Berkshire Bank Expands Down Payment Assistance Program
Berkshire Bank announced yesterday that is has increased the funds available through its down payment assistance program to make homeownership more accessible to first-time homebuyers.
Boston, MassHousing Set Next Set of City-Owned Lots in Motion
Boston officials have tentatively designated the second set of development teams to create approximately 70 new homes on 15 city-owned parcels in Dorchester and Mattapan as the second phase of an effort to turn vacant city land into housing begins.
Numerated Lands Strategic Investment from Citi
Prominent Boston fintech firm Numerated has recieved a strategic investment from Citi to enhance its offering of AI-driven financial analysis for commercial lending.
Younger Customers Want More Advice from Their Banks
Personalized financial advice is increasingly important to retail bank customers, especially younger ones, a new J.D. Power survey has found.
Housing Costs Forcing Business to Expand Outside of MA
Rising costs of living and doing business in Massachusetts are now the dominant factors influencing local employers’ hiring and location decisions, and pushing some to expand elsewhere, according to a new survey.
Boston Harbor Now Hires Exec with Record of Political Wins
Linda Orel comes to the nonprofit with a background in lobbying around climate issues and historic preservation and will lead initiatives in waterfront development and climate resiliency.
Grossman Buys Quincy Shopping Center for $41M, Redevelopment Possible
A Quincy shopping plaza at 130-132 Granite St. has sold to a local developer after being included in an expansion of city officials’ downtown development plans.
ECSB and Liberty Bank Win Double Gold NEFMA Awards
East Cambridge Savings Bank and Middletown, Connecticut-based Liberty Bank both won two gold awards, more than any other financial institution this year.
Workers Credit Union Names New CEO
The Littleton credit union tapped its interim president and CEO, a former Colorado credit union executive, to lead it into the future.
Cape Cod 5 to Sell Orleans Office, Renovate Branch
Cape Cod 5, based in Hyannis, is under agreement with Orleans-based law firm La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth to sell an office property at 20 West Road, which currently holds its trust and asset management offices.
Red Line Car Makes Stop at South Boston Development Site
A vintage Red Line subway car arrived yesterday at the future site of On the Dot, a new residential and commercial development in South Boston being planned by developer Core Investments Inc.
Alberghini Joins Eastern Bank as Commercial Banking Team Leader
Eastern Bank announced on Monday that Joseph Alberghini will the bank’s new senior vice president on its commercial banking team.
OneUnited Bank Unveils First TV Ad Campaign
OneUnited Bank has unveiled its first television commercial campaign, timed to coincide with Juneteenth and promoting its new “OneLove” debit card and related financial products.
HUECU to Rebrand as ‘Harvard FCU’
Harvard University Employees Credit Union will be changing its name to “Harvard Federal Credit Union.”
BankFive Reopens New Bedford Branch After $2.5M Renovation
BankFive’s County Street Branch in New Bedford reopened on May 23 after an extensive renovation.
The Savings Bank Announces New Business Lending Platform
The Savings Bank recently announced the expansion of its banking services through TSB Business Direct, a digital lending platform for small local businesses.
Online-Only Banks Experience Decrease in Customer Satisfaction
A recent analysis by J.D. Power reveals an overall decline in customer satisfaction for online-only banks due to issues with customer service and efficient problem resolution, despite high interest rates.
Elyse Cherry
A devotion to social justice has guided Elyse Cherry’s decisions and helped shape her career. From her upbringing in working-class Revere to her onetime role as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer, the CEO of Boston Community Capital has long had a passion for helping others.
Lydia Chesnick
Don’t let her inclusion in the 2018 Best Lawyers in America fool you: Lydia Chesnick’s original career plan had nothing to do with the law.
Lisa Serafin
When it comes to urban planning, some might say the best part of a project is the design phase, the groundbreaking or the opening. For Lisa Serafin, however, the best part is what comes after.
