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Barbara Lemieux, 2016

MVSB Named NH Small Business Lender of the Year by the SBA

MVSB has been named New Hampshire Lender of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The award recognizes the Bank for the number and dollar amount of SBA 7(a) business loans, commitment to utilizing SBA loan programs and for providing small businesses with the access to capital they need to grow, thrive and succeed.

MVSB’s Commercial Lending team and leadership accepted the award during the SBA’s Lender Appreciation Ceremony at the Lakeport Opera House in Laconia on December 3.

“Our exceptional team of commercial lenders and administrators truly go above and beyond to support the financing needs of local businesses,” said Dan Osetek, MVSB Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer. “This award is a testament to that service and also to MVSB’s continuous work to offer the most efficient, real-time digital lending offerings to small businesses in the communities we serve. These strengths have helped us improve access to SBA programs and increase the number of loans we provide to local businesses.”

The Bank has placed significant focus in recent years on expediting decisioning, processing and funding of business loans to ensure businesses can more readily access financing to manage day-to-day needs. This express offering has set the Bank apart from local and national competitors – blending the warmth of personalized service with the latest in innovative technology. Dan shared that, “these improvements truly give our customers a best-of-both worlds experience – access to financing at their fingertips, with the support and expertise of a local lender that is invested in their success.”

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. Their 7(a) loan is the SBA’s primary program for providing financial assistance to small businesses and offers guarantees on loans to small businesses of up to $5 million. Go to  sba.gov/district/new-hampshire to learn more about the SBA New Hampshire district.

Caption: From left, Eric W MacDonald, MVSB VP Credit Manager, Bob Davis, MVSB SVP Commercial Lending Team Leader, Tate Miller, MVSB Commercial Loan Officer, Tina Simpson, MVSB VP Commercial Loan Officer, Angela Salb, MVSB VP Commercial Lending Team Leader, Katelyn LaBonte, MVSB Senior Credit Analyst, Sara Simes, MVSB AVP Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager, and Gregg Tewksbury, New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp President & CEO. Courtesy Photo

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