Our Purpose
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is a Hawaii member based non-profit organization with over 1,000 members of non-profit and for-profit businesses. We are a Certified Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a Certified HUD-Housing Counseling agency cultivating community loan funds to catalyze capacity building and promotion of minority-owned asset advancement towards financial sustainability and community contribution.
In alignment with it’s mission, CNHA facilitates a $9 million dollar Loan Fund providing access to loan capital, financial education, and individualized financial counseling services for Hawaii-based small businesses, non-profit organizations and low and moderate-income families.
Loan Products
Small Business Loan
Business loans may be used to cover costs such as equipment, improvements, expansion, or start-up capital. The loan amount, interest rate, and term will be determined by the uses and need for the loan, along with the business and individual’s financial circumstances. If you are interested in applying, please click APPLY NOW under Small Business Loan. Businesses must be operating and in good standing in the State of Hawaii to qualify for this program.
Minimum required documents to start any request:
- Most recent 2 months paystubs
- Most recent years W2s
SBA Microloan
The U.S. Small Business Administration provides funds to specially designated intermediary lenders, which are nonprofit community-based organizations with experience in lending as well as management and technical assistance. These intermediaries administer the Microloan program for eligible borrowers. The microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand. The average microloan is about $13,000. If you are interested in applying, please click APPLY NOW under Small Business Loan. Businesses must be operating and in good standing in the State of Hawaii to qualify for this program.
Minimum required documents to start any request:
- Most recent 2 months paystubs
- Most recent years W2s
Home Repair Loan
A Home Repair Loan may be used to complete smaller projects (under $25,000). Loans range from $10,000 to $25,000, with rates varying from 6% – 9% and terms ranging from 3-5 years. Personal collateral may be required based on loan amount, credit score, and other qualifying factors. If you are interested in applying, please click APPLY NOW under Home Repair Loan.
Minimum required documents to start any request:
- Most recent 2 months paystubs
- Most recent years W2s
Home Construction Loan - DHHL Properties ONLY
New home construction, complete remodels/extensions/additions. These loans range from $25,000 to $500,000, not to exceed fifteen (15) months construction period. Must have a pre-approved take-out mortgage letter from a lender prior to applying. Must utilize a licensed and bonded contractor to complete the work described in the construction agreement. If you are interested in applying, please click APPLY NOW under Hawaiian Homestead Construction Loan.
Minimum required documents to start any request:
- Most recent 2 months paystubs
- Most recent years W2s
Loan Options
CNHA Loan Fund – Notice of Nondiscrimination
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, CNHA is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. If a person believes s/he has been subjected to discrimination and/or reprisal because of membership in a protected group then s/he may submit a complaint of discrimination, by mail to
U.S. Department of the Treasury,
Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity ,
1500 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220,
Or submit a complaint to: (202) 622-1160 (phone), (202) 622-0367 (fax), or email crcomplaints@treasury.gov
Upon request, a Spanish translation of the Nondiscrimination and Civil Rights Information web page is available Non-Discrimination Statement and Civil Rights Information | Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (cdfifund.gov).
Para solicitar esta información en español, envíe una solicitud a través de cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov. To request this information in Spanish, please submit a request to cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov.
About CNHA
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is a Hawaii member based non-profit organization with over 1,000 members of non-profit and for-profit businesses. We are a Certified Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a Certified HUD-Housing Counseling agency cultivating community loan funds to catalyze capacity building and promotion of minority-owned asset advancement towards financial sustainability and community contribution.
In alignment with it’s mission, CNHA facilitates a $9 million dollar Loan Fund providing access to loan capital, financial education, and individualized financial counseling services for Hawaii-based small businesses, non-profit organizations and low and moderate-income families.
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What We Do
Rent & Mortgage Relief
We can help you find the resources you need for your ʻohana to thrive -from mortage to utilities and assistance programs.
Kilohana
Kilohana is a collaborative of complementary change agents committed to fulfilling HTA’s vision and specific directives.
Community Programs
Our community programs work with members of our community to develop the skills and resources needed to thrive.
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