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...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. Kevin...
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 The effort was intended to highlight the collective efforts by New Hampshire’s banking industry to support...
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. Beginning next year, mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be able to acquire loans of...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
