Fewer Banks Tightening Lending Standards, Raising Hopes
Fewer banks tightened lending standards as 2023 came to a close, a hopeful sign for businesses that broader loan access is on the horizon.
read moreEastern Bank-Cambridge Trust Merger Hits Delay
Eastern Bank and Cambridge Trust say their merger, formerly anticipated to close in the first quarter, won’t be completed on schedule.
read moreNewington Macy’s Sold to Mall Owner
Boston-based Torrington Properties, owner of Newington’s Mall at Fox Run, has bought the two buildings housing the mall’s Macy’s from the company for $16.25 million.
read moreForeign Firms Make Inroads on U.S. Homebuilding
As federal and state authorities continue to clamp down on foreign investments in American businesses and real estate that could pose a risk to national security, some foreign entities are expanding into American homebuilding.
read moreAfter Delays, State Says It Will Close on 220-Acre Laconia Sale
After two months-long delays, the state says it will close its $21.5 million deal on the 220-acre Laconia State School property on March 13. The state has tried to sell the property, which needs considerable work, including the removal of dilapidated buildings, for decades.
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