Gem State Wire

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Idaho declines from Q3 to Q4

By Gem State Wire | Jan 1, 2023

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Idaho during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $156,070, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Week ending December 17 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Idaho

By Gem State Wire | Jan 1, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 52 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending December 17.

60 people die from diseases of the heart in Idaho during week ending Dec. 24

By Gem State Wire | Jan 1, 2023

There were 60 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Idaho in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 22.6% of total deaths by all causes in Idaho.

Q4 2022: Idaho's combined tax revenues up 2.9% since Q3 2022

By Gem State Wire | Jan 1, 2023

Idaho collected $1.8 billion in total tax revenues during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 7.1% fewer home purchase loans in Idaho in Q4 2022

By Gem State Wire | Jan 1, 2023

There were 655 VA home purchases in Idaho in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2022, totaling $276.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.