CrossCountry Mortgage tops NJBIZ mortgage lenders list
CrossCountry Mortgage led lenders serving New Jersey with $3.1 billion in originations, topping the 2026 Mortgage Bankers & Brokers list from the NJBIZ Leads & Data Center.
NJ health insurance marketplace premiums set to skyrocket in 2026
As enhanced federal tax credits expire, some costs could climb 174% next year, impacting Get Covered NJ enrollees.
NJ bill seeks state-level Community Reinvestment Act
According to advocates, the proposed legislation would help ensure fair lending, oversight and investment in underserved communities.
Zimmerman sworn in as banking, insurance commissioner
Justin Zimmerman has served in an acting capacity since June 2023. He succeeds Marlene Caride, following her appointment to the New Jersey Superior Court.
NJ public bank board releases recommendations
The group has been at work since 2019, when Gov. Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order tasking the body with overseeing the development and implementation of the financial institution.
NJ now requires large employer health plans to provide abortion coverage
According to a report from the state, the mandate “will not increase premiums in any material way,” and any that do occur could be mitigated by savings from a reduction in pregnancy care, including prenatal visits, delivery and postnatal visits.
Zimmerman nominated as permanent NJDOBI commisioner
“In addition to the time he has already spent serving as Acting Commissioner, Justin’s prior experience as the department’s Chief of Staff makes him more than qualified for this position," said Gov. Phil Murphy.
Murphy names replacement for departing DOBI commissioner
Following Marlene Caride's confirmation as a New Jersey Superior Court judge this week, Gov. Phil Murphy announced New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Chief of Staff Justin Zimmerman as acting leader.
NJ takes action against MV Realty for misleading consumers
“This company misled consumers about the true nature of its product,” said Attorney General Matthew Platkin. “MV Realty sold its product as free money when it was really a loan secured by what is often consumers’ most valuable asset, their home."
Horizon BCBS New Jersey gets OK for nonprofit reorg (updated)
Effective Nov. 1, the state's sole health service corporation, Horizon Healthcare Services Inc., is reorganized into a mutual holding company structure called Horizon Mutual Holdings Inc. (HMH).
Application complete, public hearings set for Horizon BCBSNJ reorganization (updated)
At the meetings, the state's largest insurer will present an overview of its plan to become a mutual holding company, the same structure Blue Cross Blue Shield companies operate under in 18 other states.















