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This weekend is your last opportunity to submit photos for the annual photo contest. Winning images may be featured on five websites: Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank, Savings Bank of Walpole, New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) and NHTrust, as well as in desktop and wall versions of printed calendars. Photos may also be selected for holiday cards, note cards and social media sites. A $100 cash prize will be awarded for each photo selected. Winners are responsible for the payment of any federal, state and local taxes on their prizes. Click here for complete contest rules and […]

Lakes Region Humane Society (LRHS) has been providing a safe and compassionate shelter for lost, abused or unwanted animals since 1995. Like many local nonprofits, the pandemic has created an increase in need and decrease in funding for the Society. Fortunately, LRHS has been able to care for cats and dogs in need and to continue to promote the health and welfare of animals through community outreach and education due in part to generous donations by the public and a Paycheck Protection Program loan through Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB). As Executive Director Megan Williams noted, thanks to the exhaustive […]

It’s time for the second annual “Best of the Lakes Region” voting.  We would appreciate your vote! We have been nominated for best bank or credit union, best customer service and best home mortgage!  It really is an honor just to be nominated, and we appreciate the community’s support. You can vote as often as once a day, per the rules set by the Laconia Daily Sun. If you’d like to share why you voted for us, or why you didn’t, please post a review on our Facebook page or complete a survey to let us know. Simply click here […]

Each year, the Registry Review publishes data collected by The Warren Group outlining the top loan originators for the state of New Hampshire. Five mortgage lenders from Meredith Village Savings Bank were recognized. Lori Borrin, Vice President & Mortgage Loan Officer, was recognized as being the 7th highest loan producer in the state for both the number of loans and loan volume. She was also recognized as the top producer in the lakes and mountains region by loan volume, and was second by number of loans. Lori has been with Meredith Village Savings Bank since 1993, when she started as a […]

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) let you set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. By using untaxed dollars in an HSA to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses, you may be able to lower your overall health care costs. HSA funds generally may not be used to pay premiums. HSA funds roll over year to year if you don’t spend them. An HSA may earn interest or other earnings, which are not taxable. Please consult your tax advisor to discuss the best options for your situation. While you can use the funds […]

Sister Banks Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack), Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Savings Bank of Walpole are launched their annual community photo contest on May 11th.  Winning full color photographs will be featured on five websites: the three Banks, New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) and NHTrust, as well as in desktop and wall versions of printed calendars. Photos may also be selected for holiday cards and note cards. This is the third year that the contest allows for electronic submissions. To ensure the health and safety of contest participants and bank employees, all eligible entries must be submitted […]

Listen to Carol, SVP, Residential Lending Officer, talk to Pat Kelly of the Pulse 107.7, as they discuss how mortgage customers can be helped, especially during this trying time. We are here for all of the community. Click to listen

Special May offers for Mutual Benefits customers have been released.  Learn more Mutual Benefits is a unique discount program that offers a diverse and comprehensive range of money saving benefits. As a member, you’ll receive discounts on everything from healthcare services to shopping, entertainment, dining, airfare, hotels, online merchants and much more. You’ll even have access to an identity theft and security program, for enhanced peace of mind. What’s more, the nationwide network of Local Partners enables members—no matter where they live or travel—to always have easy access to the program’s extensive services and money saving offers through the Mutual […]

Listen to Dan Osetek, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, talk to Pat Kelly of the Pulse 107.7, as they discuss how local banks are the best advocates for small businesses. Click to listen

Sister banks, Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) and Savings Bank of Walpole are the first three banks to contribute to the New Hampshire Nonprofit Response Fund with a combined tax credit purchase of $150,000. The NH Response Fund is providing nonprofit organizations with resources of up to $100,000 for working capital, equipment purchases and programming expenses. Supported by donations from businesses in exchange for tax credits and flexible loan funds from the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) and the Business Finance Authority (BFA), the NH Nonprofit Response Fund is providing resources to qualifying community-based […]