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AG Anne Lopez: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Aloha State News | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Anne Lopez (D-Hawaii) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

VA provides 618 home loans in Hawaii totaling $437.1 million in Q4 2023

By Aloha State News | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 618 home loans totaling $437.1 million in Hawaii during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Hawaii declines from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Aloha State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Hawaii in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $716,617, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA home loan amount averages $707,336 in Hawaii for Q4 2023

By Aloha State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Hawaii during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $707,336, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Number of VA loans issued in Hawaii decreases by 57.4% from 2022 to 2023

By Aloha State News | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,211 home loans totaling $1.5 billion in Hawaii during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii ranks 23rd in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Aloha State News | Feb 19, 2024

Hawaii ranked 23rd in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 618 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Hawaii falls in Q4 2023

By Aloha State News | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Hawaii during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $707,336, a 4.1% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii ranked 1st in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Aloha State News | Feb 17, 2024

With $707,336 in home loans issued, Hawaii ranked first in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Hawaii in 2023 vs. 2022

By Aloha State News | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 2,211 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Hawaii during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $1.5 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii ranked 23rd among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Aloha State News | Feb 15, 2024

Hawaii ranked 23rd in VA home loans in 2023 with 2,211 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 41.5% fewer purchase loans in Hawaii for 2023 vs. 2022

By Aloha State News | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Hawaii for 2023 was 2,011 and totaled $1.4 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA Purchase Loans in Hawaii average $716,617 for Q4 2023

By Aloha State News | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Hawaii in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $716,617, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii inflation rate lower than national average as of January 2024

By Aloha State News | Feb 1, 2024

As of January 2024, Hawaii experienced a 17.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.