Rushmore State News

Burch: ‘The pro-abortion industry is determined to win the war state by state’

By Rushmore State News | Feb 27, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said the attack on South Dakota’s abortion restrictions is just the latest step in a larger movement from the abortion industry.

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

By Rushmore State News | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Marty Jackley (R-South Dakota) 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 396 home loans in South Dakota totaling $127.9 million in Q4 2023

By Rushmore State News | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 396 home loans totaling $127.9 million in South Dakota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in South Dakota increases from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Rushmore State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Dakota in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $326,218, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA home loan amount averages $322,972 in South Dakota for Q4 2023

By Rushmore State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in South Dakota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $322,972, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Number of VA loans issued in South Dakota decreases by 41.0% from 2022 to 2023

By Rushmore State News | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,279 home loans totaling $410.5 million in South Dakota during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

South Dakota ranks 46th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Rushmore State News | Feb 19, 2024

South Dakota ranked 46th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 396 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in South Dakota increases in Q4 2023

By Rushmore State News | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in South Dakota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $322,972, a 3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

South Dakota ranked 33rd in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Rushmore State News | Feb 17, 2024

With $322,972 in home loans issued, South Dakota ranked 33rd 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 South Dakota average $326,218 for Q4 2023

By Rushmore State News | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Dakota in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $326,218, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

South Dakota ranked 46th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Rushmore State News | Feb 15, 2024

South Dakota ranked 46th in VA home loans in 2023 with 1,279 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 14.9% fewer purchase loans in South Dakota for 2023 vs. 2022

By Rushmore State News | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in South Dakota for 2023 was 1,060 and totaled $346.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Rushmore State News | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 1,279 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $410.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

South Dakota inflation rate lower than national average as of January 2024

By Rushmore State News | Feb 1, 2024

As of January 2024, South Dakota experienced a 17.3% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.