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

By Beaver State News | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum (D-Oregon) 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 1,044 home loans in Oregon totaling $441.4 million in Q4 2023

By Beaver State News | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,044 home loans totaling $441.4 million in Oregon during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Beaver State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Oregon in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $436,811, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA home loan amount averages $422,761 in Oregon for Q4 2023

By Beaver State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Oregon during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $422,761, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Oregon ranks 22nd in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Beaver State News | Feb 19, 2024

Oregon ranked 22nd in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 1,044 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Number of VA loans issued in Oregon decreases by 60.8% from 2022 to 2023

By Beaver State News | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,964 home loans totaling $1.6 billion in Oregon during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Oregon increases in Q4 2023

By Beaver State News | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Oregon during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $422,761, a 0.2% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Oregon ranked 14th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Beaver State News | Feb 17, 2024

With $422,761 in home loans issued, Oregon ranked 14th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA Purchase Loans in Oregon average $436,811 for Q4 2023

By Beaver State News | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Oregon in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $436,811, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Oregon ranked 22nd among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Beaver State News | Feb 15, 2024

Oregon ranked 22nd in VA home loans in 2023 with 3,964 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Beaver State News | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 3,964 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Oregon during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $1.6 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 37.1% fewer purchase loans in Oregon for 2023 vs. 2022

By Beaver State News | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Oregon for 2023 was 2,982 and totaled $1.3 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Oregon continues to have 1 college that still mandates “COVID” mRNA injection

By Beaver State News | Feb 5, 2024

There is still one college in Oregon that continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Food/Cosmetics companies in Oregon during January

By Beaver State News | Feb 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food/Cosmetics company from Oregon in January.

Oregon inflation rate lower than national average as of January 2024

By Beaver State News | Feb 1, 2024

As of January 2024, Oregon experienced a 17.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.