Mortage Program Aims to Overcome Home-Buying Obstacles for Hawaiʻi Residents

(Hawaii Public Radio) – By Ku’uwehi Hiraishi. Affordable housing is one of the biggest issues confronting Hawai’i residents. The state’s high cost of living, relatively low wages, and lack of affordable housing make it hard to become a homeowner. So a new mortgage program that made its debut in Hawai’i late last week is attracting a lot of interest. HPR’s Ku’uwehi Hiraishi reports.