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You may have heard in the media this week about a new security flaw discovered that affects many versions of the Internet Explorer browser, allowing hackers to take control of your computer if malware is deployed. This means that clicking on a bad link or email or visiting an infected site with the Internet Explorer browser, could put your computer at risk. On Thursday, May 1, Microsoft issued a patch to repair flaw.  Effective immediately, Windows users will receive an automatic security update.  If you do not use the automatic update functionality, be sure to visit Windows Updates on your […]

Thinking of buying flowers for a special Mom in your life? Or just want to make someone’s day while contributing to a great organization? We hope you’ll stop by our Main Office (Meredith), Route 104, Laconia or Gilford offices between Thursday, May 8 and Saturday, May 10 for the Annual New Beginnings Mother’s Day Carnation Sale. Single carnations in a variety of colors with greenery will be available for purchase for $1.25 each and bouquets with greenery will be available for $10.00. All proceeds from the carnation sale will go to New Beginnings, a domestic violence crisis center serving Belknap County. New Beginnings relies […]

MVSB employees recently chose Voices Against Violence as one of ten local non-profit agencies to receive a $3,795 donation.  As part of MVSB’s commitment to assisting non-profit agencies in the communities it serves, the Bank matched all 2014 employee contributions to the Lakes Region United Way campaign. The $37,950 in matched funds were distributed evenly to 10 deserving non-profit agencies selected by MVSB employee vote. “We are so thankful that we were selected to receive this generous contribution from MVSB,” said Meg Kennedy Dugan, Executive Director for Voices Against Violence. “We rely heavily on our AmeriCorps members and community volunteers to […]

We’re excited to inform you that MVSB Mobile Banking has a new look! The MVSB mobile iPhone and Android applications have been updated and are available for download. The new apps feature streamlined, widget-based navigation to enhance user experience and a question mark icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen provides navigation assistance. iPhone users can download the updated application from the App Store and Android users can download the updated application from the google playstore.  You can also download the app by visiting your existing MVSB Mobile Banking app and clicking the link on the log in page. Please note: Due to […]

MVSB was recently recognized by New Hampshire Housing and Finance Authority (NHHFA) as Top Correspondent Lender in 2013.   The Bank received the distinction at NHHFA’s “Best of 2013” ceremony, during which top real estate offices, loan originators, and lenders were recognized for their dedication to helping homebuyers find affordable homes and loans. Working with participating lenders, like MVSB, New Hampshire Housing offers a variety of mortgage and cash assistance programs to eligible New Hampshire residents in an effort to make homeownership more affordable.  MVSB was awarded the Top Correspondent Lender award for achieving both the highest number of loans and […]

We are pleased to announce a $3,795 donation to Genesis Behavioral Health of Laconia and Plymouth. As part of the Bank’s commitment to assisting non-profit agencies in the communities it serves, MVSB matched all 2014 employee contributions to the Lakes Region United Way dollar-for-dollar. The $37,950 in matched funds were distributed evenly to 10 deserving non-profit agencies selected by MVSB employee vote. “We are so appreciative of this donation,” said Maggie Pritchard, Executive Director of Genesis Behavioral Health. “With these funds we plan to increase efficiency at our center by converting our paper charts to an electronic medical record.  Moving […]

Recent media reports have raised awareness about the Heartbleed Bug.  Heartbleed  is a flaw in the programming on secure websites that could put your personal information at risk, including passwords, credit and debit card information and email addresses. The American Bankers Association created this FAQ to assist in answering questions. As is the process with any vulnerability that we discover, the Bank takes steps to evaluate where the impact is and then creates a plan to address them.  MVSB employs a layered security system that helps to mitigate against many risks, including this type of bug.  Customers should feel secure using […]

We are pleased to announce a $3,795 donation to Lakes Region Humane Society (LRHS) of Ossipee.  As part of MVSB’s commitment to assisting non-profit agencies in the communities it serves, the Bank agreed to match all 2014 employee contributions to the Lakes Region United Way. $37,950 in matched funds were distributed evenly to 10 deserving non-profit agencies selected by MVSB employee vote. “We are so appreciative of this unexpected contribution from Meredith Village Savings Bank,” said Megan Fichter, Managing Director for the Lakes Region Humane Society. “It is with the generosity and support of our local communities that we are able to […]

We are pleased to announce the April selections for the MVSB Book of the Month Program from our ten local libraries. The MVSB Book of the Month program seeks to foster the joy of reading and lifelong learning for people of all ages. MVSB donates funds to allow local libraries to purchase and promote books for adults and children. Participating libraries each receive an annual $500 donation to purchase two or more books each month to be displayed on their shelves as MVSB Books of the Month. MVSB also supplies colorful displays designed to attract library patrons to these monthly […]

MVSB’s recent donation of $2500 to Inter-Lakes Elementary School’s (ILES) Living Classroom greenhouse project has put the school even closer to its fundraising goal of $65,000. With these funds, the school plans to build a 24’x 48’ rigid-frame poly-carbonate greenhouse that will provide interactive and experiential learning opportunities to students of all grade levels. “Today’s generation is the first to grow up ‘indoors’ and ‘plugged in’ and we believe this Living Classroom is an important tool for reconnecting children with nature,” said Dr. Steven Kelley, Inter-Lakes Elementary School Principal. “We are so appreciative of the support from Meredith Village Savings Bank […]