Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 27, Number 12, 1 December 2010 — Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

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ĪHE 0FFICE 0F HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS MĀLAMA LOAN PR0GRAM The OHA Mālama Loan Fund offers increased access to capital for eligible individuals of Native Hawaiian ancestry and Native Hawaiian-owned businesses. Since its launeh in 2007, the loan fund has released over $13.5 million to support native enterprises and individuals. Throughout 2011, OHAand its community partners will be in communities discussing how the loan fund ean support personal and business opportunities. To schedule a meetingwithyourcommunity, eall technical assistance provider Pacific Gateway Center at 808-851-7010.

QUICK FACTS: • Loan purposes include: Business, Home-lmprovement, Education • Loan product isfixed 5% • Amortized over 5 years • Maximum of $75,000 WHERETŪAPPLY: • First Hawaiian Bank branch • Available online: https://www.fhb.com/ loans-bus-oha.htm

WHAT Y0U NEEŪ TŪAPPLY: • ID demonstrating Hawai'i residency • Proof of Native Hawaiian ancestry • Completed application • 2 years of personal/business taxes if requesting $10,000 ormore • Hawaii fee-simple real estate if requesting $25,000 ormore

For assistance with crerlit, business planning, or loan application, eall the OHA Mālama Loan Program at 808-594-1 924.

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