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Small businesses face hiring challenges amid rising job openings

By Peace Garden News | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report indicates a persistent challenge for small business owners, with 40% reporting unfilled job openings in August, an increase from July.

Number of VA loans issued in North Dakota increased by 41.8% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Peace Garden News | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 217 home loans in North Dakota, totaling $62 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 North Dakota in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Peace Garden News | Sep 1, 2024

The VA issued 33 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to two loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.