Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 37, Number 5, 1 May 2020 — Loan Payment Deferrals and Rent Relief [ARTICLE]

Loan Payment Deferrals and Rent Relief

Given the current eeonomie situation and the large number of people whose monthly cash llow has been cut or reduced due to lockdowns and closures of non-essential businesses, OHA understands that making loan payments may be extremely difficult or even impossible. Therefore, borrowers who have a current loan (personal or business) with OHA may qualify for loan payment deferrals. For more information go to: https://loans.oha.org/ Moreover, tenants/lessees of OHA commercial properties at Nā Lama Kukui and Kaka'ako Makai may also seek rent relief. OHA is working with hnaneial institutions and property managers, to ensure policy, procedures and processes are aligned in these business decisions and are consistent with other commercial property owners and the industry. In addition to these community-based efforts, OHA's Research Department recently completed a report on the needs of Native Hawaiians during the pandemic. To view the report "Analysis of the Potential Needs of Native Hawaiians During the COVID-19 Crisis" go to: oha.org/covidl9 and scroll down to the bar that says "Read Issue Brief: Covid-19 and the Native Hawaiian Community." Through the duration of the pandemic, OHA staff will continue to monitor and analyze federal and state legislation relating to COVID19 relief and aid, to identify ways for our beneficiaries to access these resources. Finally, OHA has updated its website with a page devoted to providing current information and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including an island-by-island resource listing and links to resources available through other Hawaiian and community agencies. Check out OHA's COVID-19 resource webpage at: www. oha.org/covidl9