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VA provides 5.9% more home purchase loans in Delaware in Q3

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

By First State Times | Nov 15, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Delaware Higher Education Office Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

FOIA Request to Delaware Higher Education Office Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024.

By First State Times | Nov 14, 2024

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Number of VA loans issued in Delaware increased by 234.5% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By First State Times | Nov 12, 2024

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

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By First State Times | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 35 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 66 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Delaware increases from 2022 to 2023

By First State Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Delaware in the fiscal year 2023 was $363,050, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Repeat offender pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

By First State Times | Nov 1, 2024

David C. Weiss, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Michael Natale, 38, from Laurel, Delaware, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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VA provides 368 home loans in Delaware totaling $135.9 million in Q2

By First State Times | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 368 home loans totaling $135.9 million in Delaware during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in Delaware outpaces national average as of August 2024

By First State Times | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Delaware experienced a 21.7% 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 222 home purchase loans in Delaware in Q2

By First State Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 222 VA home purchase loans issued in Delaware in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $85.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Delaware receives $23.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By First State Times | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 66 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 10.8% fewer home purchase loans in Delaware in Q2

By First State Times | Sep 14, 2024

There were 222 VA home purchases in Delaware in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $85.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Delaware lawmakers receive high marks on Common Cause's democracy scorecard

By First State Times | Sep 9, 2024

Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog organization, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," which evaluates every member of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.

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Number of VA loans issued in Delaware increased by 12.5% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By First State Times | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 368 home loans in Delaware, totaling $135.9 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.