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.
Current Hawaii 30-Year Fixed Rates (April 5, 2026)
| Lender | Rate | APR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1HawaiiUSA FCU | 5.000% | 5.354% | 2.375 |
| Bank of Hawaii | 5.750% | 5.925% | 1.875 |
| Hawaii State FCU | 5.875% | 6.051% | 1.875 |
| American Savings | 5.875% | 6.093% | 1.750 |
| First Hawaiian | 5.875% | 6.170% | 2.125 |
| Central Pacific | 5.875% | 6.197% | 2.000 |
| Hawaii State FCU | 6.125% | 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.