As an SBA Preferred Lender, Arvest respects the vital role small businesses play in our communities. We also want to help you understand your options regarding the forgiveness phase of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)....
read moreWhen love is in the air, it could lead to an engagement ring on the finger! Diamond rings are an investment – and sometimes “love” comes before “saving.” A study by Bride magazine found that the average couple spent $3,700 on an engagement ring in 2020 – half...
read moreArvest Bank announced on April 5 the beginning of our 11th annual Million Meals campaign, which challenges bank associates, customers and community members to fight hunger in the more than 135 communities the bank serves by providing one million meals or more to those...
read moreThe North Central Arkansas Chamber Foundation will be able to make substantial technology upgrades thanks to a $10,000 grant made by the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently and will help the North Central Arkansas Chamber Foundation upgrade computers,...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce we have been selected to participate in the Federal Reserve Banks FedNow pilot program. FedNow is a new instant payment service being developed by Federal Reserve Banks that will enable financial institutions of all sizes to provide...
read morePeople don’t always act rationally, and they don’t always invest rationally either. Stock prices may not follow expectations, and emotions may cause impulse decisions. New acronyms have shown up on Reddit in the last few months that have become associated with...
read moreThe Million Meals campaign began more than 10 years ago to help feed our neighbors in need and raise awareness about food insecurity. Tiffany Watkins, Arvest Credit Card Marketing Manager, has watched this campaign grow and has seen firsthand how our associates and...
read moreKids are naturally curious and learn about the world around them through play. So the best way to help them learn how money works is to make it playful, colorful, creative and adventurous! Try these helpful ideas to get your kids or grandkids interested: Set up a...
read moreLife is full of the unexpected, especially when it comes to finances, but maintaining financial stability is a crucial part of achieving your long-term goals. One way you can accomplish this is by buying a home, which can provide you with fixed housing costs that...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce it donated $2,218 River Valley United Way in 2020. The donations were the result of a combined effort of Arvest associates and customers and will benefit the United Way chapter that serves a chunk of western Arkansas. The River...
read moreA date night out on the town is certainly a lot of fun, but an extravagant night out can really reflect on your checking account, depending on how much you splurge! Consider stretching your dollar by replicating all of the amenities of a night out – for an elaborate...
read moreResidents in the Russellville, Ark., area will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the CARTI Cancer Center in Russellville. Joel Arivett, Shawn Bates, Jessy Moreno, Jason McGee, and Megan Chenowith of Arvest Bank...
read moreThe recent volatility of GameStop stock and limitation of purchasing some stocks in January by some brokerage firms has sown confusion and mistrust in the way that the stock market functions. The rise of “free” trading mobile apps and fractional share investing have...
read moreStudents and staff at Poteau, Okla. Public Schools will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced at Poteau High School. Tyler Atkinson, Ted Sheets, and Suzie Bigler of Arvest Bank were on hand to present the check to Poteau Public...
read moreArvest Bank announced today that our mortgage division originated more than $1 billion in mortgage loans as of March 16, which is the earliest point in the calendar year – by about a month – we have reached this milestone. That includes 2020, when volume was up 110...
read moreContactless payments are a fast and easy way to accept card payments for your business. It lets a customer tap their contactless-enabled credit or debit card, smartcard, or another payment device such as a mobile or wearable device on a contactless-enabled payment...
read moreArvest Wealth Management is pleased to announce Alain Monkam has been named as a member of this year’s Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 class. According to its website, the Arkansas Business annual feature “highlights 40 people under the age of 40 who are making a...
read moreArvest Bank’s mortgage division has been recognized with the Fannie Mae Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Performer designation for 2020. The STAR Program is a performance management and recognition program based on a consistently applied framework to...
read moreThe Community School of the Arts (CSA) in Fort Smith, Ark., will benefit from a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the Community School of the Arts. Roger Holroyd, Tim Shields, Tammy Roper and Beth Presley of Arvest Bank were...
read moreArvest Bank kicked off its 11th annual Million Meals campaign today and it will continue through May 29. The campaign’s goal is to provide at least one million meals to those in need and it benefits more than 90 locally selected organizations throughout Arvest’s...
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