State of Arkansas
Recent News About State of Arkansas
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Arkansas inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024
As of February 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.
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VA provides 1,204 home loans in Arkansas totaling $324.3 million in Q4 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,204 home loans totaling $324.3 million in Arkansas during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Arkansas declines from Q3 to Q4 2023
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arkansas in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $275,147, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index
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VA home loan amount averages $269,376 in Arkansas for Q4 2023
The average VA loan amount in Arkansas during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $269,376, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA home loan amount in Arkansas falls in Q4 2023
The average VA home loan amount in Arkansas during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $269,376, a 2.5% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Number of VA loans issued in Arkansas decreases by 39.1% from 2022 to 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 4,492 home loans totaling $1.2 billion in Arkansas during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Arkansas ranks 32nd in total VA home loans during Q4 2023
Arkansas ranked 32nd in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 1,204 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Arkansas ranked 48th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023
With $269,376 in home loans issued, Arkansas ranked 48th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 22.1% fewer purchase loans in Arkansas for 2023 vs. 2022
The number of VA purchase loans in Arkansas for 2023 was 3,413 and totaled $914.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Arkansas ranked 32nd among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023
Arkansas ranked 32nd in VA home loans in 2023 with 4,492 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA Purchase Loans in Arkansas average $275,147 for Q4 2023
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arkansas in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $275,147, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas in 2023 vs. 2022
The VA issued 4,492 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $1.2 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Arkansas sees inflation increase as of January 2024
As of January 2024, Arkansas experienced a 19% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.
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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas average $293,563 for Q4
The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $293,563, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Number of VA loans issued in Arkansas decreased by 17.9% from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,204 home loans totaling $324.3 million in Arkansas during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Arkansas increases from Q2 to Q3 2023
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arkansas in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $279,418, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index
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Census highlights: 2021 shows most residents in Arkansas aged 10 to 14
Arkansas recorded a median age of 38 years in 2021 among its 3,006,309 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Natural State News.
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Women make up majority of population in Arkansas in 2021
Of the 3,006,309 people living in Arkansas in 2021, 50.7% (1,522,789) were women and 49.3% (1,483,520) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Natural State News.
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Lower individual income tax revenue in Arkansas as of Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022
The fourth quarter of 2023 brought in $688 million in individual income tax revenue for Arkansas, a 17.9% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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5.3% of citizens in Arkansas unemployed in 2021
The unemployment rate in Arkansas hit 5.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.