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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in North Carolina increases from 2022 to 2023

By Old North News | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for North Carolina in 2023 was $327,241, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Carolina falls in Q1

By Old North News | May 30, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in North Carolina during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $317,638, a 2.9% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Carolina one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Old North News Service | May 28, 2024

North Carolina is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

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North Carolina House Democrats vote against bill requiring detention of illegal immigrants who assault police and first responders

By Old North News | May 24, 2024

Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC12), Valerie Foushee (D-NC04), and Deborah Ross (D-NC02) were "nay" votes on H.R. 7343, the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, a bill which would’ve required federal officials to detain migrants accused of assaulting law enforcement until deportation.

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Cortes: 'The right to vote is a sacred obligation and privilege that belongs only to American citizens'

By Old North News | May 20, 2024

League of American Workers President Steve Cortes said the right to vote "belongs only to American citizens" in response to North Carolina legislators considering a ballot proposal of officially restricting voting to legal American citizens.

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North Carolina ranked 34th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Old North News | May 17, 2024

With $317,638 in home loans issued, North Carolina ranked 34th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Carolina ranks 5th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Old North News | May 17, 2024

North Carolina ranked fifth in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 5,367 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Carolina receives $26.6 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Old North News | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 84 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Carolina during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 19.0% fewer home purchase loans in North Carolina in Q1

By Old North News | May 16, 2024

There were 4,172 VA home purchases in North Carolina in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $1.4 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Old North News | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 84 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Carolina during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 150 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 5,367 home loans in North Carolina totaling $1.7 billion in Q1

By Old North News | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 5,367 home loans totaling $1.7 billion in North Carolina during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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4 illegal immigrants arrested in North Carolina in April for murder, sex crimes against children, human trafficking, and drugs

By Old North News | May 15, 2024

528 illegal aliens were arrested in April 2024 alone for crimes, including murder, sex crimes against children, human trafficking, and drug smuggling. Four of these offenders were apprehended in North Carolina on charges including "sexual contact or penetration under the pretext of medical treatment” and statutory rape and indecent liberties with a child, according to an analysis from Restoration News.

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Analysis: Cost of gas for North Carolinans up 47% during President Joe Biden’s tenure

By Old North News | May 15, 2024

An analysis of gas price data revealed that North Carolina consumers are paying 47% more for gasoline than they were when President Biden was sworn into office.

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VA provides 4,172 home purchase loans in North Carolina in Q1

By Old North News | May 15, 2024

There were 4,172 VA home purchase loans issued in North Carolina in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $1.4 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Old North News | May 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for North Carolina in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $325,724, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Common Cause NC: Empowering HBCU students for 18 years

By Old North News | May 10, 2024

For nearly two decades, Common Cause North Carolina has been dedicated to empowering students at the state's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its HBCU Student Action Alliance. This commitment continues today with the work of Common Cause Democracy Fellows, who are actively bolstering civic engagement across all 10 HBCU campuses in North Carolina. They ensure that students' voices are heard both at the ballot box and within government corridors.

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North Carolina: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in April

By Old North News | May 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from North Carolina in April.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Devices companies in North Carolina during April

By Old North News | May 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from North Carolina in April.

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Five Things to Know About North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative Session

By Old North News | May 3, 2024

North Carolina lawmakers have returned to Raleigh, and this year’s legislative session is now underway. The session, expected to be shorter than last year's, will see various important discussions and decisions taking place.Unlike the previous long session, this year's session is anticipated to be shorter, with no set end date in sight. Lawmakers are aiming to complete their work this summer to focus on the upcoming fall elections, where all 170 seats in the legislature are up for grabs.One significant focus of this year's session will be adjusting the state budget and...

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North Carolina: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in April

By Old North News | May 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from North Carolina in April.