In Brief: Pa. Thrift Completes Meridian Branch Deal

Commonwealth Savings Bank has completed its purchase of 11 branches of the former Meridian Bank, with $400 million in deposits and $123 million in loans.

The branches, located in Berks and Lebanon counties, will significantly increase the thrift's presence in the area, giving it 51 branches in southeastern Pennsylvania.

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