Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 1, 1 January 2011 — Page 15 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

THE OFFICE 0F HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS CONSUMER MICRO LOAN PR0GRAM The OHA CMLP is designed to provide low cost loans to Native Hawaiians who are experiencingtemporaryfinancial hardship as a resultof unforeseen events, or who need s m a 1 1 amou nts offundingtoenhance their careers. Loans are available upto $7,500 at a flat interest rate of 5.0% with a maximum reoavment term of 5 vears or 60 months.

Examples of Allowahle and Unallowahle Loan Purposes Allowahle Loan Purposes: - Death in thefamily - Emergency health situation - Unexpected home repairs - Unexpected auto repairs - Career development courses -Apprenticeship programs - CDL license Unallowahle Loan Purposes: - Debt consolidation - Refinancing -Vacation - Investment - Re-lending by borrower - Home remodeling/lmprovement

To be eligible for a Consumer Micro Loan, you must meet the following criteria: • Applicant must be of native Hawaiian Ancestry • Applicant must be at least 18 yrs of age and a resident of the State of Hawai'i • Applicant's credit history should be satisfactory • Applicant must have the ability to repay the loan • Loans must be for the primary applicants benefit • Loans are available to individuals, only (partnerships, corporations, sole proprietorships, etc., are excluded)

For more information or a downloadable I A application, please visit www.oha.org/ lr\. emlp or eall, (808) 594-1916 Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai'i I or email quentinf@oha.org. oha.org I 711 Kapi'olani Blvd. Suite 500 • Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 • 808.594.1835

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