Archives for 2020

Dayna Titus Promoted to Vice President, Deposit Operations Officer

Posted on December 28, 2020

New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) has announced the promotion of Dayna Titus to Vice President and Deposit Operations Officer. In this role, Titus will lead the staff, systems and services that support the deposit gathering programs for sister community mutual banks, Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) and Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW). “Dayna has extensive expertise in retail banking, including her experience working in various roles at Meredith Village Savings Bank’s branches, as well as her experience working in Operations supporting branch staff,” said Angela Strozewski, Executive Vice President and Senior Operations Officer at […]

Congress Re-Opens the Paycheck Protection Program

Posted on December 23, 2020

On December 21st, the U.S. Congress approved a new COVID-19 Relief Bill that includes re-authorization of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The bill contains several amendments to the PPP and forgiveness process for existing PPP loans. The following is a recap of some of the provisions within the new bill, which still must be signed into law. Specific rules, guidance, new loan applications and instructions have not yet been released. We will make the specific program information available on our website once it becomes publicly available and we have had an opportunity to review and understand it. Please stay tuned […]

Credential Stuffing on the Rise in the Area

Posted on December 23, 2020

This is the time of year when fraud attempts are on the rise. One type of fraud focused on online banking is called “credential stuffing.” This is when fraudsters obtain login IDs and passwords from other sites or apps, then attempt to use those same credentials elsewhere to see if customers use the same info for multiple sites or apps. Unfortunately, many people do use the same login IDs and passwords for multiple sites and apps – so credential stuffing is sometimes successful. Even if an attempt is not successful but the login ID matches an online banking user, the […]

Employees Celebrated During Virtual Recognition Event

Posted on December 23, 2020

Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) recently joined their sister companies, New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB), Merrimack County Savings Bank (Merrimack), NHTrust and Savings Bank of Walpole, in celebrating the achievements and service milestones of employees at their annual recognition event. With respect for the safety of employees and social distancing guidelines, instead of a traditional in person event, the company celebrated virtually. During the week-long celebration, each company President shared a video recognizing employee achievements and raffled prizes of gift certificates and gift baskets from local businesses. “We asked a lot of our employees this year, when they were also […]

Rise in Scam Calls Claiming to be Associated with the Bank

Posted on December 21, 2020

We have received reports of an uptick in fraud where local community members are receiving calls from cybercriminals claiming to be companies associated with the bank. In this case, the criminals are calling bank customers with the intent of collecting sensitive personal information. Please be aware that neither the bank nor anyone associated with us would ever call our customers to ask for sensitive information. If you or someone you know receives a call like this, hang up and contact us directly at our published phone number 800.922.6872. This type of fraud is also known as social engineering, or a […]

Holiday Hours and Transaction Processing Times

Posted on December 17, 2020

In observance of the upcoming holidays, we will be closed the following dates and times:Christmas Eve, December 24 – All offices will close at 1pm Christmas Day, December 25 – All offices will be closed New Year’s Eve, December 31 – All offices will close at 3pm New Year’s Day, January 1 – All offices will be closed On Christmas Eve, the cutoff time for mobile and branch deposits will be 1pm, the cutoff time for ATM transactions will be 3pm, and the cutoff time for loan payments and transfers from external accounts, ACH, wire transfers, positive pay and remote […]

We Are #1 in Mortgage Sales in Belknap County

Posted on December 9, 2020

Thanks to our loyal customers, we are the number one lender for residential mortgage loans in Belknap County through October 2020, according to the just released The Registry Review. In addition, Sue Ross was recognized as the top Mortgage Lender, closing the most mortgage loans in Belknap County during that same period, and Lori Borrin came in second. Lori is based out of the MVSB main office in Meredith and Sue has a remote office and assists customers throughout the Lake Winnipesaukee region. “Despite the significant challenges that 2020 has created, I am so proud that the lending team has […]

Local Businesses Receive Funding from MVSB via Jobs for New England Recovery Grants

Posted on December 8, 2020

Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is proud to be able to award grant funding to ten local businesses in conjunction with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s (FHLBank Boston) 2020 Jobs for New England Recovery Grant Program. A member institution of the FHLBank Boston, MVSB applied to the program and was selected to give $100,000 in grant funding to support small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have experienced significant losses because of COVID-19. Daniel Osetek, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer, championed the program for MVSB by completing the application to the FHLBank Boston and working with the Bank’s […]

MVSB Launches Annual Mitten Drive

Posted on November 30, 2020

With cold weather moving in and the holidays approaching, Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), is hosting their annual Mitten Tree drive. MVSB will contribute $2 to local foodbanks for warm weather accessories generously donated by local community members. To help protect donors during the pandemic, each branch will have a brightly decorated box where local community members can simply drop new handmade or store-bought mittens, hats, gloves and scarves. A complete list of locations are available at mvsb.com. “The Mitten Tree is a simple way for community members to get in the spirit of the holidays by helping those in […]

Mutual Benefits Brings Members the Magic of Christmas Savings with 5 Holiday Flash Sales

Posted on November 30, 2020

Your holiday season is about to get a little more magical – with extra savings on gift cards and special cash back incentives from Mutual Benefits!11/30 – 25% off $25 Amazon eGift Cards (Limit 2) 12/4 thru 12/6 – Triple Cash Back Rewards (up to $100) 12/7 – 25% off $25 Walmart eGift Cards (Limit 2) 12/11 – 25% off $25 Homegoods/ Marshalls eGift Cards (Limit 2) 12/14 – 25% off $10 Sephora and Bath & Body eGift Cards (Limit 3) Flash sales begin at noon and are available while supplies last. Be sure to sign up for notifications in […]