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Visco joins Saugusbank as VP & residential loan officer

According to Saugusbank president and CEO, Kevin Tierney, Tony Visco has joined the bank as vice president and residential loan officer. With over 25 year's experience in the mortgage area, Visco comes to the organization from Bank of America. Prior to that posting he held similar positions with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Medford Bank and East Boston Savings Bank. Specializing in all types of conventional and non-conforming mortgages, over the past decade Tony has routinely generated yearly origination volume in the $20-$30 million range. At Saugusbank, Visco will be responsible for helping current and prospective homeowners in Essex, Middlesex and Suffolk counties. He is available to meet with customers in his office at 412 Lynn Fells Parkway, Saugus, at any Saugusbank branch location (489 Lincoln Ave., Saugus; 1 Hamilton St., Saugus; or 481 Lincoln St., Saugus) or at the customer's residence or place of business. His hours are flexible and appointments can be scheduled at the customer's convenience. Saugusbank is an independent community bank with approximately $200 million in assets. Founded in 1911, the organization operates out of three convenient Saugus branches and a loan production facility. Saugusbank offers a wide variety of loan and deposit products that cater to the individual and business needs of the community. In addition to its chartered mission, the bank is also an active supporter of philanthropic ventures throughout the area.
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