Stacy Trites has been promoted to Branch and Business Development Manager for Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB). In this position, Trites will oversee the Bank’s Moultonborough office. “Stacy has been a familiar face of the Wolfeboro and Laconia branches for the almost eight years,” said Cindy Oxton, Regional Vice President. “Her leadership and extensive background in banking empowers employees, while her warmth endears her customers. She will excel in this position.” Trites joined MVSB in 2009 as a part-time Teller in the Wolfeboro office, where she was quickly promoted to a Bank Services Representative in 2010. In 2013, she was […]
Archives for 2017
Campton Elementary School Receives $3000 Health and Wellness Grant
Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is excited to announce that Campton Elementary School is the winner of their “What’s not to ‘Like’?” Facebook Health and Wellness Grant Contest. Last fall, MVSB reached out to local school administrators and asked how they could benefit from an additional $3000 in resources to support wellness programs in their school(s). Participating school district submissions were posted on MVSB’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/MeredithVillageSavingsBank) between October 4 and November 18. During this time community members were encouraged to review the entries and vote for the proposal that they felt was most deserving of a grant. Campton Elementary […]
Dayna Titus Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Deposit Operations Officer
Dayna Titus has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Deposit Operations Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). In this position, Titus oversees deposit operations and related systems and services for Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack). “Dayna’s deep and extensive background in both the retail and operations side of banking have served us well for almost 14 years,” said Angela Strozewski, Senior Vice President and Operations Officer of NHMB. “Her customer-facing experience combined with her proficiency in bank operations empowers her teammates and staff to put their best feet forward. I’m honored to […]
Thousands of Mittens Gathered for Community
Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) wish to thank the members of the community who donated cold weather items, such as hats, mittens, gloves and scarves for the recent annual Mitten Tree drive. Over 2,000 pieces were collected and distributed to local schools and non-profits. In keeping with the tradition of donating $2 for each item given, over $4000 was donated by the two banks to the NH Food Bank for use at food pantries in the Lakes Region, Concord and Nashua areas. “The Mitten Tree is a true holiday tradition we have been […]
Gilford High School’s FIRST Robotics Team Receives $5000 Contribution
Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) has donated $5000 to Gilford High School’s FIRST Robotics team. The contribution will help offset competition registration fees and travel costs for the team. FIRST robotics competitions combine the excitement of sports with the discipline of science and technology. Teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand” and work together to build and program robots that perform prescribed tasks against competitors. As technology advances, FIRST gives students the opportunity and tools to keep pace with the growing need for technical knowledge. Gilford High School’s team, led by captain, GHS senior Connor […]
Enhanced Card Fraud Monitoring
In September, we upgraded our ATM and Debit Card monitoring systems to provide you with automated fraud alerts by email, text, and phone. Our card monitoring provider, Fraud Center, monitors card transactions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and alerts you when suspicious ATM or debit card transactions are detected. If fraud is suspected, your card may be temporarily suspended while we try to reach you. This will protect you from further unauthorized transactions if fraud is taking place. The Fraud Center will try to reach you first by email, then text message, and then by automated voice […]
Popmoney® Person to Person Payments
Now, in addition to being able to make transfers to your accounts at other financial institutions with External Transfers, you can send funds to anyone you need to pay. With Popmoney® you can send funds to almost anyone you know by email or text message. Another option is to provide the recipient’s bank account information. No additional accounts or logins are necessary – send funds directly from your existing account(s)! Sign up for and use Popmoney® within online banking or by accessing the MVSB Mobile app on your mobile device. To sign up using online banking: Log in to online banking. […]
Mobile App Release 5.2
Be sure to download the latest update for the MVSB Mobile app (5.2), which includes important compatibility updates for iOS 10. In addition to these compatibility updates, the update also includes a new Forgotten Username & Password feature for both Apple and Android. This feature allows you to recover forgotten login credentials right from the mobile app in the same manner you can recover your login credentials within online banking. The following device-specific enhancements are also included in the 5.2 release: Apple (iPhone/iPad) Mobile App Enhancements3D Touch (iPhone 6S and 6S Plus) – The iPhone version of the mobile app […]
Fraudulent Debit Card Text Message Alerts
We have received several reports of local residents who are receiving fraudulent text messages from telephone numbers beginning with 844. The fraudulent message appears to be a “DebitCard Alert” and asks that the recipient call the 844 telephone number the text message came from. Individuals that do so are then asked to provide sensitive personal and financial information. Meredith Village Savings Bank does employ a fraud monitoring system that alerts customers by text message when an unusual debit card transaction is detected. These text messages will always come from the text message short code 32874, and contain the last four digits […]
Credit Card Interest Rate Reduction Scams on the Rise
Area residents are reporting an increase in fraudulent credit card interest rate reduction phone calls. According to these reports, the calls appear to be from a local number. Upon answering, a recording is played stating that it is a “final attempt at reaching you. We have been attempting to reach you regarding lowering the interest rate on your credit card. To speak with a representative, press one. To decline, press two.” If option one is pressed, the call recipient is transferred to a representative who offers assistance resolving credit card debt. The caller claims that their company has special relationships […]