News and Events

January 28, 2013 – Interest Payable on Escrow Accounts Announced

The escrow rate for the period February 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013 is 0.00%.

Pursuant to NH RSA 384:16-c and 384:16-e, Ronald A. Wilbur, Bank Commissioner, announced the minimum interest rate payable on moneys on deposit in escrow accounts maintained for the payment of taxes or insurance premiums related to loans on property secured by real estate mortgages.

Said rate shall be 0.00% and shall be effective commencing February 1, 2013 and shall remain in effect until the next rate announcement on July 31, 2013.

July 9, 2012 - NHBD Expands its use of the NMLS

Debt Adjusters, Retail Seller, Sales Finance, and Small Loan Lenders can now apply through the NMLS for licensure. Visit the NMLS Site for more information.

Press Releases

• February 9, 2012 - New Hampshire Joins $25 Billion Joint State-Federal Mortgage Servicing Settlement on Foreclosure Wrongs. Information on the National Mortgage Settlement.
• August 16, 2011 – Alternatives to Foreclosure Seminars scheduled in Concord and Keene, and Seabrook  

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Other Documents and Pages of Interest

• Ameriquest Settlement
• Annual Reports of the Bank Commissioner
• Banking Division's Corporate Activities
• Financial Education
• Financial Resources Mortgage Information
• Newsletters
• Noble Trust Liquidation Information
• NH Consumer Education Partnership
• NH Public Deposit Investment Pool
• Public Notices