Recognized at 2025 NH Lender Awards with Andrew Richardson
Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is pleased to announce that SBW and Andrew Richardson, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer, were each honored at the 2025 NH Lender Awards Celebration, held at the Manchester Historical Museum on Monday, March 2, 2026.
At this annual event recognizing outstanding contributions to community lending and economic development across New Hampshire, Savings Bank of Walpole received the U.S. Small Business Administration New Hampshire District’s Leading Third-Party Lender Award for 2025.
In addition, Granite State Development Corporation presented Andrew Richardson with the 2025 New Hampshire 504 Banker of the Year Award, and Savings Bank of Walpole with the 2025 New Hampshire 504 Bank of the Year Award. These awards highlight both SBW’s commitment to supporting local businesses through responsible lending and Richardson’s leadership in fostering strong community and commercial relationships.
“Being acknowledged by the SBA New Hampshire District office, and the Granite State Development Corporation, is a true honor,” said Mark Bodin, President of Savings Bank of Wapole. “This recognition reflects our dedication to helping our local businesses thrive, and our ongoing investment in the economic health of the Monadnock Region.”
Granite State Development Corporation’s NH Lender Awards celebrate lenders and institutions that demonstrate excellence in fueling small business growth, community development, and access to capital across the state. Savings Bank of Walpole is proud to be counted among organizations and professionals making a measurable impact on New Hampshire’s business landscape.
About Savings Bank of Walpole
With assets totaling $835 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, call (603) 352-1822.
1 Products 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.
