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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.

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

By Aloha State News | Feb 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food/Cosmetics company from Hawaii in January.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Hawaii average $637,902 for Q4

By Aloha State News | Jan 15, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Hawaii for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $637,902, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Number of VA loans issued in Hawaii decreased by 24% from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023

By Aloha State News | Jan 15, 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 figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA Inspection: What type of Hawaii companies were under most scrutiny during Q4 2023?

By Aloha State News | Jan 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Hawaii in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Hawaii increases from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Aloha State News | Jan 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Hawaii in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $740,033, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

Hawaii's miscellaneous tax revenues up 2.3% since Q4 2023

By Aloha State News | Jan 7, 2024

Hawaii collected $44 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, a 2.3% increase over the same period the previous year when $43 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.