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Each year, the Registry Review publishes data collected by The Warren Group outlining the top loan originators for the state of New Hampshire. Five mortgage lenders from Meredith Village Savings Bank were recognized. Lori Borrin, Vice President & Mortgage Loan Officer, was recognized as being the 7th highest loan producer in the state for both the number of loans and loan volume. She was also recognized as the top producer in the lakes and mountains region by loan volume, and was second by number of loans. Lori has been with Meredith Village Savings Bank since 1993, when she started as a […]

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) let you set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. By using untaxed dollars in an HSA to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses, you may be able to lower your overall health care costs. HSA funds generally may not be used to pay premiums. HSA funds roll over year to year if you don’t spend them. An HSA may earn interest or other earnings, which are not taxable. Please consult your tax advisor to discuss the best options for your situation. While you can use the funds […]

Sister Banks Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack), Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Savings Bank of Walpole are launched their annual community photo contest on May 11th.  Winning full color photographs will be featured on five websites: the three Banks, New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) and NHTrust, as well as in desktop and wall versions of printed calendars. Photos may also be selected for holiday cards and note cards. This is the third year that the contest allows for electronic submissions. To ensure the health and safety of contest participants and bank employees, all eligible entries must be submitted […]

Listen to Carol, SVP, Residential Lending Officer, talk to Pat Kelly of the Pulse 107.7, as they discuss how mortgage customers can be helped, especially during this trying time. We are here for all of the community. Click to listen

Special May offers for Mutual Benefits customers have been released.  Learn more Mutual Benefits is a unique discount program that offers a diverse and comprehensive range of money saving benefits. As a member, you’ll receive discounts on everything from healthcare services to shopping, entertainment, dining, airfare, hotels, online merchants and much more. You’ll even have access to an identity theft and security program, for enhanced peace of mind. What’s more, the nationwide network of Local Partners enables members—no matter where they live or travel—to always have easy access to the program’s extensive services and money saving offers through the Mutual […]

Listen to Dan Osetek, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, talk to Pat Kelly of the Pulse 107.7, as they discuss how local banks are the best advocates for small businesses. Click to listen

Sister banks, Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) and Savings Bank of Walpole are the first three banks to contribute to the New Hampshire Nonprofit Response Fund with a combined tax credit purchase of $150,000. The NH Response Fund is providing nonprofit organizations with resources of up to $100,000 for working capital, equipment purchases and programming expenses. Supported by donations from businesses in exchange for tax credits and flexible loan funds from the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) and the Business Finance Authority (BFA), the NH Nonprofit Response Fund is providing resources to qualifying community-based […]

Jessica Ruel has been promoted to the new Branch and Business Development Manager of our Laconia location. In this position, Jessica oversees our branch office on 379 Main Street in Laconia, across from Vista Foods. She replaces Eric Petell who was recently promoted to Mortgage Loan Originator. “Jessica has been a familiar face to the Lakes Region community for more than 18 years,” said Marcus Weeks, Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Officer. “Her leadership, knowledge and expertise empowers employees, while her warmth and competency endears her to customers. She will excel in this position.” Jessica joined MVSB in 2001 […]

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Carmen Lorentz to our Board of Directors. A Lakes Region native and resident of Belmont, Carmen currently serves as the Executive Director of Lakes Region Community Developers (LRCD). LRCD helps the Lakes Region thrive by developing healthy homes, creating vibrant community assets and engaging residents. Founded in 1988 as the Laconia Area Community Land Trust, LRCD has developed 365 healthy and affordable rental homes in Ashland, Gilford, Laconia, Meredith, Tilton and Wolfeboro. In 2017, LRCD expanded their mission to include new types of real estate development and new programming that empowers residents […]