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

By Bay State News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Massachusetts during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $429,277, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 395 home purchase loans in Massachusetts in Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 395 VA home purchase loans issued in Massachusetts in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $215.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Massachusetts ranks 36th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 25, 2024

Massachusetts ranked 36th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 619 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Massachusetts ranked 5th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 22, 2024

With $501,961 in home loans issued, Massachusetts ranked fifth 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 619 home loans in Massachusetts totaling $310.7 million in Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 619 home loans totaling $310.7 million in Massachusetts during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Massachusetts opens early voting for November elections starting October 19

By Bay State News | Oct 18, 2024

Voters in Massachusetts will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early for the upcoming 2024 November election starting Saturday, October 19. The early voting period will run through Friday, November 1. Information on early voting locations and times can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Inflation in Massachusetts lower than national average as of September 2024

By Bay State News | Oct 16, 2024

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

Massachusetts receives $25.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 60 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average cost of college education in Massachusetts rises for students in 2022-23 school year

By Bay State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.4% in Massachusetts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Massachusetts enrolled mainly white students in 2022-23 school year

By Bay State News | Oct 14, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 54.4% of the 913,735 students enrolled in Massachusetts identified as white, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

VA Purchase Loans in Massachusetts average $546,418 for Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Massachusetts in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $546,418, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Bay State News | Oct 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Food and Cosmetics companies from Massachusetts in the third quarter of 2024.

Massachusetts: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 11, 2024

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

VA home loan amount averages $501,961 in Massachusetts for Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Massachusetts during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $501,961, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts average $429,277 for Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $429,277, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Bay State News | Oct 6, 2024

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

VA Purchase Loans in Massachusetts average $484,382 for Q2

By Bay State News | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Massachusetts in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $484,382, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Massachusetts ranks eighth in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Bay State News | Oct 3, 2024

With $448,520 in issued loans, Massachusetts ranked eighth for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

Massachusetts: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in September

By Bay State News | Oct 3, 2024

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

Which type of Massachusetts companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

By Bay State News | Oct 2, 2024

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

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