HarborOne Bancorp Nears Final Integration Milestone with Eastern Bank

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The operational merger of HarborOne Bancorp and Eastern Bank is approaching its conclusive phase. Following the legal consolidation completed nearly four months ago, the institutions are set for the critical final step: a full-scale systems migration scheduled for the weekend of February 21, 2026. This technical conversion will finalize the integration of customer accounts and services, marking the end of a major post-merger process.

Currently, HarborOne continues to operate as a distinct division under the Eastern Bank corporate umbrella. The completion of this systems shift will fully unite all banking and mortgage products on Eastern Bank's unified platform.

Management's primary objective has been to consolidate all financial products onto a single, efficient platform. The bank has already begun proactively informing its customer base about the impending product conversions. By leveraging the combined branch network, the enlarged entity aims to strengthen its position as a community-focused regional bank, anticipating greater operational efficiency from the increased scale.

The strategic move is underscored by significant balance sheet growth. Financial data updated on January 9 reveals the substantial impact of the acquisition. Pro forma figures indicate the addition of approximately $4.5 billion in loans and $4.3 billion in deposits to Eastern Bankshares' portfolio, markedly expanding its business volume.

Market Attention on Technical Execution and Future Performance

For investors and market observers, the paramount question is whether the technical migration will proceed smoothly. The banking sector has historically seen customer loyalty tested by operational difficulties during such complex system transitions.

Once the conversion is complete after the February 21 weekend, focus will shift decisively to the operational performance of the consolidated institution. Analysts will monitor how loan growth and net interest margins develop in the current economic environment, particularly as one-time integration costs subside and the anticipated synergies begin to materialize fully.