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AG Gentner Drummond: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Sooner State News | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R-Oklahoma) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

VA provides 1,972 home loans in Oklahoma totaling $544.4 million in Q4 2023

By Sooner State News | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,972 home loans totaling $544.4 million in Oklahoma during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Oklahoma declines from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Sooner State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Oklahoma in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $279,811, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA home loan amount averages $276,076 in Oklahoma for Q4 2023

By Sooner State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Oklahoma during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $276,076, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Oklahoma ranks 19th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Sooner State News | Feb 19, 2024

Oklahoma ranked 19th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 1,972 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Oklahoma falls in Q4 2023

By Sooner State News | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Oklahoma during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $276,076, a 1.9% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Number of VA loans issued in Oklahoma decreases by 39.5% from 2022 to 2023

By Sooner State News | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 7,237 home loans totaling $2 billion in Oklahoma during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Oklahoma ranked 45th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Sooner State News | Feb 17, 2024

With $276,076 in home loans issued, Oklahoma ranked 45th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Oklahoma ranked 19th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Sooner State News | Feb 15, 2024

Oklahoma ranked 19th in VA home loans in 2023 with 7,237 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Sooner State News | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 7,237 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Oklahoma during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $2 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Sooner State News | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Oklahoma for 2023 was 5,793 and totaled $1.6 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA Purchase Loans in Oklahoma average $279,811 for Q4 2023

By Sooner State News | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Oklahoma in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $279,811, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Oklahoma sees inflation increase as of January 2024

By Sooner State News | Feb 1, 2024

As of January 2024, Oklahoma experienced a 19% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.