Bank of Hawaii has “activated emergency financial assistance programs to support qualifying federal employees and contractors facing income disruption,” the bank said in an Oct. 17 release CHamoru Standard Time.
Bank of Hawaii is offering three financial assistance programs – a personal loan program, up to three months of full or partial loan payment on current residential mortgages, home equity loans/lines and lines of credit.
All loan fees and late fees will be waived.
The three programs offer fast access to cash through special loan options or emergency relief on existing Bank of Hawaii loans, the bank said.
For further details, call 1-888-643-3888 and/or apply at any Bank of Hawaii branch or visit boh.com/shutdownrelief.
“Quick approval of qualifying applicants ensures timely support during this critical period,” the bank said.
For details on furloughed employees in Guam, see Furloughs issued in Guam as U.S. shutdown continues.mbj
Bank of Hawaii offers financial help to furloughed employees
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