We will host five in-person seminars about the home construction loan process. Our construction loan specialists will share valuable insight on the financing process and strategies to stay on budget and ahead of challenges. “Building a home can be incredibly exciting, but the whole process can seem daunting – and that is where we come in,” said Charlie Dowd, MVSB Vice President Residential Mortgage Sales NMLS# 737415. “Our goal is to provide expert guidance and personalized solutions to help make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.” The public is invited to RSVP to one of the following seminars:5:30-7 […]
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Home Sweet Hoax: Mortgage Relief Scams on the Rise
A recent update from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) indicates an alarming uptick in mortgage relief scams targeting consumers across the US. Victims report being contacted by phone and coerced into providing payment or account information urgently to avoid foreclosure on their home. Scammers typically pose as their home mortgage company or bank, often spoofing (or altering) the Caller ID information to appear as though the call is from their actual mortgage provider. How do scammers know where you financed your home? Mortgage information is often publicly available in county records and can be easily searched and located online. This […]
Local Customers Receiving Fake Fraud Texts Followed by Phone Calls
The MVSB Fraud Center will never ask you for your login information, your debit card number or other protected information. Some of our customers have let us know that they received text messages from criminals posing as our Fraud Center. The fraudsters ask about a specific transaction and as for a yes or no response. Shortly after the customer responds “no”, the criminal calls them and tries to get their online banking login and password, debit card information, account details or other protected information. If you receive this text message, please delete it and let us know by calling 603.279.7986. […]
Eastern Slope Ski Club Receives Most Nominations in MVSB’s Vote for Your Favorite Nonprofit Contest
In honor of the grand opening of our new branch office in Settler’s Crossing in North Conway, the community was invited to vote for a local nonprofit to receive a special $1,000 donation. Many nonprofits were nominated, but it was Eastern Slope Ski Club (ESSC) that received the most votes in the contest. ESSC promotes skiing and riding in the Mount Washington Valley and provides instructional on-snow days for both downhill and cross-country skiing as well as snowboarding. ESSC also provides equipment for students in grades 1-6 who may not have the opportunity to participate in and learn the sport […]
Paintings for a Purpose Raises Over $11,000 for Local Nonprofits
We are proud to announce that the 2024 ‘Paintings for a Purpose’ art show raised $11,500 from the sale of art and donations. The art show featured paintings from local watercolor artist Dr. Marc Bard and wildlife photographer Dr. John Ingard, and ran throughout the summer at the Bank’s Meredith and Wolfeboro branch offices. Three donations were split amongst four local nonprofits: End 68 Hours of Hunger – Wolfeboro Area, Kingswood Youth Center, Restoration Acres Farm and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire. The organizations were selected from a pool of interested nonprofits by Dr. Bard and a […]
MVSB Supports Majestic Theatre in Conway with Tax Credit Purchase
The Mountain Top Music Center, which operates the Majestic Theatre and Café in Conway, recently received tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) to further its mission of enriching lives and building community by providing inspiring music education and performance and listening opportunities. We are proud to purchase $10,000 in tax credits to support their programming. “We’re pleased that with the help of these funds we are now able to host live music events in our cafe three nights per week, and we’re already busy expanding the frequency and breadth of performances in the Majestic Theatre,” said […]
Due to inclement weather, all offices will close at 5pm this evening. Online, mobile and telephone banking as well as our ATMs and night depositories are available 24 hours a day. Thank you for understanding.
College and Career Planning Guidance from Granite Edvance
Take the plunge into college planning at Destination College We all know that getting started on a new project is often the hardest part. With spring around the corner (yes, really!) high school juniors and their families may be starting to think about college planning while wondering where to begin. Answer: Destination College. Destination College is Granite Edvance’s annual college planning event for high school juniors and their families. This free event includes college planning workshops, a college fair featuring representatives from more than 50 colleges and trade schools, and a chance to experience a college campus. It’s also a […]
Mutual Benefits Superstore Gift Card Flash Sale Kicks Off on February 3
The Mutual Benefits Superstore flash sale is happening on Monday, February 3! Get great deals on discounted Target and Walmart gift cards, perfect for Super Bowl Sunday. The flash sale starts at noon and lasts until supplies run out! Make sure to enable notifications in the mobile app so you don’t miss this and future special offers. 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! *Limit a total of 2 eGift cards per membership. No rainchecks. 25% discount available only through this promotion while supplies […]
Suspicious That Something Could be Fraud? We Are Here to Help
It sometimes can be difficult to know what to do if you are targeted by a scammer. This uncertainty and even feelings of embarrassment from falling victim to fraud often leads to underreporting of incidents and further financial damage. The good news? We are here to help. Our local bankers and fraud professionals are trained to identify scams and assist you with protecting your accounts and identity. No shaming here – only dedicated professionals with your best interest at heart. And our knowledge and awareness of the techniques that scammers are currently using helps up protect other individuals who may […]
