President's Message

It’s hard to believe that 2019 is upon us. We truly appreciate you making Walden Savings Bank your bank of choice in the communities we serve and we’re excited to share several new happenings in the coming year.

• During 2018 our Scotts Corners, Village of Montgomery, Circleville and Cornwall branches all received brand new upgraded ATM’s. This year, Pine Bush, Walden, Washingtonville, Florida, and Gardiner Branch ATM’s have scheduled upgrades. These new machines offer the latest in technology and security features for our customers.

• Instant Issue debit cards have been available at the Walden, Pine Bush, New Windsor, Scotts Corners, and Florida Branches. This year, all remaining branches will also be offering Instant Issue debit cards making it easier than ever to get a new debit card when you need it most.

• You asked, we listened! We will soon be offering mobile wallet capabilities including Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay through your WSB debit card. This allows customers to make secure purchases in stores, in apps, or on the web and you can send and receive money from friends and family via text message.

• As a reminder, our customers have access to many different types of technology to make banking easier, more convenient and more secure. Customers can now take advantage of Person to Person Payments, Self Service Functions such as online account opening and e-statement enrollment, Bank Wise- Personal Financial Management tool and Card Valet, that allows you to control how, when and where your debit card is used.

• Saving for the future doesn’t have to be difficult. Let us help with our 14 or 30 Month Certificate of Deposits now earning 2.25% APY or 2.75% APY. With a low opening minimum balance of just $1,000, it's a great way to plant seeds for your financial future! Customers saving for retirement may also take advantage of our 30 Month IRA Certificate at 3.00% APY. Available for a limited time only!

• For customers in the Dutchess County market, our Lending Office is open for all your residential and commercial lending needs. Conveniently located in downtown Beacon, at 554 Main Street, we have lending experts on hand Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm and by appointment. By appointment, customers also have access to financial planning through Walden Investment Services at our new Beacon location.

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements and be sure to stay current on all of the latest Walden Savings Bank news and events, by signing up for our newsletter below.

Thank you to our many loyal customers. If you have yet to join the Walden Savings Bank family, I invite you to give us a try. We remain dedicated to providing exceptional service and financial solutions to both personal and small business customers while supporting the overall well-being of our community.

Sincerely,

Derrik R. Wynkoop

President & C.E.O.