Real Estate & Legal Business Banking Solutions

Your supportive banking partner since 1921

We’re Here to Support Your Success

Since 1921, we’ve been your trusted banking partner for real estate professionals and attorneys. As a community bank, we offer personalized service, local decision-making, and deep market understanding to create solutions that fit your needs.

Real Estate Professional Services

  • Commercial real estate financing with local market expertise and competitive rates 
  • Escrow account management with dedicated real estate transaction support 
  • Construction and development loans with flexible terms for your projects 
  • Equipment financing for office technology, vehicles, and tools 
  • Seasonal cash flow solutions for regional market cycles 

Legal Services Banking Solutions

  • IOLTA trust accounts with Massachusetts compliance and personalized support 
  • Law firm operating accounts with detailed reporting and specialized features 
  • Practice financing for office expansion, equipment, and partnership needs 
  • Trust fund administration for probate and estate planning practices 
  • Business lines of credit to manage case expenses and operational cash flow 

Solutions by Professional Type

Whether you’re a solo practitioner or manage a large firm, we have specialized banking solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your professional practice.

Real Estate Agents & Brokers

Banking solutions designed for real estate agents with commission-based income and transaction-focused needs.

  • Commission-optimized checking 
  • Escrow account management 
  • Mobile banking capabilities 
  • Professional expense tracking 
  • Seasonal income planning 

Property Developers & Investors

Comprehensive financing solutions for real estate development from land acquisition through project completion.

  • Construction loan expertise 
  • Development financing options 
  • Multi-project credit lines 
  • Portfolio management services 
  • Local market knowledge 

Law Firms & Solo Attorneys

Complete banking solutions for attorneys including trust account compliance and practice financing options.

  • IOLTA trust accounts 
  • Practice financing options 
  • Professional expense management 
  • Compliance support services 
  • Retirement planning assistance 

Title Companies & Closing Agents

Specialized banking for title companies and closing agents handling multiple real estate transactions.

  • High-volume escrow accounts 
  • Wire transfer services 
  • Multi-client fund management 
  • Automated reporting systems 
  • Same-day processing options 

Real Estate & Legal Banking FAQs

Get answers to common questions about specialized business banking for real estate professionals and attorneys throughout our service area.

Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) are specialized accounts where attorneys hold client funds. We provide Massachusetts-compliant IOLTA accounts with expert support. 

Yes, we provide comprehensive commercial real estate financing including purchase loans, refinancing, and construction loans with competitive rates and local expertise. 

We understand regional market cycles and offer cash flow solutions including seasonal credit lines and payment scheduling designed for your business rhythms. 

By combining FDIC primary insurance and DIF excess deposit insurance, we provide our depositors full insurance on all deposits, no matter the balance. 

Our local decision-making process means faster approvals. Most business loan decisions are made within days rather than weeks, helping you move forward quickly.