Banking & Lending
Banks’ Mitten Trees Bring in Thousands of Donations
“Mitten tree” drives held by Meredith Village Savings Bank and Merrimack County Savings Bank brought in thousands of dollars and winter clothing items.
Eastern Bank Backs Away from M&A in 2026
In their bank’s fourth quarter earnings call Jan. 23, Eastern Bank executives stressed they aren’t focused on M&A this year.
Rockland Trust Seeking Organic Loan Growth in 2026
After buying Enterprise Bank and gaining significant New Hampshire market share, Massachusetts-based Rockland Trust executives said the bank is focused on organic growth heading into 2026.
HRCU Promotes Bissonnette to Chief Lending Officer
Holy Rosary Credit Union announced the promotion of Travis Bissonnette to chief lending officer.
BrightBridge Credit Union Finalizes Merger with Arrha Credit Union
BrightBridge Credit Union has officially finalized its merger with Arrha Credit Union.
Longtime MVSB Mortgage Lender Retires
Charlie Dowd retired from Meredith Village Savings Bank at the end of 2025, the bank announced, concluding a 24-year career in the banking industry.
Hassett: Fed Can Reject Trump’s Views If He Is Chair
A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair said that he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates.
29 Banks Take Part in #NHBanksGiveBack
The New Hampshire Bankers Association organized its fifth annual month of service event, branded as #NHBanksGiveBack on social media during the month of October
Feds Boost Conforming Limit to $832K
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as it takes into account rising housing prices.
Most Fed Officials Back Rate Cuts. Just Not Necessarily in December
A majority of Federal Reserve policymakers expressed support in late October for further interest rate cuts.
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