The latest version of the MVSB Mobile App was released to the app stores on Tuesday, September 19, and is expected to be available to all users by the end of the week. While the updates in this release are minor, we always recommend updating to the latest version of the app to ensure the highest level of security and functionality. Here are a few changes you may notice in the latest release: Apple (iOS) and Android Apps User Enhancement Settings: you can now manage your own account settings under My Settings (for example, updating an email address or phone number). The setting screen is […]
Archives for 2017
Payments May Post to Your Account Faster After September 15
An upcoming change in the way payments are processed will allow electronic ACH debits under $25,000 (excluding international transactions) to go through on the same day you pay them. This processing change, effective September 15, may reduce the time between when you make a transaction and when it clears your account. To meet the needs of businesses and consumers in an increasingly fast-paced world, the National Automated Clearinghouse Association (NACHA) began a phased implementation of same day ACH transactions last fall. The first phase of the rollout began in September 2016 when same day processing was made available for ACH […]
Sam Laverack, President and CEO of NHMB, Selected 2017 Community Banker of the Year by NH Bankers
We are pleased to share the following press release by the New Hampshire Bankers Association. New Hampshire Bankers Association (NH Bankers) announced that Sam Laverack, President and CEO of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp, is the recipient of the “2017 Community Banker of the Year” award. Mr. Laverack received the award at the NH Bankers’ Annual Conference this past weekend, held at Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. The award was presented to Mr. Laverack by NH Bank Commissioner, Jerry Little. Laverack was selected for this prestigious honor by a panel of leading public officials from the State of New Hampshire, […]
Equifax Announces Security Breach Affecting Nearly Half of All Americans
Equifax, one of the nation’s top three credit reporting agencies, confirmed its systems were recently affected by a cyber security incident, impacting upwards of 143 million people. This incident has potentially exposed sensitive data for those affected, including names, dates of birth, addresses, credit card numbers, social security numbers, etc. The credit reporting agency has issued a formal warning that consumers may be at risk, whether they are Equifax customers or not. To determine if your personal information was impacted by this incident, Equifax has offered the following steps: Click on Check Potential Impact to provide your last name and […]
Eric MacDonald Promoted to Vice President, Commercial Credit Manager
Eric MacDonald has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Credit Manager at Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB). In this role, MacDonald will continue to oversee the underwriting of commercial loans for MVSB. MacDonald joined the organization in 2005 as a Credit Analyst for Bow Mills Bank and Trust, and joined Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) when it acquired Bow Mills in 2007. He was promoted to Senior Credit Analyst at the Merrimack in 2008. He transitioned to the same role for MVSB during the spring of 2015 and was then promoted to Assistant Vice President, Commercial Credit Manager in […]
Jim Carrigan Joins the New Portsmouth Office
James (“Jim”) Carrigan has joined Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as the Branch and Business Development Manager for the Bank’s newest office in Portsmouth on 2839 Lafayette Road, across from the Beach Plum Restaurant on Route 1. Carrigan will lead the Bank’s expansion efforts in Portsmouth, overseeing the new office, which opens later this summer. Carrigan, who joined MVSB in July, is currently training out of the Bank’s main office in Meredith. He plans to transition to Portsmouth as soon as branch construction completes. Carrigan brings more than 10 years of banking experience to his new role. Currently he is […]
Construction Progressing Nicely in Portsmouth for New Office
Construction is progressing nicely for Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB)’s newest office in Portsmouth, NH located at 2839 Lafayette Road on Route 1, across from the Beach Plum restaurant. The branch, which is expected to open in the coming weeks, will be the MVSB’s second location on the Seacoast and 13th branch overall. The Bank also has a mortgage, business and personal loan office on 95 Lafayette Road in Hampton Falls. Staffing for the new office has been finalized. James (“Jim”) Carrigan recently joined as its new Branch and Business Development Manager. Julie Clement will also be based in Portsmouth […]
James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to one graduating senior each from Gilford, Inter-Lakes, Kingswood, Laconia, Moultonborough, Plymouth Regional and Prospect Mountain High Schools. These schools are located in towns where MVSB has a branch. In 2018, the scholarship will expand to include Portsmouth. This year’s recipients include:Cameron Place of New Durham, son of Daniel and Lynette Place, attending Husson University in Maine Jenna Morrison of Plymouth, daughter of Dan’ee Morrison, attending Saint Anselm College Johanna Morris of Gilford, daughter of John […]
Genesis Behavioral Health Finances Construction Project with MVSB
With financing help from Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), Genesis Behavioral Health is consolidating its clinical and administrative offices in Laconia into a single facility on 575 Main Street. The new facility will improve patient care, create efficiencies for sustainability and allow for the expansion of services to best meet the needs of the 24 communities it serves. The project is expected to complete in early 2018, and will improve accessibility of Genesis’ services in the Lakes Region. With locations in Plymouth and Laconia, Genesis is a private non-profit organization that serves close to 4,000 people throughout the greater Lakes […]
Connor Archibald Receives Culinary Arts Center Scholarship
Connor Archibald received this year’s Meredith Village Savings Bank Culinary Arts Center Scholarship. Archibald, a 2017 graduate of Winnisquam Regional High School, successfully completed the Meredith Village Savings Bank Culinary Arts Program at the Huot Regional Technical Center. The Meredith Village Savings Bank Culinary Arts Center Scholarship is an award presented to a deserving graduating senior who plans to pursue higher education in the culinary arts or a related field, and who embodies the values of honesty, leadership and academic excellence. Archibald, the son of Kevin and Cassandra Archibald, lives in Sanbornton and will be attending Southern Maine Community College to […]
