We are proud to support Lakes Region Community Developers (LRCD) with the purchase of $10,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). The funds will be put towards the Gale School Redevelopment Project at 60 Concord Street in Belmont Village. The Gale School was built in 1894, and was used by the Belmont School District until the mid-1980s when it was vacated. Since then, the empty building has stood vacant and fallen into disrepair. In 2017 it was selected as one of New Hampshire’s Seven to Save and in 2018 was named to the New […]
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Realtor Safety Webinar on September 23
On September 23 at 10am we will be hosting a complimentary webinar on safety for local Realtors. In the hour-long virtual event, former Tilton Police Chief and security expert Bobby Cormier will provide real world best practices to help Realtors remain safe on the job. “When business hours are flexible and meeting clients in new and unfamiliar settings is the norm, it’s important to make personal safety a priority,” said Cormier. “With the added stresses of low inventory, bidding wars and financial pressures due to the pandemic, we hope this webinar will give local Realtors some simple tips, techniques and […]
Help for Renters and Landlords
The following information is available via the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for renters and landlords. State and local organizations are distributing federal rental assistance in their communities. The money can help landlords and renters who are struggling to keep up with rent and other bills. Many programs take applications from both landlords and renters. If you’re a renter having trouble paying your rent, utilities, or other housing costs – or if you’re a landlord trying to stay afloat with tenants in this situation – help may be available. State and local programs are taking applications from renters and landlords […]
Mutual Benefits – Improved Cash Back Rewards & Updated App
Mutual Benefits has launched an improved Cash Back Rewards program. To ensure you can access this new program from the Mutual Benefits mobile app, Apple users will need to delete their current app and download the new app from the app store. Android apps will update automatically. Beginning Friday, August 27th the new Cash Back Program offers customers 50% more quarterly earnings when you shop online and there are no minimum purchase requirements to earn your 50% Cash Back up to $25 per quarter, $100 per year! With over 1.5 billion members world-wide, Rakuten is clearly the industry leader in […]
MVSB Supports Monarch School of New England’s Horticultural Therapy and Gardening Program
We are proud to support Monarch School of New England (MSNE) in Rochester with a $5,000 donation to the school’s Horticultural Therapy and Gardening Program. The donation will be used to provide plants, seeds, compost bins, tools, and other supplies for the gardens. In their nurturing environment, MSNE uses expertise in creative and occupational therapies, including work, art and activity-based learning to educate children with varying levels of intellectual, physical, medical and behavioral disabilities. The school’s Horticultural Program involves nature-based learning and therapy that occurs in a safe, accessible, and beautiful setting. A full-time registered horticultural therapist oversees the program, […]
The Community School Summer Camp Receives Support from MVSB
We are proud to support the Community School in Tamworth with a donation of $5,000 to be used for their 2021 summer camp program. The program, which also receives grant money from the Tamworth Foundation, is free to Tamworth residents. Children from surroundings towns, including Albany, Madison, Moultonborough, Ossipee and Sandwich can also enroll at a cost. MVSB’s donation will help offset that cost for local campers. The Community School’s summer day camp offers five sessions between the months of July and August for campers ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade. Attendees select up to four activities to participate in […]
MVSB Welcomes Susan Ordway as Vice President, Digital Banking Officer
Please join us in welcoming Susan Ordway, Vice President, Digital Banking Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). In this position, Ordway will manage the Digital Banking department and oversee online and mobile banking services for customers of MVSB, Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack), and Savings Bank of Walpole. In addition to these responsibilities, Susan will also play an important role in researching and developing emerging technology as part of the banks’ continual efforts to offer the latest in digital banking options for customers. “In today’s world, it’s critical that we provide the same exceptional service online as our […]
Mutual Benefits Members – Get 25% Cash Back from TicketXpress in July Only!
The savings are heating up with Mutual Benefits! Members who purchase tickets to theme parks, movies, events, shows & sports, water parks and more with TicketXpress save even more with 25% cash back in July! Visit www.mymutualbenefits.com to start saving! Not yet a member? Learn more about our exclusive savings and identity theft coverage program at mvsb.com/mutual-benefits. Meredith Village Savings Bank has selected Generations Gold, Inc. (GenGold®), a fully independent third party service provider, to provide travel and other discounted services on an exclusive basis to Mutual Benefits members. All liabilities, claims, damages and demands are the direct responsibility of GenGold®, […]
MVSB Mortgage Originators Rank at the Top Locally and Statewide
Lori Borrin, Kelly Beebee, Susan Ross, Nanci Coughlin, and Marcy Dembiec were recently recognized as Top Loan Originators in New Hampshire by the Registry Review. Each year, the Registry Review publishes data collected by The Warren Group outlining the top loan originators in the state and its regions based on total dollar volume and number of loans closed. In the most recent rankings, MVSB Originators took four out of five top spots in the Lakes and Mountains regions in both categories, and Lori Borrin, Vice President & Mortgage Loan Originator placed 2nd in dollar volume and 3rd for number of […]
Please join us in welcoming Bonnie Leighton to MVSB as a Mortgage Loan Originator
Bonnie Leighton has joined Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as a Mortgage Loan Originator. She is based out of MVSB’s Portsmouth office located at 2839 Lafayette Rd. “Bonnie’s keen knowledge of a wide variety of loan programs, including FHA, VA, RD, and NH Housing, in addition to her passion for construction lending and experience in both the consumer and technical sides will make her a valuable asset to the team,” commented Charles Dowd, Vice President, Residential Mortgage Sales Officer for MVSB. “Her expertise and relationship management skills providing timely communication with builders, clients, and realtors ensures a smooth and streamlined process. […]
