Why Does Mass. Still Buy Homes?
A third of Massachusetts homeowners skipped a bill to pay their mortgage in the last 12 months. And for many, affording a home purchase is harder than ever. So why do so many people here still want one?
Bluestone Bank Joins Mutual Bancorp Holding Company
Bluestone Bank has officially joined Mutual Bancorp, the now-$8.4 billion mutual holding company for Cape Cod 5 and Fidelity Bank.
St. Mary’s CU, MetroWest FCU Complete Merger
St.Mary’s Credit Union and MetroWest Community Federal Credit Union have officially combined to create a $1.15 billion credit union.
Boston Luxury Market Pricing Outperforming Non-Luxury Homes
Luxury homes are seeing prices increase at a greater rate than non-luxury homes across the country, according to a new report from Redfin. The Boston luxury market is showing similar trends.
Needham Bank Expansion into New Hampshire Continues
Needham Bank has opened a new location in New Hampshire as it, like several of its peer Massachusetts institutions, looks for growth to the north.
Boston Homeowners Still Seeking Move Elsewhere
A net 11,743 Massachusetts residents were looking to leave the state in the first quarter of 2026, according to an estimate based on home-search traffic on listings portal Redfin.
Lack of Inventory Giving Sellers Advantage in Mass.
The pace of home sales may be slower in Massachusetts this year, but sellers still hold the upper hand, observers say.
Chase to Double ‘Community Center’ Expanded Branches
Chase Bank says it’s expanding the number of its bulked-up branches designed to teach financial literacy and support small businesses in underserved communities.
Massachusetts Added Over 34K Homes in 2025
Massachusetts is already 15 percent of the way to its 10-year housing construction goal after just one year, but that pace isn’t likely to be sustained.
Eastern Bank Hires CRE Lender from Chase
Eastern Bank has hired Paul Davis as one of its new commercial real estate relationship managers.
Homeownership Satisfaction High But Affordability Affects Experience
New polling data released this morning shows how housing affordability struggles don’t end in Massachusetts once someone manages to close on their house.
Boston Home Sellers Stay Firm On Concessions
Boston home sellers are reluctant to make concessions compared to the rest of the nation.
Former GFA FCU CFO Headed to NY Credit Union
Channing Harwood is joining New York-based Sunmark Credit Union as the institution’s new chief financial officer.
Stepping Up Once Again
Jim Petkewich started 2024 as the EVP and COO of St. Mary’s Credit Union, then served as interim president and CEO until the credit union hired Grace Lee. Now he’s back in the CEO seat after less than a year
Aging CEOs Create Multi-Faceted Next Generation of Leaders
As the age of bank chief executive officers rises, the next generation of leaders will take a different path to the top than their predecessors.
Mass. AG Secures $7M Settlement For Renters
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has reached a $7 million settlement with LivCor over its rent pricing.
Ion Bank to Merge With The Cooperative Bank
Ion Bank will be merging with The Cooperative Bank, with the latter operating as a division of the Connecticut-based institution.
Massachusetts Real Estate Market Continues Stagnation in May
The Massachusetts residential real estate market continued its slow start to 2026 in May.
Mass. Bank and Credit Unions Testify on Interchange Fees
Massachusetts banks and credit unions argued in support of interchange fees on credit card transactions to a state committee earlier this week.
Bristol County Savings Bank Affiliate Surpasses $1B in Assets
An affiliate of Taunton-based Bristol County Savings Bank has surpassed $1 billion in assets, the bank announced at its annual meeting.
