News & Information

SBA Loans Now Available

Doing business during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has been difficult for some, but now help is available to eligible businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans for small businesses suffering from substantial economic injury due to COVID-19. All counties within the state of Vermont are now…

COVID-19 Information & Updates

Service Changes in Brandon & Hinesburg 3/24/2020 As we continue to evaluate our service delivery needs and minimize physical contact, we have decided to reduce our appointment hours in Brandon and Hinesburg and temporarily close the Hinesburg drive up effective at close of business on Tuesday, March 24. The ATMs…

Shop Local Winners

Congratulations and Happy Holidays!  There was enormous participation in the Shop Local Raffle held in Middlebury, Brandon, Bristol, Vergennes, and Hinesburg. Here is a list of the winners: Brandon – Carr’s Gifts, Deb Goodwin Bristol – Honey Lights, Kristi Bedard Hinesburg – Blue Cottage, Cindy Allen Middlebury – Vermont Book…

National Bank of Middlebury will be closed Wednesday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day

Equifax Breach Settlement

Under a settlement, Equifax has agreed to spend up to $425 million to help those affected by their data breach. How do you know if you were one of the people affected?  The Federal Trade Commission announced that there is a tool available so you can find out if your…

Beware of Gift Card Scams

There are all types of common scams being perpetrated and many share a common wrinkle  – payment using a gift card. The caller threatens the phone recipient with back taxes and arrest or some other frightening message and threat. Then demands payment using prepaid gift cards. A classic illustration of…

Bob James Joins our Board of Directors

Sarah Stahl, Chairman of the Board, National Bank of Middlebury, is pleased to announce Robert W. James has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. James is currently vice president at Monument Farms Dairy in Weybridge, Vermont. Throughout his career in the family dairy business, Mr. James has been…

Postcard soliciting mortgage information

Currently there is a postcard circulating that uses NBM’s name in their promotion regarding mortgage protection services. This is not a solicitation from National Bank of Middlebury nor was the use of our name approved by us. It is wise to think twice about any type of solicitation you did not…

Beware IRS FBI Themed Ransomware Scam

Scam Warning from the IRS The IRS issued an urgent warning to beware of an IRS/FBI themed ransomware scam. Emblems of both agencies are used in the email to entice clicking on a link to download a fake FBI questionnaire. The link downloads ransomware that prevents the user from accessing…

Cyber Security & Scam Alerts

Mortgage Protection Postcard Beware! There is a postcard circulating that uses National Bank of Middlebury’s name in a mortgage protection services campaign. This is not a solicitation from National Bank of Middlebury nor was the use of our name approved by us. It is wise to think twice about any…