$32K Contribution Made for Homeownership Education Services

Meredith Village Savings Bank has made a gift of $32,500 to NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire. The funding supports homeownership education, counseling and coaching services offered by NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire.

“We are very excited to begin working with our new partners at Meredith Village Savings Bank,” said Paul McLaughlin, HomeOwnership Manager for NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire. “The Bank’s staff is committed, passionate and knowledgeable. We appreciate their generosity in helping to ensure the availability of free homeownership education services in the state.”

“Buying a home can be a complicated process, involving many players - so being educated about each step in the process and assembling a team of experts and resources you trust can help you make well-informed decisions along the way,” said Carol Bickford, SVP Retail Lending Officer for Meredith Village Savings Bank. “The HOMEteam’s classes and counseling services are an excellent resource for consumers at all stages of the home buying process, and we are proud to join them in their efforts to provide expanded homebuyer education programs across New Hampshire.”

All of NeighborWorks New Hampshire’s pre-purchase and post-purchase home ownership and financial literacy education services are delivered through HOMEteam, a collaboration with CATCH Neighborhood Housing and Laconia Area Community Land Trust to provide a seamless delivery of a comprehensive menu of homeownership services. The collaboration allow residents to take advantage of a series of free educational workshops and one-on-one counseling related to housing, such as navigating the mortgage process for first time home buyers, saving for the purchase of a home, and preserving and protecting an investment in a home, in a number of New Hampshire communities.

For more information about our full menu of course and counseling offerings, please visit nwsnh.org or hometeamnh.org or call 866.701.9097.

Meredith Village Savings Bank, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual savings bank with 11 offices serving individuals, families, businesses and municipalities in the Lakes Region and the Plymouth area. The bank and its employees are inspired by MVSB’s core values: respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and stewardship. These values are intrinsic to every decision made at the bank and are illustrated by the high priority they place on trust, quality service, and commitment to community support. MVSB strives to make the communities it serves a better place to work and live. More information can be found at mvsb.com.

Photo Caption: (from left to right): Carol Bickford, SVP, Retail Lending Officer, Meredith Village Savings Bank; Denise Hubbard, Mortgage Loan Program Specialist, Meredith Village Savings Bank; and Paul McLaughlin, HomeOwnership Manager, NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire.

Submitted text and courtesy photo.