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News from September 2024

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VA provides 1,348 home loans in Kentucky totaling $371.4 million in Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,348 home loans totaling $371.4 million in Kentucky during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in Kentucky outpaces national average as of August 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Kentucky experienced a 21.3% 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 865 home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 865 VA home purchase loans issued in Kentucky in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $242.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Kentucky declines from Q1 to Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Kentucky in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $280,419, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kentucky receives $62.2 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 221 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $275,525 in Kentucky for Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Kentucky during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $275,525, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 6.8% fewer home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 14, 2024

There were 865 VA home purchases in Kentucky in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $242.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Individual income tax revenue down 12.8% from previous quarter in Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $1.2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Kentucky, a 12.8% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Property tax revenue down 54.5% from previous quarter in Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $205 million in property tax revenue for Kentucky, a 54.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Kentucky ranks 22nd in total VA home loans during Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 10, 2024

Kentucky ranked 22nd in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 1,348 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kentucky ranked 44th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 7, 2024

With $275,525 in home loans issued, Kentucky ranked 44th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Bluegrass Times shows that Kentucky is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Number of VA loans issued in Kentucky increased by 12% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,348 home loans in Kentucky, totaling $371.4 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of Kentucky companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 2, 2024

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

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FDA Inspection: What type of Kentucky companies were under most scrutiny during August?

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 1, 2024

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

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Sep 1, 2024

The VA issued 221 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to seven loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.