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FOIA Request Sent to Arkansas Division of Higher Education Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Arkansas Division of Higher Education on November 14, 2024.

By Natural State News | Nov 14, 2024

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

The VA issued 92 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 166 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By Natural State News | Nov 9, 2024

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Average VA home loan amount in Arkansas increases from 2022 to 2023

By Natural State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Arkansas in the fiscal year 2023 was $260,897, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 918 home purchase loans in Arkansas in Q3

By Natural State News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 918 VA home purchase loans issued in Arkansas in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $255.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,252 home loans in Arkansas totaling $344.9 million in Q3

By Natural State News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,252 home loans totaling $344.9 million in Arkansas during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Arkansas experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Natural State News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Arkansas receives $27.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Natural State News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 92 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Arkansas ranks 47th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Natural State News | Oct 3, 2024

With $260,897 in issued loans, Arkansas ranked 47th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,069 home loans in Arkansas totaling $283 million in Q2

By Natural State News | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,069 home loans totaling $283 million in Arkansas during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in Arkansas outpaces national average as of August 2024

By Natural State News | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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VA provides 675 home purchase loans in Arkansas in Q2

By Natural State News | Sep 25, 2024

There were 675 VA home purchase loans issued in Arkansas in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $182.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Arkansas receives $43 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Natural State News | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 166 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 13.0% fewer home purchase loans in Arkansas in Q2

By Natural State News | Sep 14, 2024

There were 675 VA home purchases in Arkansas in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $182.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Natural State News | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 166 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 18 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Arkansas inflation rate outpaces national average as of July 2024

By Natural State News | Aug 31, 2024

As of July 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Arkansas declines from Q1 to Q2

By Natural State News | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Arkansas during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $259,039, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Arkansas sees inflation increase as of June 2024

By Natural State News | Jul 1, 2024

As of June 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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2022 Public Pension Contributions: Arkansas ranks 35th in the U.S.

By Natural State News | Jul 1, 2024

Arkansas received $1.3 million in public pension contributions, ranking it 35th in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Arkansas increases from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Natural State News | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Arkansas during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $298,034, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Arkansas' public pensions receive $1.3 million in contributions for 2022

By Natural State News | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Arkansas had received $1.3 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.