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We are proud to announce the promotion of James “Jim” Carrigan to Regional Vice President. In this role, Jim will oversee the Bank’s Portsmouth, Rochester, Alton, Gilford and Laconia branch offices and will work closely with the branch teams to build on existing relationships and develop new opportunities. “Jim truly exemplifies the community and customer focus that MVSB prioritizes in its mission. As the Bank has expanded in the Seacoast, he has built and grown exceptional teams to maintain the highest level of service for customers, while staying keenly in tune to the most pressing needs in the community,” said […]

We are proud to support the Meredith Sculpture Walk with a $10,000 donation to celebrate its 10th anniversary. This year’s sculpture walk will feature more than 30 artist creations placed throughout downtown Meredith. The sculptures are available to view all year long and begin on Main Street and continue through the Town Docks, Hesky Park, Scenic Park and Clough Park along Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. “What started as two sculptures displayed in the courtyard 10 years ago has blossomed to a nationally recognized display and destination,” said Bev Lapham, Chair of the Meredith Sculpture Walk. “We are grateful to […]

Cathleen “Cathy” Sleeper was recently promoted to Regional Vice President at MVSB. In this role, Cathy will oversee the Bank’s office locations in the communities of Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Wolfeboro and Melvin Village, and she will work closely with the branch teams to build on existing relationships and develop new opportunities. “Cathy’s expertise and her commitment to customer experience have been fundamental to our branch leadership team, and her management and customer service skills have helped our Main Office continue to grow and be an integral part of the community,” said Stacy Trites, Senior Vice President, Retail Banking Officer. […]

Building a new home can be even more exciting – and challenging – than finding an existing home to purchase. And the financing works differently too. With in-house construction specialists, MVSB works with you every step of the way, helping to ensure your project stays on time and on budget. Our construction specialists will walk you through the entire process from  A to Z and you’ll  learn how our lending team can help you navigate all the steps. Three dates and locations:Thursday, March 16 from 5:30-7:30pm at Comfort Inn and Suites, 10 Hotel Dr, Dover Tuesday, March 21 from 5:30-7:30pm […]

We are proud to have purchased $20,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Authority (CDFA) to support the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests’ (Forest Society) fundraising campaign. The Forest Society is in the process of renovating the 1884 Carriage Barn as a new program and event center, which will be known as the Forest Society North at The Rocks. The Rocks is a 1,400-acre property that serves as the organization’s northern New Hampshire campus and is an economic driver for the region. “A fire in 2019 destroyed several buildings at The Rocks and we […]

Our best wishes for 2023, and our sincere thanks for your continued support. Happy Holidays! Click to watch a video message from MVSB President, Marcus Weeks.

We are excited to announce the addition of Deborah Miller to the MVSB residential lending team as Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #2425328. In this role, she will support new and existing clients in the Seacoast communities of New Hampshire with their mortgage lending needs. “We are really excited to welcome Deborah to the team and have her help serve the needs of the Seacoast Region,” said Charlie Dowd, MVSB Vice President, Residential Mortgage Sales at NMLS #737415. “We know the community and our customers will benefit from her 30 years of experience in mortgage lending and dedicated involvement locally.” “MVSB […]

We are collecting donations of new mittens, hats, gloves and scarves for our annual Mitten Tree drive, now through New Year’s Eve. All items will be distributed to local school and nonprofits. MVSB will also match each item donation with $2 to local childcare programs. Mitten Tree donations can be dropped off at any MVSB branch location. A complete list of offices and hours are available at mvsb.com/locations. “The annual Mitten Tree drive has been a beloved tradition at MVSB since 1979,” said Stacy Trites, Senior Vice President, Senior Retail Banking Officer. “We are truly grateful to our local community […]

Denise Hubbard, NMLS #47515, MVSB Mortgage Loan Program Specialist, was recently honored as the #1 2022 Platinum Level Loan Originator from the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority. MVSB was also recognized overall as the #3 2022 Gold Level Top Lender. “Denise is a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for New Hampshire Housing’s programs and has helped hundreds of first-time home buyers achieve their dream of home ownership,” said Charlie Dowd, MVSB Vice President Residential Mortgage Sales, NMLS #737415. “She is more than deserving of this recognition and we couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishments.” “My passion is really helping first-time […]

Congratulations to Gavin and Emma, both local school teachers, who recently closed on their new home in Ashland. They worked closely with Marcy Dembiec, MVSB Mortgage Loan Officer, NMLS #165849, to find a home that suited their needs. New to the home buying process, they began their search in January 2022 and faced a competitive buying market with limited inventory. With the support of Marcy as well as Missy Sullivan, Broker Associate, CSS of Badger Peabody and Smith Realty, they were prepared to act quickly when the right property was listed. “Marcy made the search and buying experience a lot […]