Due to the weather, our branches are closed for the day. We expect to open as usual on Saturday. Online banking is available at mvsb.com. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Archives for 2017
Holiday Hours and Expected Digital Banking Service Interruption
In observance of the upcoming holiday, Meredith Village Savings Bank offices will be closed the following days:Sunday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) Monday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) The cutoff time for all deposits made through Mobile Banking, Online Banking, Phone Banking and Deposit Express will be the end of business day on Friday, December 29. All transactions made after 6:30pm on Friday, December 29 will be posted on the next business day, Tuesday, January 2. Scheduled maintenance to online, mobile and telephone banking will be performed the evening of Friday, December 29. These services may be unavailable between Friday […]
New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp Welcomes Savings Bank of Walpole
New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) to join the organization. New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp, a mutual holding company, was formed in 2013 when two New Hampshire-based community banks, Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) and Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) formally affiliated – the first relationship of its kind in New Hampshire. In 2015, MillRiver Wealth Management became the third subsidiary when it was created from the investment services arms of MVSB and the Merrimack. With New Hampshire roots reaching more than 150 years, this alliance enhances the […]
Early Closing on Wednesday, Dec. 13th
On Wednesday, December 13th, we will be closing our offices and drive-ups early for an employee event. The hours for the Melvin Village office will not change. Offices in Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Wolfeboro and Alton will close at 4pm. The lobbies for the offices in Meredith, Laconia, Gilford and Ashland will close at 4pm, though their drive-ups will remain open until 4:30pm. As always, online, mobile & telephone banking will be available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Bob Davis Joins Commercial Lending Team
Robert (“Bob”) Davis has joined Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Davis, who is based out of the MVSB’s Seneca Ladd Building in Meredith, offers guidance and assistance to local businesses with lending and other banking needs. “Bob’s considerable experience, expertise and personal connection to the Seacoast community has been incredible for our entire organization,” commented John Swedberg, Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. “He brings drive and enthusiasm to the team. With more than 27 years of experience, his local knowledge is invaluable.” Prior to joining MVSB, Davis held leadership positions at Granite Bank. […]
Annual Mitten Tree Drive at All Offices
With colder weather moving in and the holidays fast approaching, Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) will be collecting mittens, hats, gloves and scarves for its annual Mitten Tree drives. A donation of $2 for every item collected through December 16th will be awarded to the NH Food Bank, and earmarked for the local communities in which the donation was made. New handmade or store-bought mittens, hats, gloves and scarves can be dropped off at any of the local offices between Thanksgiving and December 16th. Non-profits who are in need of mittens, hats, gloves […]
Rising Incidents of Online Dating Scams
An increasing number of consumers are being targeted in new and sophisticated scams involving online dating. In such instances, unsuspecting victims are being forced into sending money- sometimes thousands of dollars – to criminals through PayPal or other well-known online payment services. In our area, there have been reports of victims having long-term conversations with a person they believe to be an adult. After weeks, or even months of conversations, photos are exchanged and the victim is sent a photo of someone who is clearly a child or teen. Most victims immediately end online conversation at this time, but then […]
Increasing Occurrences of Social Media Fraud
There has been an increase in fraud involving social media, such as Facebook, in our local area. After a victim is friended by a scammer, the scammer goes out of his/her way to establish a friendship that the victim deems as legitimate. A lot of times, the scammer will take advantage of the good-naturedness of the targeted person, spinning tales that always involve requests for money. From there, the targeted individual, who believes he/she is helping out a new friend, is asked to wire funds or withdraw money. Many times, the scammer will go as far as to coach the […]
Know How Scammers Find Victims to Protect Yourself
Scammers find their targets through many sources, though the following avenues are most common, according to the American Bankers Association.Purchasing contact information: scammers can easily purchase survey responses, buy email contact lists, magazine subscription lists and organization membership lists. Using that information, they are able to setup robo-calls, send mass mailings or create email blasts to attract response. Prowling online and social media sites: the advantage of prowling online and social media sites is that many people reveal a great deal of information about their lives which, gives a potential scammer valuable touch points. Scammers then reach out to individuals […]
Rick Burgess Joins Commercial Lending Team
Richard (“Rick”) Burgess has joined Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Burgess, who is based out of MVSB’s Seneca Ladd Building in Meredith, offers guidance and assistance to local businesses with lending and other banking needs. “Rick’s expertise and exceptional ability to build relationships is an incredible asset for both the commercial lending department and organization as a whole,” commented John Swedberg, Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. “His more than 21 years of experience developing relationships in the Plymouth area demonstrates a personal connection with the communities in which he has worked. It’s a […]
