES/BRANCHES INTHE STATE OF HAWAII 

The Interim Guidance dated October 2, 2020 allowing licensees to temporarily close offices while the State of Hawaii was under the COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation issued by Governor David Ige will be terminated on May 9, 2022.

Termination of Interim Guidance

CFPB MORTGAGE RELIEF OPTIONS

If you’re among those financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, you might be concerned about how to pay your mortgage or rent. Federal and state governments have announced plans to help struggling homeowners during this time. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) provides information on what to do now, and what your options are for mortgage and rental relief.

Please read more at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/guide-coronavirus-mortgage-relief-options/.

CONFERENCE OF STATE BANK COMMISSIONERS

For general information about regulatory and consumer programs: https://www.csbs.org/information-covid-19-coronavirus

A range of resources and guidance regarding financial matters such as mortgage forbearance, student loans, and financial scam awareness is available at https://www.csbs.org/covid-19-consumer-resources.

Overview of mortgage loan types and national-level moratoria on foreclosures and evictions is available at https://www.csbs.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/FederalMoratoriumConsumerForeclosuresFactSheet(updated4-3-2020).pdf.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Resources and guidance available for small businesses and consumers, including information on Payment Protection Plan program and other financial assistance offered by SBA is available at https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options

SBA loan information in other languages: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-recovery-information-other-languages