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VA provides 19.8% more home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q3

There were 103 VA home purchases in Rhode Island in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $48.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By Ocean State Today | Nov 15, 2024

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Number of VA loans issued in Rhode Island increased by 134.3% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 164 home loans in Rhode Island, totaling $71.6 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By Ocean State Today | Nov 12, 2024

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Average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island increases from 2022 to 2023

By Ocean State Today | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Rhode Island in the fiscal year 2023 was $410,982, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Common Cause RI reviews ILO Group report; considers ethics complaint

By Ocean State Today | Oct 31, 2024

Today, Governor McKee addressed the public in a news conference regarding reports on the ILO Group investigation.

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Rhode Island AG releases report on Governor McKee's involvement in ILO Group contract

By Ocean State Today | Oct 29, 2024

Today, Attorney General Peter Neronha and the Rhode Island State Police issued a report on their investigation into the state's awarding of a contract to the ILO Group.

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VA provides 103 home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q3

By Ocean State Today | Oct 28, 2024

There were 103 VA home purchase loans issued in Rhode Island in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $48.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Common Cause Rhode Island seeks volunteers for election protection program

By Ocean State Today | Oct 28, 2024

Common Cause Rhode Island has initiated its 2024 Election Protection Program, seeking volunteers to serve as poll monitors.

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VA provides 164 home loans in Rhode Island totaling $71.6 million in Q3

By Ocean State Today | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 164 home loans totaling $71.6 million in Rhode Island during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in Rhode Island lower than national average as of September 2024

By Ocean State Today | Oct 16, 2024

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

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Rhode Island receives $6.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Ocean State Today | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 17 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Common Cause RI hosts democracy celebration honoring civic leaders

By Ocean State Today | Oct 7, 2024

Common Cause Rhode Island is set to host its annual Champions of Democracy Celebration on Thursday, October 10, at The Guild in Pawtucket. Virginia Kase Solomón, the President and CEO of Common Cause, will open the event with remarks on the state of American democracy.

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Rhode Island ranks 12th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Ocean State Today | Oct 3, 2024

With $410,982 in issued loans, Rhode Island ranked 12th 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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VA provides 135 home loans in Rhode Island totaling $58.7 million in Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 135 home loans totaling $58.7 million in Rhode Island during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024

By Ocean State Today | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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VA provides 86 home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 25, 2024

There were 86 VA home purchase loans issued in Rhode Island in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $39.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island receives $7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 20, 2024

The VA issued 17 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Common Cause warns Pawtucket on Voting Rights Act violations in primary election

By Ocean State Today | Sep 19, 2024

On September 18, Common Cause Rhode Island sent a letter to Ken McGill, City Registrar for the City of Pawtucket, and the Pawtucket Board of Canvassers warning them about violations of the Voting Rights Act’s language access requirements during the September 10 primary election.

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VA provides 14.9% fewer home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 14, 2024

There were 86 VA home purchases in Rhode Island in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $39.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Rhode Island increased by 10.7% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Ocean State Today | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 135 home loans in Rhode Island, totaling $58.7 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Ocean State Today | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 17 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to one loan the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.