Industry News
Leading Banking’s Laboratory
By | October 14, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAshley Nagle Eknaian did not start her financial services career working with technology, but after almost two decades in the industry, she’s found her way to the top at heads Eastern Labs, Eastern Bank’s fintech incubator.
The Anatomy of a Real Estate Email Scam
By | October 14, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock LinkWire fraud has registered a year-over-year increase in losses of about 85-90 percent, and real estate transactions are one of scammers’ favorite targets. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to protect yourself and your customers.
Savings Bank of Walpole’s Rosley Chosen for NHHFA Felowship
October 11, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock LinkSarah Rosley, a mortgage loan officer with the $425 million-asset Savings Bank of Walpole, is off on a new adventure. She was chosen by the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) to participate in its Homeownership Fellowship Program.
State’s First Mass Timber Commercial Building Lands Financing
October 11, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock LinkTwo weeks before it is scheduled to break ground, New Hampshire’s first mass timber building has landed construction financing.
Second Large Multifamily Project Proposed in Bedford
By | October 10, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA second developer is proposing to build a large multifamily development along South River Road in Bedford.
Ground Broken on PROCON-Designed 54K SF Unitil Facility
October 9, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock LinkUnitil, a Seacoast provider of natural gas and electricity, was joined by state and local officials, business leaders and employees for the groundbreaking ceremony of its planned 54,000-square-foot regional facility in Exeter on Oct. 4.
Sugar River Bank’s Pitkin Named to FDIC Advisory Committee
October 9, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe president and CEO of Newport’s Sugar Hill Bank is going to have the FIDC’s ear as it seeks advice on issues affecting community banks.
Citing Lack of Demand, Large Bedford Project Flips from Office-Retail to Multifamily
By | October 7, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe future of a large redevelopment of the former Bedford Macy’s site is now up in the air following developers’ request to town officials that they be able to replace a proposed movie theater and office complex with almost 300 residential units.
Demand for New High-End Homes Hits Supply Constraints
By | October 7, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAs luxury homebuilders gear up for the annual Lakes Region Parade of Homes, held Oct. 12-14, many say they’re finding it increasingly difficult to find the necessary labor and available land to develop into their high-end creations.
Believe It or Not, Holidays Are a Good Time to Sell
By | October 7, 2019 | Reprints | Unlock LinkBusy with holiday parties, buying gifts and perhaps taking a family vacation, many sellers don’t have the time to make their homes ready for sale, so they don’t even bother.