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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

The VA issued 85 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 160 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By Minnesota State Wire | Nov 9, 2024

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Average VA home loan amount in Minnesota increases from 2022 to 2023

The average VA loan amount for Minnesota in the fiscal year 2023 was $327,128, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By Minnesota State Wire | Nov 8, 2024

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VA provides 765 home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 28, 2024

There were 765 VA home purchase loans issued in Minnesota in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $260.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,045 home loans in Minnesota totaling $347.1 million in Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,045 home loans totaling $347.1 million in Minnesota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Minnesota experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Minnesota receives $29.4 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 85 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nonpartisan hotline offers voting assistance ahead of Election Day

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

As the 2024 Election Day approaches, Common Cause Minnesota is urging voters to reach out for assistance if needed. The organization highlights a multilingual, nonpartisan hotline available to ensure every vote counts.

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Minnesota ranks 25th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Oct 3, 2024

With $327,128 in issued loans, Minnesota ranked 25th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 881 home loans in Minnesota totaling $289.4 million in Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 881 home loans totaling $289.4 million in Minnesota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota sees inflation increase as of August 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 27, 2024

As of August 2024, Minnesota experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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VA provides 568 home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 25, 2024

There were 568 VA home purchase loans issued in Minnesota in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $191.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota receives $50.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 160 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 24.9% fewer home purchase loans in Minnesota in Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 14, 2024

There were 568 VA home purchases in Minnesota in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $191.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 160 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 11 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota sees inflation increase as of July 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 28, 2024

As of July 2024, Minnesota experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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Common Cause Minnesota offers hotline assistance for voters facing issues

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 9, 2024

Ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, Common Cause Minnesota is reminding voters and the press that nonpartisan help is available for those encountering voting problems during early voting, returning their mail ballot, or on election day.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Minnesota declines from Q1 to Q2

By Minnesota State Wire | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Minnesota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $314,312, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Candidate forums announced for Minnesota House Districts and city councils

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 23, 2024

Minneapolis – Common Cause Minnesota, in collaboration with ACER Inc. and Hired, will host two candidate forums in the Twin Cities area for Minnesota House Districts 38 and Brooklyn Park City Council candidates on July 30 and August 1, ahead of the August 13 primary.

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Minnesota holds the 24th rank nationally for pension contributions in 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 1, 2024

Minnesota received $3.1 million in public pension contributions, ranking it 24th in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Inflation in Minnesota lower than national average as of June 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 1, 2024

As of June 2024, Minnesota experienced a 19.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.