We are proud to announce that Nicole Ames, Mortgage Loan Officer, NMLS# 2370119 has graduated from the 2024-2025 New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellows program.
Just 11 New Hampshire homebuying professionals were chosen this year to participate in the program, which offers housing industry professionals an interactive and educational opportunity to explore the issues and challenges of the mortgage finance system. Fellows participate in a six housing-focused workshops covering factors and issues at a local and national level, and delve into the many programs available through New Hampshire Housing to support residents.
“Nicole has a genuine passion for assisting local individuals and families in realizing their dreams of owning a home. Over the past year, she’s put in a lot of effort to grow her knowledge of residential lending and affordable housing through this fantastic program,” shared Jaime Frederes, Senior Vice President & Residential Lending Officer. “Her fellowship experience will provide homebuyers with elevated expertise as they journey through the home buying process.”
Ames joined MVSB in 2022 and is based out of the Bank’s Rochester office at 21 Farmington Road (Route 11). In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys spending time outdoors and giving back to her community. She volunteers her time with Vouchers for Veterans, a local nonprofit that provides grocery vouchers to local veterans in Maine and NH to be used to purchase food goods at local farmers markets. She also volunteers at the local soup kitchen regularly in Rochester, and is a member of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
MVSB has been serving the essential banking needs of people, businesses, nonprofits and municipalities for over 150 years. As a mutual savings bank, MVSB has no stockholders but rather operates for the benefit of its customers, employees and community. Since our founding, one thing has always remained true: caring is at the heart of everything we do. By building and nurturing relationships, we believe that we can cultivate a community where we all thrive. It all starts with caring about our customers and neighbors. To learn more, visit any of the local branch offices located in New Hampshire in Alton, Ashland, Center Harbor, Exeter, Gilford, Laconia, Melvin Village, Meredith, Moultonborough, North Conway, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Rochester or Wolfeboro, call 800.922.6872 or visit mvsb.com.
Caption: Nicole Ames (Center), MVSB Mortgage Loan Officer, NMLS# 2370119- 2024/25 New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellows Graduate
