Banking & Lending
More Fed Officials See Possible Rate Hikes This Year, Minutes Show
The number of Federal Reserve policymakers willing to consider an interest rate hike this year rose between the January and March meetings
Loosening Housing Market Helped Top NH Lenders Win
Despite a slow start to the real estate market last year, New Hampshire’s top banks and credit unions saw a surge in new lending activity in 2025. Here’s how they did it.
Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to Offer Crypto-Backed Mortgages
Prospective homebuyers who have invested in certain cryptocurrencies will be able to use their holdings as collateral to fund their down payment on a home as part of a new mortgage offering.
Bankers Eye Crypto Developments in NH with Concern
New Hampshire bankers are nervously monitoring U.S. and state attempts to push cryptocurrency into the mainstream of the nation’s financial system.
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.
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