First Hawaiian Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Honolulu, HI

LEI: WWJYKHS2UNKSDW8XLB53

Tax ID: 99-0034327

1 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 35 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Hawaiian Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. First Hawaiian Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Urban Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, and Kapaa among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Hawaiian Bank has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Hawaiian Bank is typically a high fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.78% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.05% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.98% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.03% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.26% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.69% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.76% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.76% 4/5/25
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Originations

1,256

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$546,170,000

Relative Rate

First Hawaiian Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.93%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.38%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Hawaiian Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $13,998.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
URBAN HONOLULU, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 826 $339,490,000 $411,005 $13,175 6.88%
Hilo, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 188 $107,760,000 $573,191 $12,248 6.95%
KAHULUI-WAILUKU-LAHAINA, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 145 $59,145,000 $407,897 $16,425 7.04%
Kapaa, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 97 $39,775,000 $410,052 $18,123 7.10%
First Hawaiian Bank's top markets include Urban Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, and Kapaa among others.

Their top states include:
  • Hawaii (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 858 $229,210,000 $267,145 n/a 7.04%
    Conventional 395 $315,445,000 $798,595 $13,654 6.67%
    VA 3 $1,515,000 $505,000 $13,449 6.29%

    For 2024, First Hawaiian Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 858 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 395 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 396 $120,810,000 $305,076 $14,219 6.95%
    Home Purchase 340 $289,740,000 $852,176 $13,455 6.67%
    Other 284 $73,040,000 $257,183 $13,720 7.10%
    Home Improvement 209 $43,685,000 $209,019 $7,076 7.11%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $18,895,000 $699,815 $17,055 6.43%

    For 2024, First Hawaiian Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 396 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 340 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,215 $451,045,000 $371,230 $13,998 6.93%
    15 Year 15 $6,225,000 $415,000 $11,539 5.94%
    10 Year 12 $15,100,000 $1,258,333 $827 6.39%
    Other 10 $60,130,000 $6,013,000 $870 7.29%
    1 Year 3 $2,665,000 $888,333 $11,757 9.83%
    3 Year 1 $11,005,000 $11,005,000 $0 6.20%

    For 2024, First Hawaiian Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,215 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 15 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 289 $208,845,000 $722,647
    $4k-5k 38 $15,080,000 $396,842
    $3k-4k 30 $9,350,000 $311,667
    $<1k 10 $2,360,000 $236,000
    $2k-3k 9 $2,595,000 $288,333
    $1k-2k 6 $3,920,000 $653,333

    First Hawaiian Bank's average total fees were $13,998, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 289 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 581 $183,795,000 $316,343
    6-7% 459 $256,995,000 $559,902
    5-6% 192 $92,170,000 $480,052
    Over 8% 13 $5,695,000 $438,077
    4-5% 11 $7,515,000 $683,182

    During 2024, First Hawaiian Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.93%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 581 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 377 $105,585,000 $280,066 $8,978 6.92%
    $400k-600k 261 $117,235,000 $449,176 $11,832 6.89%
    $100k-200k 255 $35,185,000 $137,980 $5,649 7.05%
    $100,000 or less 157 $9,245,000 $58,885 $2,718 7.17%
    $600k-1MM 117 $87,045,000 $743,974 $15,323 6.67%
    $1MM+ 89 $191,875,000 $2,155,899 $25,329 6.59%

    2024 saw First Hawaiian Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 377 originations, totaling $105,585,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 347 $97,065,000 $279,726 $10,735 6.91%
    $250k+ 313 $217,695,000 $695,511 $18,613 6.88%
    $150k-250k 304 $107,420,000 $353,355 $13,112 6.87%
    $75k-100k 136 $29,210,000 $214,779 $9,733 6.88%
    $50k-75k 100 $14,090,000 $140,900 $8,338 7.16%
    $50k or less 38 $3,520,000 $92,632 $5,574 7.25%

    First Hawaiian Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 347 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 313 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    49% 274 $86,150,000 $314,416 $15,325 7.02%
    20-30% 135 $42,215,000 $312,704 $10,144 6.83%
    30-36% 128 $48,350,000 $377,734 $13,597 6.87%
    48% 90 $25,790,000 $286,556 $12,507 7.12%
    46% 74 $32,850,000 $443,919 $12,332 6.85%
    47% 63 $25,205,000 $400,079 $15,050 7.03%
    44% 57 $18,635,000 $326,930 $13,649 6.76%
    45% 52 $21,810,000 $419,423 $12,121 6.76%
    <20% 50 $20,390,000 $407,800 $16,678 6.95%
    43% 50 $19,890,000 $397,800 $13,966 6.93%
    37% 46 $24,880,000 $540,870 $18,194 6.75%
    41% 46 $20,160,000 $438,261 $14,151 7.13%
    42% 37 $14,735,000 $398,243 $15,105 6.87%
    36% 37 $17,195,000 $464,730 $17,620 6.83%
    40% 36 $15,960,000 $443,333 $12,549 6.85%
    38% 36 $13,010,000 $361,389 $11,780 6.89%
    39% 25 $10,615,000 $424,600 $12,569 6.74%
    50-60% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,570 6.88%

    First Hawaiian Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 49%, with 274 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 135 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Asian 593 $222,655,000 $375,472 $13,883 6.90%
    White 339 $130,175,000 $383,997 $13,359 6.95%
    Not provided 201 $87,505,000 $435,348 $13,963 6.94%
    Not applicable 13 $72,665,000 $5,589,615 $0 6.76%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 85 $24,345,000 $286,412 $11,020 7.00%
    American Indian 6 $3,190,000 $531,667 $30,714 6.91%
    Black 13 $2,735,000 $210,385 $8,511 6.89%
    Chinese 2 $1,370,000 $685,000 $14,099 6.56%
    Filipino 1 $615,000 $615,000 $16,165 7.38%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $405,000 $405,000 $8,167 7.00%
    Native Hawaiian 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 5.91%
    Japanese 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.91%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.35%

    First Hawaiian Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.21%

    First Hawaiian Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,256 $546,170,000 $434,849

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,256 $546,170,000 $434,849

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 358 $118,810,000 $331,872 $11,264 6.99%
    40-60% 175 $142,405,000 $813,743 $14,099 6.77%
    60-80% 202 $167,370,000 $828,564 $15,790 6.79%
    80-100% 93 $55,645,000 $598,333 $12,239 6.65%
    Under 20% 428 $61,940,000 $144,720 $5,450 7.05%