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For more than 15 years, Kahaunani Mahoe-Thoene has dedicated her career to helping Hawaiʻi families navigate some of the most difficult financial challenges of their lives. From foreclosure prevention and loss mitigation to affordable housing and mortgage servicing, she has worked alongside homeowners, Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, lenders, attorneys, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to create solutions that protect families and preserve homeownership.
Throughout her career, Kahaunani has helped impact thousands of families across Hawaiʻi by providing guidance, advocacy, financial education, and housing counseling services. Her work has focused on empowering families with the knowledge, resources, and strategies needed to overcome financial hardship and build long-term stability.
Today, as the founder of Aloha Foreclosure Solutions, Kahaunani combines professional expertise with a deep personal commitment to serving her community. She understands that behind every foreclosure notice is a family, a story, and often generations of hard work invested in a home. Her mission is simple: Helping Hawaiʻi Families Preserve Homeownership, Protect Equity, and Build Financial Stability for Generations to Come.
A Proven Leader in Housing and Mortgage Services
Kahaunani's experience includes leadership roles with Hawaii Community Lending, where she served as Servicing Director, Operations Director, Lending Director, Loan Servicing Manager, and Foreclosure Prevention Specialist. During her tenure, she led teams responsible for mortgage servicing, loss mitigation, affordable housing lending, emergency assistance programs, and homeowner support initiatives throughout the state.
Her professional background includes:
Foreclosure prevention counseling
Loan modifications and loss mitigation
Mortgage servicing operations
Affordable housing lending
Financial education and coaching
Native Hawaiian beneficiary advocacy
Homeowner retention strategies
Team leadership and operational management
Community outreach and housing preservation programs
As a certified housing counselor through NeighborWorks America, Kahaunani has spent her career helping families understand complex mortgage issues and navigate difficult financial situations with confidence.
A Passion for Protecting Hawaiʻi Families
One of Kahaunani's most notable accomplishments involved successfully advocating for a Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiary facing foreclosure and lease cancellation. Through years of persistence, she helped prevent an unlawful foreclosure and brought attention to critical misunderstandings surrounding the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Her advocacy ultimately contributed to policy discussions at the national level and helped strengthen protections for Native Hawaiian homeowners.
This experience reflects the values that continue to guide her work today:
Integrity
Compassion
Advocacy
Education
Accountability
Community Service
Why Aloha Foreclosure Solutions?
Aloha Foreclosure Solutions was created because too many families face foreclosure without understanding their options. Kahaunani believes every homeowner deserves access to clear information, honest guidance, and someone who will walk alongside them through the process.
Whether a family is facing:
Missed mortgage payments
Loan servicing issues
Foreclosure proceedings
Financial hardship
Hawaiian Home Lands challenges
Home retention planning
Her goal is to help clients understand their situation, identify available options, and make informed decisions that support their long-term goals.
A Message From Kahaunani
"I have dedicated my career to helping families remain rooted in their homes and communities. I know that homeownership is more than a financial asset—it represents stability, legacy, and opportunity for future generations. Through Aloha Foreclosure Solutions, my commitment is to provide trusted guidance, compassionate support, and practical solutions that help families move forward with confidence."
Aloha Foreclosure Solutions
Helping Hawaiʻi Families Preserve Homeownership, Protect Equity, and Build Financial Stability for Generations to Come.