Donna Baron, Branch and Business Development Manager of the Integra Drive office in Concord is retiring on August 6, 2021, after 47 years with The Merrimack. “Donna has been a comforting fixture for our customers for almost 50 years,” said Linda Lorden, President of The Merrimack. “They adore and appreciate her absolute loyalty to them. Visitors at the […]
Archives for 2021
Shannon Ketcham Promoted to Mortgage Loan Officer
Shannon Ketcham has been promoted to Mortgage Loan Officer for The Merrimack. In this role, Ketcham works closely with customers to assist them in the home loan qualification, application or refinance process. “Shannon has a track record of providing outstanding customer service and satisfaction,” said Jenifer Williams, Vice President, Residential Mortgage Sales for The Merrimack. “She has been […]
The Merrimack is Proud to Support Mill City Park
We are proud to support Mill City Park (MCP) in Franklin with the purchase of $25,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Funds support the organization’s goal of developing both land and water components into a whitewater park along the Winnipesaukee River adjacent to downtown Franklin, the first of its kind […]
The Merrimack Purchases $30,000 in Tax Credits from the Friends Program
We are proud to support the Friends Program with the purchase of $30,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Support provides aid and relief for families experiencing homelessness within the Greater Concord, NH community. Funds contribute to the organization’s Home Stretch campaign, a three-part shelter expansion, and a renovation project that will […]
SBA Announces Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act Has Been Exhausted
As of Tuesday, May 4, the SBA announced that the funding for the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act had been exhausted, and the PPP application portal will stop accepting applications for loans. Regrettably, we are unable to take any new PPP applications at this time. The SBA will not accept applications in progress or waiting for underwriting […]
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Launches for Businesses In the Food Industry
We want to be sure you are aware of the new Small Business Administration (SBA) Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The RRF is essentially a grant and not a loan. The program is being run directly through the SBA. While the bank is not involved in the process, we want to be sure you were aware of this opportunity. […]
Fraudsters May Call. You Don’t Have to Answer.
Con-artists, fraudsters, scammers – whichever you prefer to call them – will play on your emotions, whether it is a scare tactic or playing on our goodwill, to get the information they need to conduct the next steps of their fraudulent scheme. A common scheme for fraudsters is to contact you stating that there has been […]
6 Tips to Protect Yourself from Fraud
Our Fraud Management Team offers the following tips to protect yourself from criminals looking to steal your identity and/or your money: Review your credit and online banking regularly. Contact your bank immediately if you notice anything unexpected. Do not open emails you are not expecting. Do not click on pop-ups or gift ads. If you’re not sure a phone […]
Check the Status of Your Economic Impact Payment with the IRS Get My Payment Tool
The US Treasury has begun to deliver the third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP) to eligible Americans. For most recipients, no action is necessary to receive your payment, it will automatically be deposited into the account you normal receive your tax refund to. The IRS will also be issuing payments via paper checks and prepaid debit […]
Merrimack Sponsors Rock ‘N Race for 13th Straight Year
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) will serve as the lead sponsor of the Rock ‘N Race benefit Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care. This is the Bank’s thirteenth consecutive year as naming sponsor. Since the race’s inception, The Merrimack has contributed more than $361,000 to Payson Center. Many of the Bank’s employees also serve as volunteers […]