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Maui wildfire victims can pre-register for new foreclosure prevention and rebuilding program [KITV News]

Lahaina Recovery

MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) – Maui wildfire victims can now pre-register to a program seeking to prevent foreclosure and support rebuilding.

The Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program was launched with a partnership between Hawaiʻi Community Lending (HCL), Lahaina Community Land Trust (LCLT), and the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Division Financial Institutions (DFI).

The program seeks to help homeowners rebuild, pay off mortgages, prevent foreclosures, apply for grants and loans, plus get financial counseling.

“Whatʻs happening right now is the reason why LCLT was formed,” said Mikey Burke, LCLT board president. “To be in a position to help our community from losing our land, and our neighbors from losing their homes. We are committed to using every tool available to stop the continued displacement of our people. That includes pushing back on the predatory practice of prematurely initiating foreclosure proceedings on folks while they are under an approved disaster forbearance plan.”

Impacted residents can now complete the program interest form to secure a spot. Official applications start next Monday, July 15.

Learn more about the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program. See article at KITV News. Photo credit: Jae C. Hong

About Aikū’ē Kalima

Aikūʻē Kalima, former Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund Manager for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, joined Hawaiʻi Community Lending (HCL) in 2024 and serves as its Enterprise Loan Manager.

With more than 25 years of experience in community development, mortgage lending, and mission-driven finance, Kalima brings extensive expertise in expanding access to capital for underserved communities. In his current role, he manages HCL’s Social Enterprise Loan Program, providing financing to businesses supporting affordable housing development and services for low- and moderate-income families across Hawaiʻi. He also leads the development of HCL’s Kūkulu Partner Program, which builds a trusted network of contractors and builders to help connect families with qualified housing professionals while expanding access to capital for local businesses.

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About Nikki

Nikki Hollern is a mother of five, born and raised in Upcountry Maui, but she spent the last 15 years in the beautiful town of Lahaina. Lahaina stole her heart, with the people and the town being unlike any other. After the fire, her family had to relocate to Kahului.

Her heart remains in Lahaina, and her goal is to help this amazing community get back to where they belong. She feels blessed to have the opportunity to be part of the HCL ‘ohana, helping navigate this incredibly hard time and hopefully serving as a guiding light to assist the community in returning home and coming back even stronger.

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