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News from October 2024

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

By Last Frontier News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Alaska during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $390,362, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Out of state businesses had 500 business licenses issued in Q3 2024

By Last Frontier News | Oct 30, 2024

There were 500 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the third quarter of 2024, according to Alaska's Department of Commerce.

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VA provides 434 home purchase loans in Alaska in Q3

By Last Frontier News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 434 VA home purchase loans issued in Alaska in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $188.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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There were 57 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses during week ending Oct. 26

By Last Frontier News | Oct 27, 2024

There were 57 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Oct. 26, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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Alaska ranks 37th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Last Frontier News | Oct 25, 2024

Alaska ranked 37th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 533 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alaska ranked 16th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Last Frontier News | Oct 22, 2024

With $424,456 in home loans issued, Alaska ranked 16th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Weekly Roundup Oct. 19: 40 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses

By Last Frontier News | Oct 20, 2024

There were 40 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Oct. 19, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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VA provides 533 home loans in Alaska totaling $226.2 million in Q3

By Last Frontier News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 533 home loans totaling $226.2 million in Alaska during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in Alaska lower than national average as of September 2024

By Last Frontier News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Alaska experienced a 20% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Alaska receives $16 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Last Frontier News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 41 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alaska collected $39 million in property tax revenue in Q2

By Last Frontier News | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $39 million in property tax revenue for Alaska, after no property tax was collected in the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA Purchase Loans in Alaska average $433,698 for Q3

By Last Frontier News | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alaska in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $433,698, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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How many business licenses were issued to out of state businesses during week ending Oct. 12?

By Last Frontier News | Oct 13, 2024

There were 46 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Oct. 12, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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Alaska: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Alaska in Q3

By Last Frontier News | Oct 11, 2024

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

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VA home loan amount averages $424,456 in Alaska for Q3

By Last Frontier News | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Alaska during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $424,456, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska average $390,362 for Q3

By Last Frontier News | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $390,362, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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There were 143 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses during September 2024

By Last Frontier News | Oct 6, 2024

There were 143 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during September 2024, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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Analysis: Alaska one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Last Frontier News | Oct 6, 2024

An analysis by Last Frontier News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Alaska is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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Out of state businesses had 30 business licenses issued in week ending Oct. 5

By Last Frontier News | Oct 6, 2024

There were 30 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Oct. 5, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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VA Purchase Loans in Alaska average $398,352 for Q2

By Last Frontier News | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alaska in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $398,352, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.