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Hawaii Rates Hold Flat — All 8 Lenders Unchanged on April 5

All 8 Hawaii mortgage lenders held rates, APRs, and points unchanged on April 5, 2026. The market pauses after Hawaii State FCU's two-day rate hike streak. HawaiiUSA FCU continues to lead at 5.250%/5.621% APR. Best bank: BOH at 5.875%/6.051% APR.

April 5 Market Snapshot

  • All 8 lenders: No rate, APR, or points changes today
  • Best conforming 30yr: HawaiiUSA FCU — 5.250%/5.621% APR
  • Best bank 30yr: Bank of Hawaii — 5.875%/6.051% APR
  • Bank cluster: FHB, ASB, CPB all at 6.000% (6.232–6.337% APR)
  • HSFCU: 6.125%/6.280% APR — holds after two-day hike streak

Market Context: Pause After a Volatile Week

Hawaii mortgage rates had a busy first week of April. After a broad points reduction on April 2 and a two-day decline pattern, April 3 brought a sharp reversal: ASB jumped 12.5bps to 6.000%, and six lenders raised rates or points. April 4 continued the trend with Hawaii State FCU raising its 30yr rate a second consecutive day to 6.125%/6.280% APR.

April 5 is a pause. This type of flat session often follows a streak of moves in one direction — lenders hold to see whether the recent bond market pressure (primarily from the 10-year Treasury yield) stabilizes or continues. For buyers, a flat day is neither a buy signal nor a sell signal on locking.

Note on Aloha Pacific FCU and Pearl Hawaii FCU: APFCU's posted mortgage rates are 20+ days old and have not been updated on their website. Pearl Hawaii FCU's rate table uses dynamic rendering that cannot be scraped — their HELOC (4.50% intro / 7.25% variable) is confirmed, but mortgage data reflects an older snapshot. Verify both institutions directly before applying.

Current Hawaii 30-Year Fixed Rates (April 5, 2026)

LenderRateAPRPoints
#1HawaiiUSA FCU5.000%5.354%2.375
Bank of Hawaii5.750%5.925%1.875
Hawaii State FCU5.875%6.051%1.875
American Savings5.875%6.093%1.750
First Hawaiian5.875%6.170%2.125
Central Pacific5.875%6.197%2.000
Hawaii State FCU6.125%6.208%0.875

Sorted by APR (lowest first). Verified April 5, 2026. No changes from April 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Hawaii mortgage rates on April 5, 2026?

All 8 Hawaii lenders held rates flat on April 5 — no changes to rates, APRs, or points. This follows HSFCU's two-day rate hike streak on April 3–4. The market paused after a volatile stretch that saw rates move up and down daily earlier in the week.

Is a flat rate day good for homebuyers in Hawaii?

A flat rate day is neutral — it doesn't signal which direction rates will move next. If you have an accepted offer, your loan officer can advise on whether current rates justify locking now vs. floating. HawaiiUSA FCU's 5.250%/5.621% APR remains the best verified conforming option; BOH at 5.875%/6.051% APR leads the banks.

How has the Hawaii mortgage market moved in the past week?

April 1: HSFCU +25bps hike; HIFCU best at 5.250%. April 2: Broad points drop; CPB 15yr down 12.5bps. April 3: Sharp reversal; ASB 30yr up 12.5bps; 6 lenders raised costs. April 4: HSFCU up another 12.5bps — two-day streak. April 5: All 8 lenders flat. The net result over the week: HSFCU rates up ~37.5bps from April 1; banks broadly flat to slightly elevated.