The past year has introduced many challenges to the banking industry and accelerated existing trends in consumer preferences and behavior. Most significant for Arvest Bank has been a shift in the balance between branch transactions and digital banking. In response to...
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According to the Pew Research Group, the number of retired Baby Boomers had been growing annually since 2011 at a rate of about 2 million on average, but in 2020 that number jumped to 3.2 million. These retirements may have been long planned, or the pandemic-related...
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At Arvest, we admire and appreciate our Ag customers, and we salute the families and professionals who live the Ag lifestyle. We recognize the expertise, grit and dedication it takes to grow and distribute the abundant food supply that feeds America and much of the...
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It’s officially spring now, so the calendar says. That means it’s time to get out your cleaners and yard tools, and start cleaning up around your home. It’s also the perfect time to freshen up something that’s even more valuable than your home- you....
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Arvest Bank recently released Skyline Reports on residential and multifamily real estate in Northwest Arkansas for the second half of 2020, and the data shows a very robust real estate market with record sales that is creating a strong market for builders and sellers....
read moreIt’s getting warmer, which means gardeners are getting ready to plant their spring and summer gardens! If you’re a novice, don’t worry – now is the perfect time to pick up this hobby. First, you need to figure out what garden zone you’re in. In the south and mid-west,...
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The Arvest Foundation recently donated $2,000 to both the Flippin and Yellville-Summit school districts in North Central Arkansas to help fund college scholarships for graduating seniors. High school staff who make up the scholarship committees at both schools will...
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Officers in Dover, Ark., will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at Dover City Hall. Joel Arivett of Arvest Wealth Management joined Arvest Bank associates Brittany Tolliver, Shawn Bates, Jason McGee and Megan...
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While we do not know when the third round of stimulus payments will hit specific customer accounts, Arvest wants to assure customers we will do our part to facilitate these payments as we receive them from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). IMPORTANT: The IRS will...
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As business owners continue to look for ways to streamline their business and improve cash flow, they might consider a corporate credit card to help manage expenses. But, there are other commercial payment solutions that might provide even more benefits to business...
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Arvest Bank is proud to be one of 13 employers that have joined the Tulsa Pay Equity Pledge, which was launched by mayor G.T. Bynum on March 10. The pledge was created in partnership with the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women and is a voluntary, employer-led...
read moreArvest Bank and Silver Dollar City have entered a multi-year sponsorship that will offer exclusive savings on family fun to Arvest customers at all Silver Dollar City attractions in Branson, Mo. With Arvest Bank as the Official Sponsor of Family Fun at Silver Dollar...
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2020 was the year when required minimum distributions (RMDs) were not required from IRAs and qualified retirement plans. Given the economic uncertainty of the economy and the volatility of the financial markets, Congress wanted to give everyone maximum flexibility in...
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Small businesses in Boone County, Ark., may receive a boost in the form of increased promotion thanks to a $12,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation to the Harrison Chamber Foundation. The Harrison Chamber Foundation’s mission is to support, foster, protect and advance...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce it has promoted Daniel Skipper and Shonda Walters to vice president and five additional associates to assistant vice president in its Fort Smith and River Valley region, which covers parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Skipper (NMLS#...
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Residents at Community Rescue Mission (CRM) in Fort Smith, Ark., will benefit from a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the Community Rescue Mission campus in Fort Smith. Roger Holroyd, Tim Shields, and Beth Presley of Arvest...
read moreSpring is fast approaching, which means it’s time to get out the vacuum and dustpan! Spring is also a great time to clean up your finances. That’s right – just like your closet, your finances can accumulate things you don’t need or use. If you take a closer look,...
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Arvest Wealth Management announced today that its assets under management surpassed the $14 billion mark as of year-end 2020. Arvest Wealth Management, which offers wealth management, trust, investment, and insurance products and services, has investment and trust...
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People have an inherent need to make their space their own. It’s a part of what makes a home feel like home. The downside of renting, however, is that you typically don’t have the freedom to customize your space. Buying Means Freedom to Customize As a...
read moreThe Eat, Drink, Shop Local campaign began in Fayetteville, Arkansas as a way to encourage customers to shop local during the holiday season. Now, five years later this campaign spans across Arvest Bank’s four-state footprint and reminds customers and associates to...
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