NORTH CONWAY, NH--(Marketwired - January 05, 2016) - The Board of Directors of Northway Financial, Inc. (the "Company") (
Participation in the SBLF program benefited numerous small businesses in the Company's primary markets of central and northern New Hampshire. Utilizing the funds from the SBLF the Company was able to grow its small business loans by $44 million. The decision to repay the Preferred Stock was influenced by the scheduled increase in the dividend rate to 9% in March 2016. The Company continues to be committed to provide financial solutions to small businesses throughout the state of New Hampshire.
About Northway Financial, Inc.
Northway Financial, Inc., headquartered in North Conway, New Hampshire, is a bank holding company. Through its subsidiary bank, Northway Bank, the Company offers a broad range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses and the public sector from its 17 full-service banking offices and its loan production offices located in Bedford and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Forward-looking Statements
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Contact: Gary Laurash Chief Financial Officer 603-326-7377