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Bonnie Leighton has joined Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as a Mortgage Loan Originator. She is based out of MVSB’s Portsmouth office located at 2839 Lafayette Rd. “Bonnie’s keen knowledge of a wide variety of loan programs, including FHA, VA, RD, and NH Housing, in addition to her passion for construction lending and experience in both the consumer and technical sides will make her a valuable asset to the team,” commented Charles Dowd, Vice President, Residential Mortgage Sales Officer for MVSB. “Her expertise and relationship management skills providing timely communication with builders, clients, and realtors ensures a smooth and streamlined process. […]

For over three decades, we’ve been working with local volunteers to provide the Save for America School Savings program to students at several school districts in the Lakes Region, including one of our longest standing school savings partners, Ashland Elementary School. At its heart, the School Savings program gives local students and their families a no barrier option for establishing and maintaining a child’s first savings account without needing to make a special trip to the bank – which can be a challenge for young families. While MVSB maintains the accounts from a technical perspective, the program relies on volunteers […]

In June only, Mutual Benefits members can make hotel, Airbnb or Vrbo reservations and receive the guaranteed lowest available price PLUS 10% cash back for stays completed by August 31, 2021. And with your Mutual Benefits membership you’ll always receive:Cash back on flights and car rentals Discounts on gift cards for restaurants, retailers and gas Discounts on tickets to concerts, theme parks, & sporting events through TicketXpress … and so much more! Book online or call a live reservation specialist for personalized assistance. Grab your suitcase and floaties and visit mymutualbenefits.com the Mutual Benefits mobile app, or call 855.378.3898 to […]

New Hampshire lenders and loan originators were recently recognized by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) for helping 1,400 homebuyers find affordable homes and loans in 2020. Denise Hubbard, Mortgage Loan Program Specialist (NMLS# 47515), was acknowledged as the #6 outstanding loan officer and Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as the #2 participating originator. “Denise Hubbard does a marvelous job representing Meredith Village Savings Bank and New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority to meet the needs of first time home buyers in the communities we serve,” said Charles Dowd. “She has been with the Bank for over a decade and has […]

We are proud to support Lakes Region Community Developers (LRCD) with the purchase of  $35,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) to go towards renovations at LRCD’s new headquarters at 193 Court Street in Laconia. In 2019, LRCD bought the old Walter’s Market with the plan to turn it into their forever home. The first phase of renovations included interior restorations and repairs to suit the organization’s programmatic needs, adding new insulation and siding on the southwest-facing exterior wall, and improving the building’s front façade. The tax credits will be used for the still […]

We are proud to support the Homeless Center for Strafford County (HCSC) with the purchase of $10,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) to support their efforts to build a new shelter building ready for occupancy in the fall of 2021. HCSC provides community members and families with shelter, case management and educational programs to help facilitate self-sufficiency and permanent housing. The Shelter was formed in 1998 by a group of committed citizens who recognized the desperate need for family shelter especially during the winter. Their focus is on a two generational approach to […]

We are pleased to support Huggins Hospital with a $2,000 donation to help the hospital purchase pulse oximeters to provide to community members with COVID-19 who are monitoring their illness at home. An early warning sign of declining condition due to COVID-19 is lowering of blood oxygen level, so equipping patients with a tool to monitor their oxygen levels at home can help help them manage symptoms remotely and also to know when it’s a time to seek in-person care. “MVSB is happy to do as much as we can to support the hospital’s initiatives to battle this deadly virus […]

Mutual Benefits members can escape to the great outdoors for less this month! Now through May 31, purchase a National Parks Pass and receive 50% cash back with a submitted receipt. And before you head out for a trek, purchase gift cards at 25% off for Bass Pro Shops and REI to save on your gear! Limits apply. Visit mymutualbenefits.com to take advantage of these limited time offers. Meredith Village Savings Bank has selected Generations Gold, Inc. (GenGold®), a fully independent third party service provider, to provide travel and other discounted services on an exclusive basis to Mutual Benefits members. All […]