We are proud to have been named one of New Hampshire’s 2022 top lenders by the Registry Review. Each year, the Registry Review published data collected by The Warren Group outlining the top purchase and non-purchase loans made by banks, credit unions and mortgage companies in the state based on total dollar volume and total number of loans closed. MVSB ranked as a leader in the following areas:#1 Bank for Number & Volume of Single-Family Purchase Loans #1 Bank for Number & Volume of Condominium Purchase Loans #3 Bank for Volume of Multi-Family Purchase Loans #5 Bank for Number of […]
Archives for 2023
Submit Your Photos to MVSB’s Annual Community Photo Contest
We are excited to announce the launch of our annual community photo contest, open to the public now through June 30. Submitted photos should represent what it means to explore, live, work or play in New Hampshire. Winning photos will be featured in MVSB’s complimentary 2024 community calendar, website, social media and/or note cards. “We are looking for images that convey all aspects of life and beauty in New Hampshire – from daily life and scenery to local events and celebrations,” said Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at MVSB. “The contest is one of […]
You Can Feel Confident in Our Stability
We know that the recent failure of several large public banks has been unsettling and we want to reassure you of our stability as your trusted local bank. It’s important to us that you feel confident your funds are secure with MVSB and we welcome you to reach out with any questions or concerns. For 154 years, our mission to serve our neighbors and communities as a mutual bank has been steadfast, and it is always our first priority to do right by you. That clarity in purpose means you can rely on us as your financial partner, and know […]
Construction Underway at Former Hoffman’s Furniture Building for New Apartments and Retail Space in Downtown Rochester
The site of the former iconic Hoffman’s Furniture store in the heart of downtown Rochester will soon see new life with construction underway for a 6-story mixed-use building with financing support led by MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank). Developers Paul and Greg Grant of Lilac City Development purchased the site at 44-55 North Main Street in November 2021. The former furniture store had sat vacant for more than 30 years before being demolished in August 2022. Traynor Cully, MVSB Commercial Loan Officer, worked closely with Paul and Greg to develop a $13 million construction lending package to lead financing efforts […]
We Appreciate Your Votes!
Voting for the annual Best of the Lakes Region contest has begun! MVSB has been nominated for Best Home Mortgage, Best Bank, Best Customer Service and Best Place to Work – and the MVSB Fund at NH Charitable Foundation is in the running for best non-profit. It is an honor just to be nominated and we’d appreciate your support and votes! To vote for your favorite local businesses, visit votelakesbest.com/MVSB. You can vote once per day through April 7.
MVSB Supports Construction of Supportive Housing for Farmsteads of New England
Farmsteads of New England expects to commence construction this spring on its Redberry Farm Supportive Housing Project in Epping, which seeks to create housing for 27 individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are proud to support this effort with a $7,000 tax credit purchase through the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Deborah DeScenza, Farmsteads of New England Founder and Executive Director, said this project is based off the model originally developed at the Rosewald Farm in Hillsborough. “Our model is unique in that residents gain independence and develop a sense of belonging and accomplishment as they participate in farming […]
Regional Economic Development Center’s Business Loan Fund for New Americans Receives Support from MVSB
We are proud to support the Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) with a $5,500 tax credit purchase through the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). The tax credits support the REDC’s New Americans Loan Fund, which offers business financing to new American business owners seeking to open or grow a business in New Hampshire. “REDC is thankful for the generous support MVSB has provided in purchasing tax credits that will aid this vital program,” said Laurel Adams, REDC President. “The NH New Americans Loan Fund ensures the newest members of our communities have the opportunity to start and grow their own […]
Due to planned maintenance, access to telephone banking, online banking and the app may be intermittent beginning at 11pm on Saturday 3/25 through early Sunday morning 3/26. We apologize for any inconvenience. In addition, we know that the recent news in our industry has been unsettling and want to reassure you of our stability as your trusted local bank. For 154 years, our mission to serve our neighbors and communities as a mutual bank has been steadfast – and you can count on us to make careful and measured decisions so that we can continue to serve you. Read more below.
Scammers Pose as Amazon Representatives
The MVSB Fraud Team has reported a recent uptick of Amazon scams targeting local residents. In most reports, scammers call posing as an “Amazon representative” asking to verify a bogus charge. When the victim replies that the charge is not authorized, the scammer then requests the name of their bank to transfer them to the “fraud department” to resolve the issue. In reality, the victim is transferred to another scammer posing as a fraud center employee looking to gather sensitive information such as their social security number or bank account details to commit fraud and identity theft. Remember, if any […]
Trending Scam Involves Transferring Money via Barcode
A recent scam has surfaced where fraudsters use barcodes to trick victims into transferring money. The scam begins with a call or text from someone claiming to be from the Federal Reserve. They state that your financial account has been compromised and money needs to be transferred to a federal safe deposit box as soon as possible to keep it safe. To perpetrate the scam, the caller will text you a barcode and instructions to visit a large retailer to have it scanned at the service desk. You will then be asked for your debit card to pay the funds […]
