Archives for 2021

Angela Ferris Joins MVSB as Vice President, Commercial Lending

Posted on April 23, 2021

Angela M. Ferris has joined MVSB as Vice President, Commercial Lending. She is based out of the Portsmouth office located at 2839 Lafayette Rd. “Angela’s expertise and exceptional ability to build relationships with businesses and the Seacoast community is an incredible asset for our commercial lending team and the bank as a whole,” commented Dan Osetek, Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader for MVSB. “Her experience and keen local knowledge of the Seacoast area makes her a valuable team member and strengthens our commitment to provide commonsense banking solutions to local businesses. We are very excited to have Angela join […]

Fraudsters May Call. You Don’t Have to Answer.

Posted on April 17, 2021

Con-artists, fraudsters, scammers – whichever you prefer to call them – will play on your emotions, whether it is a scare tactic or playing on our goodwill, to get the information they need to conduct the next steps of their fraudulent scheme. A common scheme for fraudsters is to contact you stating that there has been an issue with your bank account. The fraudsters may even spoof the phone number they call to look like your bank or financial institution’s phone number. To divulge information from a victim, the fraudster will ask the customer to verify themselves by providing the […]

Paycheck Protection Program Application Deadline Extended to May 31

Posted on April 14, 2021

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is currently offering Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans via local banks through May 31st as part of the the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act. This Act allows new loan applications to the program, originally set to expire on March 31, for two more months and give the SBA 30 additional days to process loan applications made by the new May 31 deadline.

Please Vote For Us ‘Best of Lakes Region’

Posted on April 13, 2021

It’s time for the 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 to […]

6 Tips to Protect Yourself from Fraud

Posted on April 10, 2021

Our Fraud Management Team offers the following tips to protect yourself from criminals looking to steal your identity and/or your money: Review your credit and online banking regularly. Contact your bank immediately if you notice anything unexpected. Do not open emails you are not expecting. Do not click on pop-ups or gift ads. If you’re not sure a phone call you received is legitimate, hang up and call them back on a confirmed number directly. You’ll likely find their contact information on their website or on your account statement. Do not provide personal or financial information over the phone unless you […]

MVSB Ranked #1 in Carroll County Mortgage Sales

Posted on April 8, 2021

We are proud to have been recognized by The Registry Review for Top Mortgage Sales in Carroll Country in 2020. Our experienced lending team continued to serve the needs of our community for home purchases and home refinancing, despite the challenges and uncertainties of 2020,” noted Mark Danahy, Senior Vice President, Residential Retail Lending. “We helped so many of our neighbors achieve their homeownership goals that we remained the top mortgage providers in the local communities we serve.” In addition to taking the lead for mortgage sales, other noteworthy rankings included:#2 in dollar volume for single-family home loans #2 in […]

Check the Status of Your Economic Impact Payment with the IRS Get My Payment Tool

Posted on April 7, 2021

The US Treasury has begun to deliver the third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP) to eligible Americans. For most recipients, no action is necessary to receive your payment, it will automatically be deposited into the account you normal receive your tax refund to. The IRS will also be issuing payments via paper checks and prepaid debit cards to certain recipients. You can find out when and how your Economic Impact Payment was sent using the IRS Get My Payment tool. For more information on EIP Economic Income Payments and eligibility requirements, visit www.irs.gov.

Are Your Mobile Apps Eavesdropping on You?

Posted on April 3, 2021

It’s no secret that companies capture information about what you are looking at online and use it to target advertising messages. This includes what you click on, how long you are on a website, your social media activity, and demographics, as well as what you search for. But did you ever wonder if the apps you are using could be watching too? Seeing an ad for a product you were chatting with a friend about probably isn’t just a coincidence. The apps you use day-to-day often require consent to access pictures, videos, and the microphone on your phone. While this […]

Mutual Benefits National Pet Day Savings and Photo Contest

Posted on April 1, 2021

Mutual Benefits is showering members – and their furry friends – with savings in April! Start looking through those albums, the 2nd National Pet Day Photo Contest starts on April 1st. Submit your favorite photo of your pet(s) by email or mail for a chance to win a Petco eGift Card up to $250. Don’t forget to visit the website to see the contestants and vote for your favorite! $5 for every photo submitted will be donated to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Also in April, members save 25% on $25 on eGift Cards to […]

Federal Income Tax Filing and Contributions Deadline Extended to May 17

Posted on March 30, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service has extended the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year to May 17, 2021; automatically extending the contribution deadline for dual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESA) to the same date. Despite the extension, the does urge taxpayers who are due a refund to file as soon as possible. Most tax refunds associated with e-filed returns are issued within 21 days. For more information or for a list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit www.irs.gov.