New Counselor/Coach Joins Hawai’i HomeOwnership Center

Michael McCray. Courtesy photo.

Counselor and Coach MichaelMcCray has joined the Hawai’i HomeOwnership Center.

The HHOC is a non-profit organization with a mission to help Hawai‘i families achieve their dreams of homeownership.

McCray has more than 10 year’s experience in one-on-one financial counseling/coaching and money management.

HHOC provides education, information and support to create successful first-time homeowners in Hawai’i. By addressing barriers and increasing rates of home ownership,  the HHHOC aims to build stronger families and communities throughout the state of Hawai’i.

HHOC’s goal is to assure that homebuyers understand the purchase process as well as the resources available to them. It offers:

• Homebuyer education classes (live sessions and an online version)
• Individualized counseling
• Workshops
• Refresher classes
• Post-purchase counseling/services

The HHHOC is located inside the Kaloko Branch of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union  at 73-5611 Olowalu St. in Kailua-Kona.

“The Hawai’i HomeOwnership Center provides such important and much needed services,” said Tricia Buskirk, HCFCU president and CEO. “We’re glad that we’re able to share our space with them so that our members and the community can take advantage of all they have to offer. ”

McCray can be reached at michael@hihomeownership.org, (808) 959-5808, or by visiting www.hihomeownership.org.

About theHawaii Community Federal Credit Union
HCFCU is a not-for- profit credit union owned by it’s over 39,000 member/owners with branches in Honokaa, Kailua-Kona, Kaloko, Kealakekua and Kohala. In addition to complete checking and savings services, the credit union offers credit cards, auto, mortgage, construction, small business, educational and personal loans; online and mobile banking; investment services; youth programs and supports numerous Hawaii Island programs and events. Membership in Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is open to all Hawaii Island residents. For more information visit www.hicommfcu.com.