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Imposter scams are a common type of fraud where crooks pretend to be someone you trust, such as a family member, a friend, financial institution, a government official, a tech support agent, or a charity worker. They try to convince you to send them money or share your personal information, often by creating a sense of urgency or fear. It's important to know how to spot these scams in order to protect yourself.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank is proud to announce that Adam Baker, Vice President - Commercial Lending, has been selected as one of the honorees for BusinessWest's 40 Under Forty class of 2023. BusinessWest is a leading business publication in Western Massachusetts that recognizes the success and contributions of 40 outstanding young professionals under the age of 40 each year. The honorees are chosen based on their business accomplishments as well as their philanthropic involvement and community service.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank has been selected to participate in Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s homeownership assistance programs, Equity Builder Program and Housing Our Workforce.

Tony Worden, President and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank, is pleased to announce that Paul J. Mokrzecki has joined our team as Senior Vice President - Government Banking. Paul brings over 40 years of experience in the public and private sectors, with a focus on providing banking solutions to municipal clients.

Tony Worden, Chief Executive Officer of Greenfield Cooperative Bank and it’s Northampton Cooperative Bank division, is pleased to announce a number of well-deserved promotions within the bank. 

“We are excited to promote these employees to their new positions,” said Worden. “They are all valuable members of our team and have a proven track record of success.”

As a member of both the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF), Greenfield Cooperative Bank and it's Northampton Co-op Bank Division provides full insurance for our customers’ deposits and accrued interest without limit or exception. Each depositor is insured by the FDIC to at least $250,000. All deposits above the FDIC insurance amount are insured by the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). 

By attending a First Time Home Buying Webinar you’ll have the opportunity to hear from real estate professionals - including attorneys, loan officers, realtors, home inspectors, and housing counselors. These professionals can give you a breakdown of the process so you’ll have a better understanding of what to expect.

When you are looking for a home and do not have a specific property in mind, you can consider a pre-qualification or pre-approval.

When either starting a new business or even looking for new financing for an existing business, it’s highly recommended that you sit down with a local commercial lender early in the process.

Tony Worden, President and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank, recently announced that the Bank would be donating $30,000 to area organizations to help with fuel assistance.