Understanding your credit can be difficult, so we’re starting a series to break it down for you. First up, we’ll look at the five main factors that affect your credit score. Payment history affects your score the most, taking into account on-time payments,...
read moreWouldn’t it be nice if your business had the ability to take payments on the go? Would sending invoices through email or text message help your business? Mobile payment processing makes taking payments on the go easy and is a great option for small businesses....
read moreEach year associates in the Joplin community hit the streets to surprise people with cash gifts as part of their “Pay It Forward” event. These are some of the many associates who are ready to help....
read moreArvest Equipment Finance is pleased to announce recent honors received by division president Eric Bunnell and vice president and specialist Katie Crawford. Bunnell has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Bank...
read moreFraudsters’ ability to take advantage of new technology, impersonate trusted vendors and exploit your business is more impressive than ever, resulting in billions of dollars lost from businesses in all 50 states and more than 170 countries since 2013, according to the...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce the winners of our $10,000 VISA Sweepstakes. The winners are: Alexander J. – Tulsa, Okla. Samantha S. – Springdale, Ark. Bradley S. – Perryville, Ark. Ryan J. – Carthage, Mo. Brandon M. – Fort Smith, Ark. Arvest customers were...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce Scott Copeland has been named community bank president in Mountain Home, Ark. Copeland has more than 14 years of industry experience, most recently serving as market president for another financial institution. “Scott is...
read moreAs we imagine retirement throughout our lives, we may create a bucket list of dream-fulfilling desires and activities. Some revisit interests they did not have time to master during their working years, such as playing the piano, while some visit places that take...
read moreArvest Bank was the top U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the state of Arkansas in 2021, the eighth consecutive year it has earned that distinction. The ranking is based on 7(a) loan production for the SBA fiscal year that ended Sept. 30. Arvest led...
read moreAs part of our ongoing efforts to support active-duty members of the U.S. military, a group of Arvest associates recently completed another round of Operation Care Package. In its second year, the program uses funds and requested items donated by Arvest associates to...
read moreThe University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Men of Excellence (MOX) program has received a boost in the form of a $2,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at UAFS. Arvest’s Tammy Roper and Jennifer...
read moreNothing beats the warm smell from baking cookies during the cold weather, especially since so many recipes have such aromatic ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg! To help make your treats look as terrific as they taste chill your dough. This makes it easier...
read moreResidents at Methodist Village Senior Living in Fort Smith, Ark., will benefit from a $15,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at Methodist Village Senior Living. Roger Holroyd, Trace Andres, Larry Randall and Danielle Rogers of...
read moreIn observance of the upcoming holidays, all Arvest branches and the Customer Service line will close: Friday, December 24th at noon Saturday, December 25th Friday, December 31st by 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 1st For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using:...
read moreStudents at Tilles Elementary School in Fort Smith, Ark., will benefit from a $4,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at Tilles Elementary School. Jennifer Caldwell and Alex Sanchez of Arvest Bank were on hand to present the check....
read moreAs you begin checking names off your list, it’s also a great time to make sure you’re using your credit card as effectively as possible this holiday season. You may find yourself swiping your card or using it for online shopping more than usual this time of year. By...
read moreThe responsibilities of caregiving have grown as a result of basic demographics and the pandemic’s economic effects. More adult children have boomeranged back to the nest to deal with the burden of student loans while starting their careers. Additionally, seniors are...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce a recent donation of $14,800 to First Tee – Northwest Arkansas. The gift was announced at the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament in Bella Vista. This gift represents proceeds raised during the tournament and would not...
read moreThe Arvest Foundation recently announced a donation of $5,000 to NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation, part of Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation. “The NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation has been providing excellent health care services to our community for many...
read moreThe holiday season is upon us and folks are scrambling to fit shopping into the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We may not be able to help you pick the perfect gifts for your family and friends, but we can help speed up the process with our contactless debit...
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