The American Bankers Association (ABA) has released a new video highlighting the ways America’s banks have stepped up to support their customers, and their communities facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID19 pandemic. The video recognizes the efforts of banking employees across the country who are serving as ‘economic first responders’ in their communities, and also […]
Archives for 2020
Congratulations Mortgage Lenders
Each year, the Registry Review publishes data collected by The Warren Group outlining the top loan originators for the state of New Hampshire. Five mortgage lenders from Meredith Village Savings Bank were recognized. Lori Borrin, Vice President & Mortgage Loan Officer, was recognized as being the 7th highest loan producer in the state for both the […]
Please Vote For Us “Best of the Lakes Region”
It’s time for the second annual “Best of the Lakes Region” voting. We would appreciate your vote! We have been nominated for best bank or credit union, best customer service and best home mortgage! It really is an honor just to be nominated, and we appreciate the community’s support. You can vote as often as […]
IRS Raises Health Savings Account Contribution Limits for 2021
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) let you set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. By using untaxed dollars in an HSA to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses, you may be able to lower your overall health care costs. HSA funds generally may not be used to […]
Governor Sununu Announces Main Street Relief Fund for Small Businesses
Governor Sununu has authorized the allocation of $400 million in emergency funding from the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide emergency financial relief to New Hampshire small for-profit businesses due to the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. In order to be eligible, a business must have its principal place of business in New Hampshire […]
Money Flipping Schemes On the Rise
There have been reports of a rise in money flipping schemes, targeting consumers who’ve run into financial trouble due to pandemic-related unemployment. Money flipping is an attempt by scammers to lure consumers with promises of a payout. The target of the scam is required to pay a small amount up front in order to earn […]
Updates for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Borrowers
Meredith Village Savings Bank is grateful to have been able to help support you and your business with a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan as offered through the CARES Act, and implemented by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Our goal is to do all that we can to assist you through the impact of the […]
Participate in Our Annual Photo Contest
Sister Banks Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack), Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Savings Bank of Walpole are launched their annual community photo contest on May 11th. Winning full color photographs will be featured on five websites: the three Banks, New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) and NHTrust, as well as in desktop and wall […]
SBA Offers Clarity for Approved PPP Borrowers Attempting to Rehire Employees
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Treasury have developed new rulings about rehiring of employees that may help small businesses who have been approved for loans through the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but are struggling to rehire furloughed or laid off employees. Launched last month, the PPP provides small businesses with funds to […]
Rise in SIM Card Swapping Scams
Beware of an increase in Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card swapping. A SIM card swap happens when a hacker pretends to be you and convinces your mobile device carrier to switch your phone number over to a SIM card that they own. A SIM card is the tiny memory chip inside a mobile device that […]