The Center for Financial Training & Education Alliance (CFTEA) has announced that Katrina Randlett, Learning and Development Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB), has been awarded the Sapphire Award – Council of the Year. The Sapphire Award – Council of the Year recognizes innovative approaches to education that have allowed continued employee learning and enhancement during the current health crisis. In her role, Randlett oversees the planning and execution of learning and professional growth, workplace engagement and leadership development for NHMB. NHMB is a shared service organization that provides essential services to three one-hundred fifty year old mutual community […]
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David Cronin Promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) has announced that David Cronin has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for the organization. NHMB is a shared service organization that provides essential services to three one-hundred fifty year old mutual community banks in New Hampshire – Savings Bank of Walpole, Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) and Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) – as well as their sister organization NHTrust, a full-service trust and investment management firm. The services provided by NHMB to their sister companies include human resources, finance, information technology, compliance management, facilities management, risk management, […]
All New MVSB Online & Mobile Banking is Here!
All new MVSB online & mobile banking is here! When you log in to the new system for the first time, you will use the same login ID and password you have been using. You’ll need to follow a few quick authentication steps and update your password the first time you login. If you use the MVSB iPhone app, you’ll need to update the app to access the new system. If you use the Android app, please delete your current app and download the new app to your mobile device. Thank you for your patience this with the unexpected delay […]
MVSB Announces Photo Contest Winners
MVSB is excited to announce the winners of their annual photo contest. Selected photos will be featured in the community calendar as well as the Bank’s website and social media. Images will also be included in desk calendars, holiday cards and note cards. Calendars will be available to the public during the late fall in all branch offices. “We were ecstatic at the submissions for this year’s contest,” noted Debbie Irwin, Assistant Vice President, Marketing Officer & Relationship Manager for NHTrust & MVSB. “The photos were outstanding and they captured the unique character of New Hampshire. The calendar contest has […]
SBA Streamlines PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 and Under
On October 8, 2020, the Small Business Administration released a streamlined loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling $50,000 or less. The new single page forgiveness application, form 3508S, includes certifications from the borrower, but does not require calculations to be submitted with the application. It is important to note, however, that applicants using form 3508S are still required to submit all of the same documentation verifying forgivable payroll and non-payroll expenses. The Bank will work as expeditiously as possible to get the form 3508S into an electronic format for completion and submission. When the electronic form 3508S […]
MVSB Fund Grant Applications due October 15
Local nonprofits who wish to apply for the Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund grants can do so prior to October 15th. More information and the application can be found on the Bank’s website at mvsb.com/about/community-involvement/. Established in 1997, under the leadership of John Starrett, then President and CEO of the Bank, the MVSB Fund makes grant-based contributions to non-profit organizations that enrich and improve the quality of life for residents living in the Bank’s service areas. Since the Fund’s inception, 398 grants totaling $1,636,248 have been awarded to a wide range of environmental, social, educational and historic projects throughout the […]
Protect Your Company From A Common Email Compromise
Our Risk Management department noted that we’ve recently heard from some of our business customers about an uptick in a very common business email compromise (BEC) – when a hacker gains access to an email account and begins to send emails pretending to be the true email owner. Hackers often attach malicious content to the emails all in an attempt to get the victim to click on it to further perpetuate the fraud trend. Also, hackers use BECs as a way to trick victims into believing they are speaking with a known contact and attempt to persuade them into providing […]
MVSB to Offer Grant Funding to Eligible Small Business Customers
Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is proud to participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s (FHLBank Boston) 2020 Jobs for New England (JNE) Recovery Grant Program. A member institution of the FHLBank Boston, MVSB was approved for $100,000 in grant funding to support their local business customers. The JNE Recovery Grant provides FHLBank Boston members with the ability to award grants to eligible small businesses and non-profit organizations that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Consideration for funding will be given to all existing MVSB business customers. Application requests can be made from October 2 through October 23, […]
A Powerful New Online & Mobile Banking Experience is here!
We are happy to let you know that we will be launching all new online and mobile banking on October 20. The new system offers the following improved features and services to help you manage your banking the way you want to:More ways to personalize your experience Faster Person to Person Payments using your debit card Faster alerts Expanded transfer options New CardSwap – automatically update your card information for online accounts and subscriptions from one place Apple Watch compatibility In addition, business cash management users can expect:A simplified login process Mobile app access with mobile deposit (already available for consumer and […]
Michael Heffernan Joins as Lending Compliance Officer
Michael Heffernan has joined New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) as Lending Compliance Officer. In this role, Heffernan will help lead and oversee lending compliance management for NHMB’s sister banks Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) and Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW). “We’re happy to welcome Mike to our team,” said Angela Strozewski, Executive Vice President and Senior Operations Officer of NHMB. “His extensive background in lending and compliance will complement our community banks very well. I look forward to seeing how we evolve with Mike’s oversight and guidance.” “It’s exciting to be part of such […]
