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

By Pine State News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Maine during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $337,272, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 244 home purchase loans in Maine in Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 244 VA home purchase loans issued in Maine in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $82.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Maine ranks 46th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 25, 2024

Maine ranked 46th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 405 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Maine ranked 35th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 22, 2024

With $327,126 in home loans issued, Maine ranked 35th 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 405 home loans in Maine totaling $132.5 million in Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 405 home loans totaling $132.5 million in Maine during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Inflation in Maine lower than national average as of September 2024

By Pine State News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Maine experienced a 17.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

Maine receives $17.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 53 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Maine universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Pine State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.5% in Maine in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Higher property tax revenue in Maine during Q2

By Pine State News | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $2 million in property tax revenue for Maine, a 100% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA Purchase Loans in Maine average $339,579 for Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maine in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $339,579, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Maine: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Maine in Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 11, 2024

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

VA home loan amount averages $327,126 in Maine for Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Maine during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $327,126, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Pine State News | Oct 6, 2024

An analysis by Pine State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Maine is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

VA Purchase Loans in Maine average $329,848 for Q2

By Pine State News | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maine in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $329,848, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Maine ranks 33rd in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Pine State News | Oct 4, 2024

With $306,180 in issued loans, Maine ranked 33rd for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA Inspection: What type of Maine companies were under most scrutiny during September?

By Pine State News | Oct 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Maine in September.

Maine: Food and Cosmetics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Maine in September

By Pine State News | Oct 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Maine in September.

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