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

By Aloha State News | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Hawaii in 2023 was $707,336, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii ranks no. 31 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Aloha State News | May 28, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Hawaii secured the thirty-first position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 65.1%.

Hawaii one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Aloha State News Service | May 28, 2024

Hawaii is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

Average VA home loan amount in Hawaii increases in Q1

By Aloha State News | May 23, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Hawaii during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $709,963, a 0.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii ranked 1st in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Aloha State News | May 17, 2024

With $709,963 in home loans issued, Hawaii ranked first in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii ranks 25th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Aloha State News | May 17, 2024

Hawaii ranked 25th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 460 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Hawaii in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Aloha State News | May 16, 2024

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

VA provides 29.1% fewer home purchase loans in Hawaii in Q1

By Aloha State News | May 16, 2024

There were 406 VA home purchases in Hawaii in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $293.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii receives $376,234 in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan during Q1

By Aloha State News | May 16, 2024

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

VA provides 406 home purchase loans in Hawaii in Q1

By Aloha State News | May 15, 2024

There were 406 VA home purchase loans issued in Hawaii in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $293.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 460 home loans in Hawaii totaling $326.6 million in Q1

By Aloha State News | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 460 home loans totaling $326.6 million in Hawaii during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Hawaii increases from Q4 2023 to Q1

By Aloha State News | May 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Hawaii in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $722,841, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

Hawaii experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of April 2024

By Aloha State News | May 2, 2024

As of April 2024, Hawaii experienced a 19.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.9% increase.