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News from May 2024

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Tennessee Gov. Lee signs law blocking red flag laws

By Yellowhammer Times | May 31, 2024

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed HB 2035 into law, blocking attempts from the federal government to work with local authorities to enforce gun control laws.

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Alabama increases from 2022 to 2023

By Yellowhammer Times | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Alabama in 2023 was $311,084, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Small business registry repeal gains support from congressional sponsors

By Yellowhammer Times | May 30, 2024

A recent podcast hosted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) featured Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville and Ohio Representative Warren Davidson discussing a new legislative effort.

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Alabama ranks no. 14 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Yellowhammer Times | May 28, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Alabama secured the fourteenth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 75%.

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Alabama one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Yellowhammer Times News Service | May 28, 2024

Alabama is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

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Alabama legislature adopts key bills impacting small businesses

By Yellowhammer Times | May 28, 2024

The Alabama legislature concluded its regular session on May 9, passing several bills expected to influence small businesses across the state.

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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama falls in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | May 27, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Alabama during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $298,842, a 3.9% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alabama ranks 14th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | May 17, 2024

Alabama ranked 14th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 2,303 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alabama ranked 37th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | May 17, 2024

With $298,842 in home loans issued, Alabama ranked 37th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 22.9% fewer home purchase loans in Alabama in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | May 16, 2024

There were 1,748 VA home purchases in Alabama in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $540.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Yellowhammer Times | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 50 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 51 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alabama receives $14.6 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 50 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 2,303 home loans in Alabama totaling $688.2 million in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,303 home loans totaling $688.2 million in Alabama during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,748 home purchase loans in Alabama in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | May 15, 2024

There were 1,748 VA home purchase loans issued in Alabama in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $540.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alabama legislature concludes 2024 session with key legislative progress

By Yellowhammer Times | May 15, 2024

The Alabama legislature concluded its regular session on May 9, affording Governor Kay Ivey ten days to sign or veto bills passed in the session's final days.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Alabama declines from Q4 2023 to Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | May 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alabama in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $309,223, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Alabama experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of April 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | May 1, 2024

As of April 2024, Alabama experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.9% increase.