5 min readUpdated December 8, 2026

Hawaii Reverse Mortgage Guide (2026)

Everything Hawaii homeowners need to know about accessing equity, state laws, and lending limits.

Avg Home Value

$860,000

Lending Limit

$1,209,750

Hawaii Housing Market Analysis

Hawaii is considered a high-value market. With average home values exceeding $860,000, many homeowners here find that standard HECM loans cap their proceeds unfairly. If your home is worth over $1.2M, you are likely a candidate for a Jumbo Reverse Mortgage, which allows for loan amounts up to $4 million.

Loan Limits in Hawaii

For 2026, the federal lending limit is $1,209,750.

Since the median home value in Hawaii is below this cap, your loan amount will be determined strictly by your age and current interest rates, not by the lending cap.

Specific Laws for Hawaii

Hawaii has specific regulations that go beyond federal HUD guidelines:

Strict condo eligibility due to hurricane/lava insurance requirements.

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Written by the Equity Access Team

Our content is reviewed by licensed mortgage specialists to ensure accuracy with 2025 HUD/FHA guidelines.