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

By First State Times | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Delaware during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $368,062, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 235 home purchase loans in Delaware in Q3

By First State Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 235 VA home purchase loans issued in Delaware in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $96 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Pennsylvania man convicted for largest theft from US precious metals depository

By First State Times | Oct 28, 2024

A federal jury has convicted Robert Higgins, a resident of West Chester, Pennsylvania, on charges of mail, wire, and tax fraud.

Delaware ranks 43rd in total VA home loans during Q3

By First State Times | Oct 25, 2024

Delaware ranked 43rd in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 368 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Delaware ranked 23rd in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By First State Times | Oct 22, 2024

With $380,611 in home loans issued, Delaware ranked 23rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

U.S. Attorney announces district officer for Delaware's upcoming elections

By First State Times | Oct 21, 2024

David C. Weiss, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, has announced that Assistant United States Attorney Shamoor Anis will lead efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the November 5, 2024, general election. AUSA Anis has been appointed as the District Election Officer (DEO) for Delaware and will oversee complaints related to voting rights concerns, threats to election officials or staff, and election fraud.

VA provides 368 home loans in Delaware totaling $140.1 million in Q3

By First State Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 368 home loans totaling $140.1 million in Delaware during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Delaware receives $12.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By First State Times | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 35 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By First State Times | Oct 16, 2024

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

Delaware universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By First State Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.4% in Delaware in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

VA Purchase Loans in Delaware average $408,656 for Q3

By First State Times | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Delaware in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $408,656, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By First State Times | Oct 12, 2024

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

Delaware: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Delaware in Q3

By First State Times | Oct 11, 2024

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

VA home loan amount averages $380,611 in Delaware for Q3

By First State Times | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Delaware during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $380,611, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware average $368,062 for Q3

By First State Times | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $368,062, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By First State Times | Oct 6, 2024

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

VA Purchase Loans in Delaware average $383,992 for Q2

By First State Times | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Delaware in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $383,992, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Delaware ranks 21st in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By First State Times | Oct 3, 2024

With $363,050 in issued loans, Delaware ranked 21st for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA Inspection: What type of Delaware companies were under most scrutiny during September?

By First State Times | Oct 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Delaware in September.

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