Joel Kurata enjoys working with first-time homebuyers, investors and VA buyers to help them cut through the clutter and noise in the mortgage marketplace so they can quickly and efficiently find the loan product that is best for them. He works out of Kaimuki but can be found driving to meet his clients where they’re at on any given day. He values integrity and transparency in the process and always believes in upfront communication.

Joel was born and raised in Hawaii and matriculated at Hawaii Baptist Academy. He brings with him a strong finance background in order to better advise and serve his clients. He has experience in the public accounting industry: Wachi & Watanabe CPA (tax) and Deloitte & Touche (audit) and holds a current CPA license. He holds an undergraduate degree in accounting and a master’s degree in accounting – auditing, both from the University of Washington.

Now, at American Pacific Mortgage, Joel continues to work hard to help his clients purchase their properties and to protect their largest investment.

When not working, you can find Joel enjoying time with family and friends, participating in his local church, traveling, playing and singing music, playing basketball and obsessing over a new hobby (currently maximizing credit cards and rewards).