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Average VA purchase loan amount in Arkansas declines from 2022 to 2023

By Natural State News | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Arkansas in the fiscal year 2023 was $268,029, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Arkansas increases from 2021 to 2022

By Natural State News | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Arkansas in the fiscal year 2022 was $269,474, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Earnings on Arkansas' public pension investments increase to $404,939 in 2022

By Natural State News | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Arkansas public pensions went up from $284,593 in 2021 to $404,939 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Over 120 bank failures in the U.S. since 2012. How many were in Arkansas?

By Natural State News | Jun 14, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in Arkansas.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Natural State News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Arkansas legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Arkansas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Natural State News | Jun 6, 2024

An analysis by Natural State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Arkansas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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In Arkansas, 188 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Natural State News | Jun 2, 2024

Arkansas registered 188 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Arkansas' pension fund valued at $35.1 million in 2022

By Natural State News | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Arkansas had $35.1 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Inflation in Arkansas outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Natural State News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Arkansas increases from 2022 to 2023

By Natural State News | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Arkansas in 2023 was $269,376, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Arkansas falls in Q1

By Natural State News | May 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Arkansas during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $257,091, a 4.6% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Arkansas ranks no. 11 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Natural State News | May 28, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Arkansas secured the fortieth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 77.3%.

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Arkansas one of 20 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico, that bans copay accumulators

By Natural State News Service | May 28, 2024

Arkansas is one of twenty states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, that bans copay accumulators.

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Arkansas ranks 32nd in total VA home loans during Q1

By Natural State News | May 17, 2024

Arkansas ranked 32nd in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,016 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Arkansas ranked 52nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Natural State News | May 17, 2024

With $257,091 in home loans issued, Arkansas ranked 52nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 16.5% fewer home purchase loans in Arkansas in Q1

By Natural State News | May 16, 2024

There were 776 VA home purchases in Arkansas in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $203.5 million in loans, 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 Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Natural State News | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 18 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 25 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Arkansas receives $5.4 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Natural State News | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 18 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 776 home purchase loans in Arkansas in Q1

By Natural State News | May 15, 2024

There were 776 VA home purchase loans issued in Arkansas in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $203.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,016 home loans in Arkansas totaling $261.2 million in Q1

By Natural State News | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,016 home loans totaling $261.2 million in Arkansas during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.