Pelican State News

Number of VA loans issued in Louisiana increased by 5.8% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Pelican State News | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,131 home loans in Louisiana, totaling $310 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Pelican State News | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 220 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 12 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Louisiana sees jobless rate drop but faces hiring challenges

By Pelican State News | Sep 3, 2024

Louisiana's unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in July, a slight decrease from the previous month.

FDA Inspection: What type of Louisiana companies were under most scrutiny during August?

By Pelican State News | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Louisiana in August.