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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Hawaii increases from Q2 to Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Hawaii during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $827,861, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 482 home purchase loans in Hawaii in Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 482 VA home purchase loans issued in Hawaii in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $358.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii ranks 26th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 25, 2024

Hawaii ranked 26th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 543 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii ranked 2nd in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 22, 2024

With $733,219 in home loans issued, Hawaii ranked second in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 543 home loans in Hawaii totaling $398.1 million in Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 543 home loans totaling $398.1 million in Hawaii during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Inflation in Hawaii lower than national average as of September 2024

By Aloha State News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Hawaii experienced a 20% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

Hawaii receives $14.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 17 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Hawaii during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

College students paid more in Hawaii in 2022-23 school year

By Aloha State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 1.6% in Hawaii in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

VA Purchase Loans in Hawaii average $743,360 for Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Hawaii in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $743,360, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Which type of Hawaii companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Aloha State News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Hawaii in the third quarter of 2024.

VA home loan amount averages $733,219 in Hawaii for Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Hawaii during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $733,219, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Hawaii one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Aloha State News | Oct 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 Aloha State News shows that Hawaii is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.