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. “Now is the time for us to realize the full potential of what we have built to deliver organic growth and solid financial returns,” Eastern...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. Rockland completed the merger with Lowell, Massachusetts-based Enterprise Bank...HRCU Promotes Bissonnette to Chief Lending Officer
Holy Rosary Credit Union announced the promotion of Travis Bissonnette to chief lending officer. The Rochester-based credit union said it was “recognizing his leadership, strategic impact and long-standing commitment to the credit union and its members.” Bissonnette...
BrightBridge Credit Union Finalizes Merger with Arrha Credit Union
BrightBridge Credit Union has officially finalized its merger with Arrha Credit Union. The newly merged credit union has 23 retail branches, combined assets of nearly $2.4 billion, and approximately 125,000 members in four states. Arrha’s name will be Arrha Credit...
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. Dowd joined MVSB in 2021 as a vice president of residential mortgage sales. The banks’ announcement said he “played a...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
