Savings Bank of Walpole Welcomes Raelene Robinson-Garrow as Mortgage Loan Officer

Keene, NH – Savings Bank of Walpole is pleased to announce that Raelene Robinson-Garrow has joined the residential lending team as mortgage loan originator. Raelene’s primary geographic focus will be the lower and upper valley markets of New Hampshire and Vermont in an effort to further develop and implement the Bank’s strategic vision of expanding its role as the Monadnock Region’s local bank. 

Raelene has over 21 years of experience in community banking,19 of which have been spent on the lending side serving in various roles. She has completed several courses through Northern New England Center for Financial Training as well as completed several leadership training programs over the years including Mascoma Bank’s Leadership Development program in 2015 and the Graduate of Leadership program in the Upper Valley in 2018.  Raelene holds an Associates of Arts degree from Community College of Vermont. 

“As the only bank headquartered in the Monadnock Region, it’s our mission to help homebuyers in our community by offering highly competitive mortgage rates and the best local service,” said Mark Bodin, President for Savings Bank of Walpole. “We are excited to be growing and expanding further into our northern area.”

“We are honored to have Raelene join the Savings Bank of Walpole lending team,” says Christine Greenwood-Smart, VP Residential Mortgage Sales Manager. “In addition to her knowledge of banking and finance, Raelene’s longtime experience working in community mortgage lending will be instrumental in helping SBW grow our residential lending products and services in the lower and upper valley areas of New Hampshire and Vermont.”

Originally from Windsor, VT, Raelene now lives in Cornish, NH with her husband and children. She enjoys photography, horseback riding and spending time with family. 

With assets totaling $700 million, the Bank offers a wide range of financial products, including services to individuals, businesses and organizations. The Bank is affiliated with NH Mutual Bancorp, further enhancing the quality products and services it provides to customers. The Bank is a partner of the NHTrust¹ brand to better serve customers by providing localized trust and wealth management products and services. Savings Bank of Walpole is an equal housing lender, and member of the FDIC. For more information visit www.walpolebank.com or call (603) 352-1822

¹Products and services made available through NHTrust are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency of the United States and are not deposits or obligations or guaranteed by the Bank and may lose value.