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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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

We welcome David McMahon as Branch & Business Development Manager at the our Portsmouth Office at 2839 Lafayette Road. David will oversee day-to-day operations at the location, assuming the role of Jim Carrigan, who was recently promoted to Regional Vice President. “David’s prior banking experience, leadership style and customer service skills made him an excellent candidate to lead this Portsmouth team,” said Jim. “I know he is eager to hit the ground running and help continue to grow MVSB’s presence in the Seacoast region.” “MVSB has a longstanding reputation of caring for their customers, businesses and employees and it is […]

From the coffee shop to your favorite streaming service, when you use your MVSB Debit Mastercard now through June 30 you may be entered for a chance to be surprised and with a special trip or statement credit. Visit https://jhasurprisespromo.com/ for the official sweepstakes rules and entry information. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Existing Mastercard cardholders who are U.S. res 18+ before 3/1/23. PIN-based debit, Int’l & corp. transactions ineligible.

Building a new home can be even more exciting – and challenging – than finding an existing home to purchase. And the financing works differently too. With in-house construction specialists, MVSB works with you every step of the way, helping to ensure your project stays on time and on budget. Our construction specialists will walk you through the entire process from  A to Z and you’ll  learn how our lending team can help you navigate all the steps. Three dates and locations:Thursday, March 16 from 5:30-7:30pm at Comfort Inn and Suites, 10 Hotel Dr, Dover Tuesday, March 21 from 5:30-7:30pm […]

Congratulations to Brian and his fiancé, who recently closed on their new home in Madison. They worked closely with Brittany Hodge, MVSB Mortgage Loan Officer, NMLS #2387835, to achieve their dream of owning a property with scenic views of the Mount Washington Valley. The couple recently moved from Virginia and were referred to MVSB through their realtor. Facing a cooling housing market and nationally rising interest rates, Brittany worked quickly to help in their efforts to find and finance a home that checked their boxes. “We wanted to work with a local community bank and we knew we were in […]

We are proud to announce the promotion of Adam McKinney to Branch & Business Development Manager at the Bank’s Main Office at 24 NH Route 25 in Meredith. Adam previously served as Branch Services Supervisor at the same location and he will take the place of Cathy Sleeper, who was recently promoted to Regional Vice President. “Adam cares deeply about the success of our community, and he is well regarded by customers for exceptional service and by his fellow team members as a dependable colleague and a strong leader,” said Sleeper. “We are pleased to recognize his hard work and […]

The MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) Fund at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded $124,500 in grant funding to 39 local nonprofit organizations. This includes $108,500 donated to 23 local agencies and $16,000 to 16 area food pantries. The grants are in addition to MVSB’s contributions throughout the year in the form of donations, sponsorships, scholarships and volunteer efforts by employees. “Each year, grants from the MVSB Fund help our local nonprofit organizations make meaningful improvements, add programming and simply keep up with demand, which has been especially challenging in recent years,” said Marcus Weeks, MVSB President. “We are […]