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CUs, Small Mutuals Find Wins

CUs, Small Mutuals Find Wins

While the state’s regional banks face liquidity pressures and have tightened their credit standards so far this year, Massachusetts’ smaller credit unions and mutual banks saw skyrocketing growth in commercial loan volumes in the first six months of the year.

LOs in a Whole New World

LOs in a Whole New World

Last year may have started off with a bang for many Massachusetts loan originators, but the sprint rapidly slowed to a jog, and then a slog, as rising interest rates upended the residential mortgage market.

Top Mass. LOs Busy in Booming Market

Top Mass. LOs Busy in Booming Market

Last year was one of the busiest on record for the state’s loan originators. So, who came out ahead in the $127.2 billion market? Banker & Tradesman has analyzed the results and identified the top loan originators in Massachusetts.

A Pivotal Year Approaches for Union Square

A Pivotal Year Approaches for Union Square

After years of planning, USQ broke ground on our first site at the $2 billion Union Square redevelopment in July. Next year, transformative transit investments will arrive, and plans for new buildings in the neighborhood will be revealed.

Staff and Technology Key to Record Loan Volumes

Staff and Technology Key to Record Loan Volumes

When the economy began to close down a year ago, the mortgage industry faced questions about how the pandemic would affect lending. But as interest rates continued to drop in 2020, lenders soon found that consumers looking to refinance their homes would keep the industry busy.

New Talent Powered Lenders’ Growth

New Talent Powered Lenders’ Growth

While some of the names on this year’s list of Fast 50 lenders may be relatively new in the Massachusetts market, many of the faces behind those lenders carry years of experience in the state’s mortgage industry.

Celebrating the Winners of the Massachusetts Banking Choice Awards

Celebrating the Winners of the Massachusetts Banking Choice Awards

The Banking Choice Awards recognize banks that receive high marks from their customers in four categories: Customer Service, Technology, Contribution to the Community and Overall Quality. Winners were determined by detailed analysis of a comprehensive, independent survey administered by Customer Experience Solutions Inc., a recognized leader in tracking and measuring customer experience.

Brexit, Rising Rates Contribute To Shift

Massachusetts lenders last year continued to be dogged by tight inventory and low interest rates, but those who dominated this year’s Top Lenders invested in staff and technology to drive loan growth.