Big Sky Times

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Montana increases from Q1 to Q2

By Big Sky Times | Jul 1, 2023

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Montana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $254,522, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 232 home purchase loans in Montana in Q2 2023

By Big Sky Times | Jul 1, 2023

There were 232 VA home purchase loans issued in Montana in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $90 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 36.3% fewer home purchase loans in Montana in Q2 2023

By Big Sky Times | Jul 1, 2023

There were 232 VA home purchases in Montana in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $90 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

56 people die from diseases of the heart in Montana during week ending June 24

By Big Sky Times | Jul 1, 2023

There were 56 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Montana in the week ending June 24, making up 28.7% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

Q2 2023: Montana's combined tax revenues up 61.9% since Q1 2023

By Big Sky Times | Jul 1, 2023

Montana collected $1.6 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.