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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.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Arkansas increases from Q1 to Q2

By Natural State News | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arkansas in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $270,965, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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.

VA home loan amount averages $264,731 in Arkansas for Q2

By Natural State News | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Arkansas during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $264,731, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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.

Arkansas sees less individual income tax revenue in Q1

By Natural State News | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $636 million in individual income tax revenue for Arkansas, a 7.6% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Property tax revenue down 73.3% from previous quarter in Arkansas

By Natural State News | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $181 million in property tax revenue for Arkansas, a 73.3% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Arkansas ranks 34th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Natural State News | Sep 10, 2024

Arkansas ranked 34th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 1,069 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Arkansas ranked 51st in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Natural State News | Sep 7, 2024

With $264,731 in home loans issued, Arkansas ranked 51st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Natural State News | Sep 6, 2024

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

Number of VA loans issued in Arkansas increased by 8.3% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Natural State News | Sep 4, 2024

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

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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In Arkansas, 189 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Natural State News | Aug 31, 2024

Arkansas registered 189 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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.

Average VA home loan amount in Arkansas increases in Q2

By Natural State News | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Arkansas during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $264,731, a 3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas average $259,039 for Q2

By Natural State News | Aug 26, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $259,039, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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.

Analysis: Arkansas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Natural State News | Aug 8, 2024

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

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

By Natural State News | Jul 31, 2024

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

Sen. Boozman: VA’s failure to comply with MISSION act is 'a personal affront to veterans across the country’