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Number of VA loans issued in Montana decreases by 47.2% from 2022 to 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,719 home loans totaling $661.1 million in Montana during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Montana falls in Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Montana during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $397,076, a 6.5% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranks 40th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 19, 2024

Montana ranked 40th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 456 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranked 20th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 17, 2024

With $397,076 in home loans issued, Montana ranked 20th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranked 40th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 15, 2024

Montana ranked 40th in VA home loans in 2023 with 1,719 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA Purchase Loans in Montana average $399,384 for Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Montana in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $399,384, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 20.4% fewer purchase loans in Montana for 2023 vs. 2022

By Big Sky Times | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Montana for 2023 was 1,316 and totaled $518.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Big Sky Times | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 1,719 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $661.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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2024 Issue Brief: Primary Care in Behavioral Health Press Release

By Big Sky Times | Feb 13, 2024

A new issue brief released by the Montana Healthcare Foundation emphasizes the crucial role of primary care providers in addressing the behavioral health needs of Montana residents. According to the report, more than half of Medicaid members with behavioral health needs in Montana receive care exclusively from primary care providers.The analysis of Montana Medicaid claims data revealed that primary care providers play a central role in the state's behavioral health system, even for complex conditions. Specifically, primary care providers deliver a significant portion of...

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Montana sees inflation increase as of January 2024

By Big Sky Times | Feb 1, 2024

As of January 2024, Montana experienced a 20.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.

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Montana Healthcare Foundation Announces $1.8 Million Funding for Community Projects

By Big Sky Times | Jan 31, 2024

Bozeman, Mont. (January 31, 2024) – The Montana Healthcare Foundation has revealed an initial round of funding amounting to $1.8 million for nine projects aimed at addressing local food and affordable housing needs across the state. Dr. Aaron Wernham, CEO of the Montana Healthcare Foundation, emphasized the importance of community involvement in addressing these essential needs, stating, "Communities understand their needs best."The funding is part of the foundation's new Healthy Montana Communities Initiative, which focuses on supporting community health by tackling...

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Montana Attorney General signs letter to Biden, Mayorkas ‘supporting Texas’s efforts to secure the border’

By Big Sky Times | Jan 30, 2024

Attorney General of Montana Austin Knudsen (R) joined more than two dozen state attorneys general in signing a letter to President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Security Aljandro Mayorkas in support of “Governor Abbott’s efforts to secure our border.”

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Number of VA loans issued in Montana decreased by 24.9% from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Jan 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 456 home loans totaling $181.1 million in Montana during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana average $506,338 for Q4

By Big Sky Times | Jan 15, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $506,338, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Montana during Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Jan 13, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Montana in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Montana: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Montana in Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Jan 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Veterinary companies from Montana in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Montana companies were under most scrutiny during Q4 2023?

By Big Sky Times | Jan 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Food and Cosmetics companies from Montana in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Montana increases from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Jan 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Montana in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $428,210, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Montana's miscellaneous tax revenues down 8.6% since Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Jan 7, 2024

Montana collected $64 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, an 8.6% decrease from the same period the previous year when $70 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Majority of Montana's population aged 55 to 59 in 2021

By Big Sky Times | Jan 7, 2024

Montana recorded a median age of 40 years in 2021 among its 1,077,978 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Big Sky Times.