Banking & Lending
NH Has Second-Highest Share of Equity-Rich Homes
According to a new analysis by real estate data firm Attom, New Hampshire has one of the nation’s highest shares of homes with a lot of built-up equity.
Ledyard Opens New Branch
Hanover-based Ledyard Bank announced it’s expanding into southern New Hampshire with a branch in Bedford.
Economic Jitters Didn’t Deter C&I Growth at Eastern Bank
Eastern Bank executives said their institution turned in a strong second quarter despite economic jitters that caused many companies nationwide to pause or shift investments.
Rockland Trust Aims for Organic Growth, Not Mergers
Rockland Trust entered the New Hampshire market in a big way on the back of successful acquisitions. But these days, it’s focused on demonstrating it can grow on its own.
OpenAI Exec Warns of AI Voice Fraud Crisis in Banking
A top artificial intelligence executive says banks are facing an “impending fraud crisis” because of the technology’s ability to impersonate a person’s voice and bypass security checks.
Derry Apartment Complex Lands $143M Refi
The owner of a huge apartment complex in Derry has secured new debt.
Demand for New Apartments Is There, But Not the Financing
New Hampshire’s multifamily market is showing distinct signs of a split personality.
Equity Contracts Aren’t So Hot
There comes a time in practically every homeowner’s life when they consider using the equity they’ve built up in their house for one purpose or another.
Derry Apartment Complex Lands $143M Refi
The owner of a huge apartment complex in Derry has secured new debt.
Rockland Trust Completes Acquisition of Enterprise Bank
Massachusetts-based Rockland Trust has completed its acquisition of Enterprise Bank, with Enterprise shareholders receiving 7.5 million shares of Independent common stock and approximately $25.8 million in cash.
