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

By Pine State News | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Aaron Frey (D-Maine) 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 405 home loans in Maine totaling $129.6 million in Q4 2023

By Pine State News | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 405 home loans totaling $129.6 million in Maine during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Pine State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maine in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $341,049, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA home loan amount averages $320,058 in Maine for Q4 2023

By Pine State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Maine during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $320,058, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Number of VA loans issued in Maine decreases by 48.4% from 2022 to 2023

By Pine State News | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,476 home loans totaling $451.9 million in Maine during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Maine falls in Q4 2023

By Pine State News | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Maine during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $320,058, a 5.8% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Maine ranks 45th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Pine State News | Feb 19, 2024

Maine ranked 45th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 405 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Maine ranked 35th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Pine State News | Feb 17, 2024

With $320,058 in home loans issued, Maine ranked 35th 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 provides 23.8% fewer purchase loans in Maine for 2023 vs. 2022

By Pine State News | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Maine for 2023 was 1,056 and totaled $337.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Maine ranked 45th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Pine State News | Feb 15, 2024

Maine ranked 45th in VA home loans in 2023 with 1,476 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Pine State News | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 1,476 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $451.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA Purchase Loans in Maine average $341,049 for Q4 2023

By Pine State News | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maine in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $341,049, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Maine continues to have 2 colleges that still mandate “COVID” mRNA injection

By Pine State News | Feb 5, 2024

Maine still has two colleges that require students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

Maine inflation rate lower than national average as of January 2024

By Pine State News | Feb 1, 2024

As of January 2024, Maine experienced a 14.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.