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

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Alabama during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $321,206, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Centreville Finance Department Regarding City Sales Tax Records on October 31, 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 31, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Centreville Finance Department regarding city sales tax records on October 31, 2024.

VA provides 2,153 home purchase loans in Alabama in Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 2,153 VA home purchase loans issued in Alabama in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $691.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Alabama ranks 13th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 25, 2024

Alabama ranked 13th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 2,952 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Centreville Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 25, 2024

FOIA Request to City Of Centreville Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024.

Alabama ranked 37th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 22, 2024

With $314,864 in home loans issued, Alabama ranked 37th 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 2,952 home loans in Alabama totaling $929.5 million in Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,952 home loans totaling $929.5 million in Alabama during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Alabama experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

Alabama receives $83.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 260 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Alabama universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.9% in Alabama in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

FOIA Request Sent to Centreville City Council Regarding Council Members' Information on October 15, 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 15, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Centreville City Council in Alabama on October 15, 2024.

Lower property tax revenue in Alabama during Q2

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $27 million in property tax revenue for Alabama, a 90.7% decrease from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA Purchase Loans in Alabama average $321,059 for Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alabama in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $321,059, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Which type of Alabama companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 12, 2024

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

Alabama: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Alabama in Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Alabama in the third quarter of 2024.

VA home loan amount averages $314,864 in Alabama for Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Alabama during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $314,864, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama average $321,206 for Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $321,206, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Alabama one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows that Alabama is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

VA Purchase Loans in Alabama average $310,741 for Q2

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alabama in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $310,741, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Alabama ranks 35th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 3, 2024

With $300,809 in issued loans, Alabama ranked 35th 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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