Archives for 2024

MVSB Offices to Close Early Sept. 12 for Employee Celebration

Posted on August 9, 2024

MVSB offices will be closing early Thursday, Sept. 12 to celebrate our employees at an appreciation event. Exeter and Portsmouth offices will close at 2:30 pm and all other offices will close at 3 pm. ATMs, online, mobile, telephone banking and night deposit boxes are available 24/7. Thank you for understanding.

Construction Continues on MVSB’s New North Conway Branch Location

Posted on August 2, 2024

Construction is progressing on our new banking office at 1498 White Mountain Highway in North Conway. The Bank expects to open the location in late 2024 or early 2025. “Branch construction is on schedule and we are excited to see the building take shape,” said Marcus Weeks, MVSB President. “We have had a wonderful team of employees supporting local residents and businesses in the Mount Washington Valley for several years, and our customer and community-focused approach has been well received. We look forward to offering expanding access to the community at this convenient new location.” The new building has been designed […]

Avoiding Foreclosure Scams and Where to Find Help When You Need It

Posted on August 2, 2024

Community members have reported receiving emails indicating their mortgage is in foreclosure and they must vacate their home. They are asked to contact a “relationship manager” by phone to avoid further legal action. Upon outreach, the victim is encouraged to pay a fee and provide confidential information for hardship assistance programs to stop the sale or auction of their home. The United States Treasury reminds consumers that “real help is free” and to contact your mortgage servicer directly if you have trouble making payments. In New Hampshire, information about your mortgage is publicly available in the Registry of Deeds and […]

Samantha LeClair Joins MVSB as Business Development Officer

Posted on August 1, 2024

We are proud to announce that Samantha LeClair has joined as Business Development Officer. Based out of the Laconia office, she will focus on supporting MVSB’s existing business banking clients and building new relationships with local business owners, municipalities and nonprofits. “We are thrilled to have Samantha join the team and we look forward to her supporting our business customers,” said Julie Clement, Vice President, Business Development. “Her prior banking experience, friendly demeanor and passion being engaged in the community will serve her well in this new position.” “MVSB is an organization that values inclusivity, offers community outreach and supports […]

Extra Savings on School Supplies from Mutual Benefits

Posted on August 1, 2024

Mutual Benefits members can save early on back to school supplies with discounted eGift cards from Office Depot® Office Max®! Get 40% off* a $50 eGift card during a special flash sale on August 1st – plus, get 15% off** $50 eGift cards for the entire month! Not yet a member? Learn more about our exclusive savings and identity theft coverage program at mvsb.com/mutual-benefits or contact us to sign up! *Flash Sale 40% off $50 Office Depot® Office Max® Card August 1st. Limit 1 per membership account. While Supplies Last. **15% off $50 Office Depot® Office Max® eGift Cards August 1st-August 31st. […]

Debit Card Management, Made Easier

Posted on July 23, 2024

You can’t control everything… but you can manage when and how your MVSB debit card can be used and receive customized spending alerts. To get started, log in to online banking or the MVSB app and find Manage Cards in the main menu. Select your card(s), then tap Card Controls. Acknowledge the terms and conditions and designate how you would like to receive alerts – by text message (SMS) or email. After that, it’s up to you – choose to: Set controls1 based on dollar amount and location. Receive real-time alerts based on your card activity. Temporarily freeze or unfreeze your card. Our knowledgeable bankers […]

Brittany Hodge Graduates as a New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellows Program

Posted on July 22, 2024

We are proud to announce that Brittany Hodge, Mortgage Loan Officer, NMLS# 2387835 has graduated from the 2023-2024 New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellows program. Just ten New Hampshire homebuying professionals are chosen each year to participate in this program, which gives fellows the opportunity to explore the mortgage finance system and participate in workshops about housing and public policy, housing and economic development, state government issues and New Hampshire Housing’s homeownership programs. “Brittany truly cares about helping local people and families achieve homeownership and she has worked extremely hard this past year to deepen her understanding of residential lending and […]

Keep an Eye Out for Refund Email Phishing Scams

Posted on July 17, 2024

Consider this: You get an email from a computer antivirus company stating that a $487 subscription fee will be charged to your debit card on file. You don’t remember the purchase, but at first glance the email looks legitimate. It states to call the number below within four hours to cancel. In a panic, you call and an agent from “the company” answers. They can offer a refund and they instruct you to download an application for a transaction reversal. They claim that they sent you money, but sent $4,870 instead of $487. The agent starts to panic, saying they […]

Receive a Text Message About an Overdue Toll Charge? It’s likely a Scam

Posted on July 17, 2024

If you travel New England highways, you’re likely no stranger to road tolls – so if you receive a text message indicating you have unpaid or overdue charges, it may not seem too far-fetched. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning drivers of a recent scam involving fake text messages posing as state toll agencies and collection offices targeting consumers in states across the country. In this recent scam, you may receive a text message indicating you owe unpaid toll charges to a tolling agency. To settle your account, you will be instructed to click on a link and […]

Protect Yourself from Card Skimmers

Posted on July 17, 2024

When you pay for gas, use a vending machine or even self-checkout, it is important to be aware of the threat of card skimmers. What are Card Skimmers? Card skimmers are illegal devices installed on card readers to capture the information stored on the card’s magnetic strip. This information includes your name, card number, expiration date and security (CVV) code. In some cases, the fraudster will also add a microscopic camera or key logging device to capture additional information, such as your personal identification number (PIN) or security code. Where are Card Skimmers Most Likely to be Found? Skimmers are […]