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Gabe Amey

Gabe Amey Branch Manager, VA Loan Specialist

Direct: 808-792-4251   Cell: 808-227-0299   Fax: 808-356-1641

As the Branch Manager of HomeLoan Financial, Gabe brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Starting in the mortgage business with Colorado Federal Savings Bank in 2003, Gabe quickly excelled as a residential loan officer. Whether it's helping first-time homebuyers realize their dreams of homeownership, or assisting military buyers with the nuances of VA financing, Gabe's passion for what he does is evident through the testimonials of his past customers.

When Gabe had the opportunity to become Branch Manager of HomeLoan Financial in 2007, he made a commitment to help military personnel & Veterans learn more about their VA Loan benefits - thus, HawaiiVALoans.com was launched. Today HawaiiVALoans.com and the VA Loan Blog which he authors, serves as the premier source of VA Loan information for the State of Hawaii.

Gabe is a graduate of St. Louis school in Honolulu Hawaii and obtained his Bachelors of Science in Business Management at Menlo College in Atherton California. On Gabe's free time, he enjoys stand-up paddle surfing, staying in shape by doing Crossfit and spending time with his family.

Fun Fact about Gabe:
Before entering the mortgage business, Gabe played professional football in the Arena Football League and also played for the Hawaiian Islanders of the Arena 2 League.

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Jim Owens

Jim Owens Sales Manager / VA Loan Specialist

Direct: 808-792-4255   Cell: 808-371-5059   Fax: 866-591-5842

Jim has worked in the mortgage industry in Hawaii since 1997. Throughout that time he has enjoyed the opportunities afforded to him which have allowed him to experience nearly every aspect of the industry. He began by learning 'Secondary Marketing' or how loans are traded, sold or held for investment by banks and lenders. He enjoyed working with brokers as a wholesale account executive to fund every type of residential financing imaginable. He has worked as a Loan Officer helping borrowers finance everything from starter homes to dream estates. He also spent time developing and designing mortgage banking software, as well as providing consulting and training for mortgage bankers throughout the country. His recent experience managing teams of wholesale & retail originators inspired him to this current venture of establishing HomeLoan Financial and HawaiiVALoans.com as a premier mortgage provider in the islands. With the partnership and vision of Gabe Amey, they are well on their way to creating a new style of lender; one which emphasizes education, communication and the use of technology to make the mortgage process simple and understandable for every homeowner.

Jim enjoys playing basketball, softball, coaching various sports and spending time with his wife & 3 kids.

Fun Fact about Jim:
Jim was the starting pitcher for Punahou's victory in the 1989 state championship baseball game v. Gabe Amey's alma matter - St. Louis. He also returned to be an assistant coach at Punahou, working with a number of the kids who moved on to begin the school's current run of 5 consecutive state baseball titles.

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Ben Williams

Ben Williams VA Loan Specialist

Cell: 808-342-2544  

Benjamin is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. He attended Menlo College, San Francisco State University, and graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. After graduating Benjamin moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area where he started his career in the mortgage industry. He has represented several major lenders, in California and Hawaii, and has experience working with every residential mortgage product available, including his favorite- VA loans. He is dedicated to taking the time to thoroughly explain each step in the process, in simple terms any client can understand.

During Benjamin's free time he enjoys family activities, like going to the beach, the park, zoo, or aquarium - with his wife and two daughters.

Fun Fact about Ben:
Benjamin was the captain of his high school and college soccer teams.

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