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Hometown Mortgage, a division of bankESB, recently announced that three homeownership assistance programs will soon be available to lower-income homebuyers across Massachusetts and neighboring states. Hometown Mortgage has been selected to participate in three grant programs funded by FHLBank Boston. The Equity Builder Program provides grants of up to $32,099 to income-eligible, first-time homebuyers to …

Hometown Mortgage, a division of bankESB, has been recognized as the eighth largest lender on the MassHousing Top Ten Lenders list, underscoring the company’s continued commitment to expanding access to homeownership across the Commonwealth. In 2025, Hometown Mortgage delivered strong lending performance while helping individuals and families achieve their homeownership goals. Over the course of …

Hometown Mortgage, a division of bankESB, is thrilled to announce that Maria Luker (NMLS#: 29352) has been named one of MassHousing’s Top Loan Originators for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Luker earned recognition as a Platinum Level originator – one of only two in Massachusetts. MassHousing, Massachusetts’ affordable housing agency, …

Hometown Mortgage recently announced it had helped nearly 120 low- and moderate-income families across Massachusetts and neighboring states buy homes through securing nearly $3.5 million in grants and down payment assistance from homeownership programs in 2025. Hometown Mortgage helped borrowers secure more than $2.5 million in grants from three programs funded by FHLBank Boston. The …

Hometown Mortgage is hosting a free first-time homebuyer seminar at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7 at Abington Bank’s 1 Rockdale St., Braintree office. Join our experienced lending professional Susana Mauricio (NMLS# 907524) in partnership with Marc Dumay, Realtor® – Buy, Sell, Lease Real Estate and MONETTE VALLIERE, REALTOR® – Keller Williams ELITE. This seminar …

Available to low- and moderate-income homebuyers across New England Hometown Mortgage, a division of bankESB, recently announced that four homeownership assistance programs will soon be available to lower-income homebuyers across Massachusetts and neighboring states. Hometown Mortgage has set aside $200,000 for a new Special Purpose Credit grant program, available to borrowers purchasing homes in select …

Hometown Mortgage is hosting a free first-time homebuyer seminar in Spanish on March 1 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at bankHometown’s 270 Grove St. office in Worcester. Join our experienced lending professional Francisco Valdes (NMLS# 1622231) in partnership with Claudia Bergstrom and Jenny Cote from RE/MAX Diverse. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking …

Hometown Mortgage is a featured speaker in a three-day virtual first-time homebuyer seminar February 25, 26 and 27 from 5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. Join our experienced lending professional Shauna Roberts (NMLS# 303800) in partnership with NewVue Communities. This seminar will help you qualify for special mortgage products, provide tips to improve your credit, and …

Hometown Mortgage is hosting a free first-time homebuyer seminar on February 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at bankHometown’s 270 Grove St. branch in Worcester. Join our experienced lending professional Francisco Valdes (NMLS# 1622231) in partnership with Drew Whitehead from 1 Worcester Homes. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade, our experts …

Hometown Mortgage, North Shore Bank’s mortgage division, is hosting a free first-time homebuyer seminar on February 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the 4th floor at the Clocktower Business Center, 330 Lynnway, Lynn, MA 01901. Join our experienced lending professional Maria Luker (NMLS# 29352) in partnership with Walquiria Leguisamon, realtor with Return Realty …