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The senior leadership team at Greenfield Cooperative Bank demonstrated their deep commitment to being rooted in the community. They traded their suits for paint brushes and joined forces with Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity to help put some finishing touches on a new home being built by dozens of community volunteers alongside the future homeowners.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank has been approved to participate in Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s homeownership assistance programs, Equity Builder Program and Housing Our Workforce. Both programs provide assistance to income-eligible homebuyers who are purchasing one- to four-family homes that will serve as their primary residence.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline (Jackie) Charron as its new Senior Vice President of Strategy & Implementation. Jackie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this important role.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank is proud to announce a $10,000 sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity's Victoria Bismark Farm project. This vital initiative will see the construction of three single-family homes on Burts Pit Road in Northampton, which will be built by hundreds of community volunteers alongside three future homebuyers with low income.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Victor H. Rodriguez, Sr. as Assistant Vice President Mortgage Loan Officer. In this role, Rodriguez will leverage his extensive experience and expertise to guide borrowers through the homeownership journey with personalized care and local market knowledge.

Did you know you can opt out of receiving prescreened offers of credit? Credit bureaus like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion maintain vast databases of consumer credit information. Companies can purchase access to these databases and request "prescreened lists" of individuals who meet specific criteria, such as age, income, credit score, and debt-to-income ratio. By opting out you can reduce the amount of clutter you receive in your mailbox. 

Applying for a loan, whether it’s your first home purchase mortgage, a home equity loan to consolidate debt, or for home improvements, can be a nerve-wracking process especially when you don’t know what to provide. We’re happy to put you at ease by explaining what we’ll need for documentation.   If you ever have any questions, at any point in the application process, please feel free to reach out to us via phone or email.  

Funding will support the hospital’s campaign to expand its 50-year old Emergency Department and kicks off the $1M Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation Challenge.

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you can make in your life. It involves a lot of research, planning, and negotiation. Partnering with a local lender to help you navigate your options is a great first step. Additionally, there are some tips to consider you as you begin the homebuying process.

If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from your bank, you might be wondering how to tell if it is a legitimate call or a scam. Scammers often use spoofed phone numbers, fake caller IDs, and convincing scripts to trick you into revealing your personal or financial information. Here are some tips on how to tell if a call from your bank is legitimate.