What happened? It is all too timely in light of the recent settlement talks of the 2017 Equifax breach, that it was disclosed this morning that Capital One has suffered a data breach. Between March 22nd and 23rd, 2019, a software engineer was able to access information to more than 100 million Capital One customers in the […]
Beware of Credential Stuffing
This spring and summer, our Risk Management team noted that our area seems to be seeing an uptick in credential stuffing, a type of cyber attack. While hackers have not been able to use this attack to access accounts at the Bank, we wanted to alert you to this increased risk against all of your web-based […]
The Merrimack and MillRiver Make $30,000 Sponsorship Pledge to The Community Players of Concord
Sister companies, Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) and MillRiver Wealth Management (MillRiver) have pledged $30,000 to The Community Players of Concord (The Players) in the form of sponsorships to be spread over the course of three consecutive years. The Community Players of Concord is in the midst of a fundraising push to fund the renovation, […]
The Merrimack Contributes $10,000 to HOMEteam
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) contributed $10,000 to HOMEteam in support of funding for home ownership educational programs throughout New Hampshire. Through a series of workshops and one-on-one counseling, among many other resources, HOMEteam helps first-time home buyers and renters interested in ownership, offering insight on protecting and preserving the home investment. “The success of the […]
Thank You for Voting us Best Bank!
Thanks to you, The Merrimack was voted best bank for the ninth consecutive year by the Concord Monitor CAPPIES (Capital Area’s People’s Preference Awards), an annual tradition that gives readers the opportunity to cast ballots for the very best in greater Concord. Affiliated companies New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp and MillRiver Wealth Management were voted “Best Place to […]
Pamela Starr Joins the Merrimack
Pamela Starr has joined Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) as a Mortgage Loan Originator. Starr will be assisting members of the Greater Nashua and Manchester communities who wish to buy, build, refinance or improve their homes. She is based out of the Bank’s Nashua office on 101 Broad Street. “Pam is an excellent addition to our sales […]
Increasing Instances of Stolen Debit Cards Used in Digital Payment Fraud
There has been a significant rise in fictitious Zelle charges debiting consumer accounts in recent weeks. Fraudsters are using stolen debit card information to send instant payments to fictitious accounts. With the stolen card data, fraudsters are able to enroll in Zelle, a popular digital payments network and mobile app similar to Venmo and PayPal. Due to the […]
A New Way to Pay Your Merrimack Loan Online
We’re pleased to provide you a new way to pay your Merrimack loan online. While you’ve always had the option to make an Merrimack loan payment from an Merrimack checking or savings account using online banking – you now have the flexibility to make a payment from a checking or savings account at any other financial […]
New Hampshire Housing Honors Top Loan Officers and Lenders
New Hampshire lenders and loan originators were recently recognized by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) for helping almost 2,000 homebuyers find affordable homes and loans in 2018. Among NHHFA’s most outstanding lenders and originators in 2018 are:Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack), MVSB and Savings Bank of Walpole as participating originators; Meredith Village Savings […]
Tara Mudgett Promoted to Vice President, Risk and Information Security Officer
Tara Mudgett has been promoted to Vice President, Risk and Information Security Officer at New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). In this position, Mudgett oversees risk management, including fraud, information security, cyber security and physical security for Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank, Savings Bank of Walpole and MillRiver Wealth Management. “Tara has proven to […]