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    Vim Balantac

    @vimbalantac

    Branch Manager

    LeaderOne Financial Corporation

    Mortgage Loan Officer

    Honolulu, HI
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    About Vim

    I've spent more than three decades helping people in Hawaii buy and refinance homes — first running my own brokerage, Home Loans of Hawaii, then leading mortgage origination for the largest credit union lender in the state. Today I'm Branch Manager at LeaderOne Financial Corporation. Buying here isn't like buying anywhere else. Leasehold, condo project approvals, ohana units, jumbo loans, VA — I've worked through all of it, and I'd rather walk you through your real options than push a rate at you. First-time buyer, refinancing, or investing: you'll get straight answers and a lender who actually picks up the phone. Vim Balantac | Branch Manager, LeaderOne Financial Corporation | NMLS #351537

    LeaderOne Financial Corporation
    Branch Manager
    Location
    Honolulu, HI

    Vim's Articles

    What This Week's Economic Data Means for Mortgage Rates

    Mortgage Rates

    What This Week's Economic Data Means for Mortgage Rates

    Core PCE, the September jobs report, and jobless claims all land this week. Here's what each one could mean for your mortgage rate — and when to lock.

    Sep 28, 2026·4 min read·50
    Mortgage Rates
    Inflation
    Appraisal Prep: New UAD 3.6 Checklist (Nov. 2026)

    Home Selling

    Appraisal Prep: New UAD 3.6 Checklist (Nov. 2026)

    Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac switch to UAD 3.6 appraisal reports November 2. Here's the day-of prep checklist sellers and agents need to avoid closing delays.

    Sep 26, 2026·6 min read·170
    Home Selling
    Appraisals

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