CRE Lending Pullback on Horizon?
Anxiety about an economic downturn is everywhere this fall. And if one hits, expect both traditional financial institutions and private lenders to take a step back from commercial real estate.
South Shore Bank Adds New Loan Technology Provider
The bank says the software from Lenders Cooperative will help it automate and standardize back-office collaboration across the loan lifecycle.
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
Personnel File – No. 416
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Personnel File – No. 415
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Personnel File – No. 414
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
LIHTC Increases Could Boost Bank CRE Investment
Area bankers say the big boost to federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” could unlock more funds even though the rest of real estate is starved for capital.
Can Good Service Help in Uncertain Economic Times?
The economy might be searching for stability as it rides President Donald Trump’s tariff rollercoaster, but bank consumers are growing increasingly satisfied with their financial institution.
Charlesbridge MHC Names Daniel Brennan CFO
Daniel Brennan has been named chief financial officer of Charlesbridge MHC, the mutual holding company of Dedham Savings and South Shore Bank.
Personnel File – No. 397
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Personnel File – No. 393
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Personnel File – No. 392
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Personnel File – No. 387
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
160-Unit MBTA Communities Development Breaks Ground in Westwood
The project, funded by Dedham Savings and South Shore Bank, is Westwood’s first project to be submitted to the state for certification under a housing production plan designed to comply with the MBTA Communities law.
Personnel File – No. 375
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Dedham Savings, South Shore Bank Complete Holding Company Merger
Both banks will continue operating independently from each other but say they will have the ability to support each other in taking on more of bigger loans.
Photos: 2023 in Philanthropy
The developers, banks, construction companies, credit unions, real estate brokerages, property managers and others in Massachusetts’ real estate and banking industries had a busy year when it came to giving.
Bankers Say Deal Flow, Interest Rates to Blame for CRE Drop-Off
Some Massachusetts bankers say they’re still quite willing to lend – and it’s not any change in their lending standards that are to blame for a drop-off in construction and purchase mortgages.
Personnel File – No. 347
Who’s on the move? From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s The Personnel File.
Community Good Works
Berkshire Bank volunteers packaged over 47,000 meals that were then donated to Veterans at Veterans Inc. and the Worcester Food Pantry during its annual X-Day, bank-wide volunteer event. See who else gave back.
