Summary of Hawaii's Foreclosure Laws

Topic State Rule Common types of foreclosure process

Deficiency Judgments After Foreclosure in Hawaii

If you lose your home through foreclosure, and the foreclosure sale price is less than the amount you owe on the mortgage, the difference is called the "deficiency." In Hawaii, whether the foreclosing lender can come after you to collect the deficiency depends on whether the foreclosure was conducted

Hawaii HOA Foreclosures

If you live in a house, condo, or townhome that is part of a common interest community in Hawaii, you are most likely responsible for paying dues and assessments to the homeowners’ association (HOA) or condominium association (COA). If you don’t pay, in most cases the HOA or COA can get a lien on

Hawaii Protections Against Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Hawaii law provides some protections so that homeowners facing foreclosure or struggling to make mortgage payments don't get scammed by foreclosure consultants.

Can I Reinstate My Mortgage to Save My Home From Foreclosure in Hawaii?

Even if a lender has already started a foreclosure to take someone's home, some states have a law that allows homeowners to get paid up on the amounts owed, thus stopping the process. This is called “reinstating” the mortgage. After reinstatement, the foreclosure proceedings end. Hawaii does not,

If I lose my home to foreclosure in Hawaii, can I get it back?

Question Help! My house in Hawaii is about to go into foreclosure. I wanted to get a mortgage modification so I hired a company to help me after receiving a mailing from them.