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VA provides 183.3% more home purchase loans in Vermont in Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 23, 2024

There were 85 VA home purchases in Vermont in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $31.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 85 home purchase loans in Vermont in Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 22, 2024

There were 85 VA home purchase loans issued in Vermont in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $31.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Vermont has Olivia Rockwood on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 20, 2024

Windsor player represents Vermont in the tournament.

Michel Ndayishimiye from Vermont to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 19, 2024

Burlington player represents Vermont in the tournament.

Vermont ranked 20th highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 16, 2024

Vermont ranked 20th highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inflation in Vermont lower than national average as of February 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Vermont experienced a 15.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

AG Charity Clark: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Charity Clark (D-Vermont) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

VA provides 114 home loans in Vermont totaling $38.8 million in Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 114 home loans totaling $38.8 million in Vermont during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Vermont increases from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Vermont in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $365,593, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA home loan amount averages $340,157 in Vermont for Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Vermont during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $340,157, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Vermont increases in Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Vermont during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $340,157, a 2.7% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Vermont ranks 52nd in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 19, 2024

Vermont ranked 52nd in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 114 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Vermont ranked 27th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 17, 2024

With $340,157 in home loans issued, Vermont ranked 27th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Vermont in 2023 vs. 2022

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 404 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Vermont during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $128.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 20.3% fewer purchase loans in Vermont for 2023 vs. 2022

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Vermont for 2023 was 311 and totaled $103.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA Purchase Loans in Vermont average $365,593 for Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Vermont in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $365,593, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Vermont ranked 50th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 15, 2024

Vermont ranked 50th in VA home loans in 2023 with 404 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Vermont: 5 colleges continue enforcing “COVID” mRNA injection mandates

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 5, 2024

Vermont still has five colleges that require students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

Vermont inflation rate lower than national average as of January 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 1, 2024

As of January 2024, Vermont experienced a 14.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.