HRS §211D-1
Definitions for the capital access loan program
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines key terms used in the capital access loan program, such as who qualifies as a small or medium-sized business, what counts as a financial institution, and what the reserve account is. It only sets definitions; it does not create duties or penalties.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Capital access loan" means a loan that is entitled to be secured by the fund. "Department" means the department of business, economic development, and tourism. "Financial institution" includes a bank, trust company, banking association, savings and loan association, mortgage company, investment bank, credit union, or nontraditional financial institution. "Fund" means the Hawaii capital loan revolving fund established in section 210-3. "Loan" includes a line of credit. "Medium-sized business" means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity that: (1) Is domiciled in this State; (2) Is formed to make a profit; and (3) Employs one hundred or more but fewer than five hundred full-time employees. "Nonprofit organization" means a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation, association, or organization listed in section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that is domiciled in this State. "Participating financial institution" means a financial institution participating in the program. "Program" means the capital access program. "Reserve account" means an account established in a participating financial institution on approval of the department in which money is deposited to serve as a source of additional revenue to reimburse the financial institution for losses on loans enrolled in the program. "Small business" means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity that: (1) Is domiciled in this State; (2) Is formed to make a profit; (3) Is independently owned and operated; and (4) Employs fewer than one hundred full-time employees.
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