Leader Bank Opens Andover Branch
Leader Bank has officially opened a branch in Andover, one of three it’s opening across the state in three months.
Leader Bank Adds First Cape Cod Branch
Leader Bank has added its first branch on Cape Cod, complimenting the Arlington-based bank’s existing loan office in Mashpee
Leader Bank Adds Former Citizens Private Bankers
Leader Bank has announced four new hires, bankers who’ve all left Citizens Private Bank to join the Arlington-based lender.
Intentional Investments Helped Top Mass. Loan Originators Succeed
Massachusetts’ top-performing loan originators in 2025 found success in a volatile year thanks to investments from the banks, credit unions and mortgage companies the work for.
New Hampshire’s Top Lenders of 2025, Ranked
Banker & Tradesman’s sister publication has ranked which banks, credit unions and mortgage companies are doing the most residential and commercial lending in New Hampshire.
Many Loan Products Make the Difference for Top Lenders
This year’s top bank lenders said having sizable suites of loan products were key to meeting homeowners’ needs, and gaining greater wallet-share down the line.
Leader Bank to Open Three Branches Across Mass.
Leader Bank has announced plans to open three new branches across Massachusetts in 2026: in the Seaport, the North Shore and on Cape Cod.
Rate Uncertainty Adds Questions for Mass. Buyers
After a strong end to 2025, political uncertainty could add to mortgage rate volatility and make 2026 confusing for Massachusetts homebuyers.
In Fight for Deposit Dollars, Banks Wield Data – and Relationships
The Federal Reserve’s fall rate-cutting cycle has local banks staring each other down. At stake: shrinking profit margins and access to the deposits they need to make money.
Banks, Private CRE Lenders Eye Busy Fall
Expected Federal Reserve interest rate cuts have local bankers looking for ways to shave basis points off commercial real estate loan rates – and private lenders planning to defend market positions
Low-Risk Multifamily Market Attracts Increased Bank Investment
Multifamily has become the almost last asset class standing when it comes to ground-up commercial development in Massachusetts, and banks are increasing their involvement in the sector accordingly.
LeaderBank Adds Escrow Payment Option
DepositLink allows real estate brokerages, agents and escrow holders to request time-sensitive payments digitally from homebuyers.
Local Bankers Optimistic After Fed Moves Wednesday
While the Federal Reserve held fast despite jitters that have gripped the national economy in recent weeks, local bankers are remaining optimistic about the potential for lower interest rates this year.
Leader Bank Announces Expanded Partnership With Blend
Leader Bank announced it’s buying more services from Blend, a fintech that sells a residential loan origination platform.
Mass. Banks Growing CRE Market Share
In a year that saw banks take up a larger chunk of the commercial real estate lending pool, local and regional banks were among the top local CRE lenders.
Community Good Works
Clinton Savings Bank announced it collected around $10,000 worth of toys and other donations for local families in its first-ever holiday toy drive. See who else gave back.
New Agent Commission Rules Could Spark Confusion
Industry leaders are hoping for the best but bracing for the worst, and say it could take years to sort out real estate agent compensation issues as new rules take effect this week.
Leader Bank Will Finance Buyer Agent Commissions in Wake of NAR Settlement
Starting Saturday, buyers in some home-sales could have to come up with over $10,000 on top of the thousands they’ve saved for a down payment,
Advocate: Mass. Banks, CUs Have Growth Opportunity in Gateway Cities
While banks and credit unions are making gains in mortgage lending, they are struggling in the state’s working-class, industrial Gateway Cities. But an expert says they have an edge over their competition.
With Refis Pricey, HELOCs Kept Customers Satisfied
Prospective home sellers felt trapped in 2023, but watched their equity hit record levels. That made renovations funded by home equity loan products an attractive option – something Massachusetts’ top loan originators were happy to offer.
