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New Hampshire's property tax revenues up 39.2% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Granite State Times | Nov 14, 2024

New Hampshire collected $369 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FOIA Request Sent to New Hampshire Department of Education Higher Education Commission Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Granite State Times | Nov 14, 2024

FOIA Request to New Hampshire Department of Education Higher Education Commission Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024.

New Hampshire's combined tax revenues down 7.7% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Granite State Times | Nov 13, 2024

New Hampshire collected $1.1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Number of VA loans issued in New Hampshire increased by 161.6% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Granite State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 327 home loans in New Hampshire, totaling $138.8 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

New Hampshire: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in New Hampshire in Q3

By Granite State Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from New Hampshire in the third quarter of 2024.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Hampshire in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Granite State Times | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 39 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Hampshire during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 56 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in New Hampshire increases from 2022 to 2023

By Granite State Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for New Hampshire in the fiscal year 2023 was $397,581, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: New Hampshire among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Granite State Times | Nov 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 Granite State Times shows that New Hampshire is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in New Hampshire declines from Q2 to Q3

By Granite State Times | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New Hampshire in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $448,318, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in New Hampshire falls in Q3

By Granite State Times | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in New Hampshire during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $424,408, a 3.1% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in New Hampshire increases from Q2 to Q3

By Granite State Times | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in New Hampshire during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $423,984, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 193 home purchase loans in New Hampshire in Q3

By Granite State Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 193 VA home purchase loans issued in New Hampshire in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $86.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

New Hampshire ranks 44th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Granite State Times | Oct 25, 2024

New Hampshire ranked 44th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 327 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

New Hampshire ranked 17th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Granite State Times | Oct 22, 2024

With $424,408 in home loans issued, New Hampshire ranked 17th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 327 home loans in New Hampshire totaling $138.8 million in Q3

By Granite State Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 327 home loans totaling $138.8 million in New Hampshire during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Inflation in New Hampshire lower than national average as of September 2024

By Granite State Times | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, New Hampshire experienced a 17.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

New Hampshire receives $16.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Granite State Times | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 39 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Hampshire during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

New Hampshire universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Granite State Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 0.7% in New Hampshire in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Lower property tax revenue in New Hampshire during Q2

By Granite State Times | Oct 15, 2024

The second quarter brought in $20 million in property tax revenue for New Hampshire, a 94.6% decrease from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA Purchase Loans in New Hampshire average $448,318 for Q3

By Granite State Times | Oct 13, 2024