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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Iowa increases from 2022 to 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Iowa in 2023 was $265,552, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Iowa falls in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 30, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $255,276, a 3.9% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Hawkeye Reporter News Service | May 28, 2024

Iowa is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending May 25?

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 26, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending May 25 can be found here.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending May 18?

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 19, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending May 18 can be found here.

Iowa ranks 39th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 17, 2024

Iowa ranked 39th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 604 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa ranked 53rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 17, 2024

With $255,276 in home loans issued, Iowa ranked 53rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 17, 2024

The VA issued seven Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 11 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa receives $2.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 17, 2024

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

VA provides 19.6% fewer home purchase loans in Iowa in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 16, 2024

There were 506 VA home purchases in Iowa in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $129.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 506 home purchase loans in Iowa in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 15, 2024

There were 506 VA home purchase loans issued in Iowa in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $129.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 604 home loans in Iowa totaling $154.2 million in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 604 home loans totaling $154.2 million in Iowa during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending May 11?

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 12, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending May 11 can be found here.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Iowa declines from Q4 2023 to Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Iowa in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $256,320, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending May 4?

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 5, 2024

The top 50 political contributions made during the week ending May 4 can be found here.

FDA Inspection: What type of Iowa companies were under most scrutiny during April?

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Iowa in April.

Iowa experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of April 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 1, 2024

As of April 2024, Iowa experienced a 19.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.9% increase.