State of Alabama
Recent News About State of Alabama
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9 basketball players from Alabama to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Birmingham has the most players of any city representing Alabama in the tournament.
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27 basketball players from Alabama to play in NCAA men’s tournament
Birmingham has the most players of any city representing Alabama in the tournament.
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Alabama ranked sixth lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021
Alabama ranked sixth lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Alabama sees inflation increase as of February 2024
As of February 2024, Alabama experienced a 19.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.
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VA provides 2,844 home loans in Alabama totaling $884.7 million in Q4 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,844 home loans totaling $884.7 million in Alabama during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Alabama declines from Q3 to Q4 2023
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alabama in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $320,410, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index
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VA home loan amount averages $311,084 in Alabama for Q4 2023
The average VA loan amount in Alabama during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $311,084, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama falls in Q4 2023
The average VA home loan amount in Alabama during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $311,084, a 2.1% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Number of VA loans issued in Alabama decreases by 39.2% from 2022 to 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 10,747 home loans totaling $3.2 billion in Alabama during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Alabama ranks 13th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023
Alabama ranked 13th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 2,844 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Alabama ranked 37th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023
With $311,084 in home loans issued, Alabama ranked 37th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama in 2023 vs. 2022
The VA issued 10,747 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $3.2 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA Purchase Loans in Alabama average $320,410 for Q4 2023
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alabama in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $320,410, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Alabama ranked 13th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023
Alabama ranked 13th in VA home loans in 2023 with 10,747 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 19.2% fewer purchase loans in Alabama for 2023 vs. 2022
The number of VA purchase loans in Alabama for 2023 was 8,271 and totaled $2.6 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Inflation in Alabama outpaces national average as of January 2024
As of January 2024, Alabama experienced an 18.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.
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Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture signs letter to major US banks condemning impact of 2050 climate goals
Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate (R) joined eleven other state agricultural commissioners in signing a letter to six of the largest banks in the country in protest of their climate guidelines which would restrict and harm agricultural businesses and farmers.
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Number of VA loans issued in Alabama decreased by 18.7% from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,844 home loans totaling $884.7 million in Alabama during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama average $281,683 for Q4
The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $281,683, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Alabama increases from Q2 to Q3 2023
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alabama in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $328,970, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index