Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 19, Number 6, 1 June 2002 — Sen. lnouye and Rep. Mink laud new homeownership program [ARTICLE]

Sen. lnouye and Rep. Mink laud new homeownership program

The following are excerpts of messages sentfrom U.S. Senator Oaniel īnouye and U.S. Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink on the OHA Homeownership Program kick-ojf: "I was pleased to learn about the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' new mortgage program. I eommend the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Fannie Mae, Bank of Hawai'i, and First Hawaiian Bank for their innovation and investment in this groundbreaking loan program. This unique partnership will help many Native Hawaiians attain their dream of homeownership. Please accept my best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors." Daniel K. lnouye United States Senator

"It is with great pleasure that I extend my best wishes and aloha to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Fannie Mae Foundation, Bank of Hawai'i, and First Hawaiian Bank, and to all Hawaiians for the public announcement of the beginning of the OHA Homeownership Program. OHA's Homeownership Program will be able to provide Native Hawaiians with the necessary tools and funds so that Hawaiians will no longer face the highest percentage of homelessness (30 percent) or the worst housing conditions in Hawai'i. All of you who are involved in this venture are to be commended for your willingness to take action." Patsy Mink United States House of Representatives