Hawaii Foreclosures - 1,706 Foreclosure Listings

Foreclosure Homes in Hawaii

There are currently 1,706 foreclosure homes listed in Hawaii. Buying a distressed property in Hawaii can save you as much as 50 percent compared to a traditional sale. Along with bank-owned foreclosures, you can browse rent-to-own homes, short sales, preforeclosures, bankruptcies and government-owned listings such as HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pick a city or county below to see every distressed listing in Hawaii.

Hawaii Foreclosure Laws

In Hawaii, foreclosures can be done either through the courts or outside of court, but judicial cases are common. Home loans are usually secured by mortgages or deeds of trust. The process often takes a long time because of legal requirements and case volume. Deficiency judgments may be allowed in some situations, and redemption rights are generally limited.

Foreclosure type: Both (Judicial more common today)
Typical timeline: 12-18+ months
Deficiency judgment: Deficiency judgments permitted
Redemption period: No significant post-sale redemption.

Process and statute references

Mortgage Instrument Security Type

Mortgage (primary). Deeds of trust are allowed but less common.
Process Summary

Hawaii allows both judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure. Nonjudicial foreclosures are heavily regulated, while judicial foreclosure remains common for contested cases.
Notice / Timing Statute

Hawaii Revised Statute § 667-5 et seq. (Part I non-judicial); § 667-1 et seq. (Part II judicial)
Redemption Statute(s)

Hawaii Revised Statute § 667-31 (no redemption for Part I non-judicial foreclosures)
Deficiency Statute(s)

Hawaii Revised Statute § 667-38 (deficiency allowed with limitations)

How to Buy a Foreclosure in Hawaii

To buy a foreclosure in Hawaii, monitor public trustee sale listings, MLS offerings, and county records. Hawaii primarily uses non-judicial foreclosure, so check statutory notice periods. Get financing or cash available before the sale. Conduct title research and, if feasible, a property inspection. Attend the auction or work with the lender to buy the property after it reverts to ownership.

What type of foreclosure is used in Hawaii?

The type of foreclosure in Hawaii is Both (Judicial more common today)

Is there a redemption period in Hawaii?

No significant post-sale redemption.

Are deficiency judgments allowed in Hawaii?

Deficiency judgments permitted in Hawaii

How do you buy a foreclosure in Hawaii?

To buy a foreclosure in Hawaii, monitor public trustee sale listings, MLS offerings, and county records.