Jan 15, 2021 | Notices |
Arvest gained approval for more than 15,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in 2020 and we have a digital process for the new round of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funding that will be available beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19. All Arvest PPP...
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Jan 15, 2021 | Spin on Spending |
Start the new year with a cyber security checkup! Taking preventative measures to protect your personal information now could save you valuable time and resources in the future. Keep your bank account safe by being cyber smart. Listed below are simple ways you can...
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Jan 13, 2021 | Notices |
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we reopen our branch lobbies. Select branch lobbies across our four-state footprint are now open. Unless otherwise stated, these lobbies are open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday until further notice. Below is the list...
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Jan 13, 2021 | Notices |
Arvest Bank has processed all of the direct-deposit stimulus payments we have received from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other third parties and made those funds available to our customers. It is possible some third parties such as tax preparers are still...
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Jan 12, 2021 | Notices |
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)....
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Jan 12, 2021 | Spin on Spending |
Being in jeopardy is not an unfamiliar state for a business, as they are constantly evolving to survive, retain key talent, and adjust to new circumstances and demands from their customers and partners. The fact that there are always unknowable risks for the owners of...
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Jan 8, 2021 | Notices |
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all Arvest branches and the customer service line will be closed on Monday, January 18th. For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using: An ATM near you Arvest Go Mobile App Arvest Online Banking with BlueIQ™ 24-Hour...
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Jan 4, 2021 | Spin on Spending |
Take a good look at your surroundings and your daily routine. What is working, and what isn’t? Here are some ideas for things you can you do during January, sometimes known as “Get Organized Month”, to set yourself up for success this year: Prioritize. On a...
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Dec 31, 2020 | Spin on Spending |
The last month of the calendar year can be a helpful time to review your personal finances for a couple key reasons: 1) There may be steps you can still take to reduce your taxable income for the year and get a better tax result, and 2) By reviewing your income,...
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Dec 30, 2020 | Spin on Spending |
New Year’s resolutions often don’t stay in our minds long, and then reappear as the year ends to be supplanted by new ones. Do New Year’s resolutions work for you? If not, then you are in the majority. Goals are usually fulfilled or dropped as new problems arise that...
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Dec 23, 2020 | Community |
Paying it forward is about all people, from all walks of life, giving to someone else and making a positive difference. Arvest Bank associates throughout the Joplin region embraced the spirit of giving this holiday season, performing random acts of kindness in all 10...
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Dec 22, 2020 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce the opening of a new lending facility in Conway, Arkansas. “We couldn’t be more excited about opening this space to meet the growing needs of our customers and others in this region,” said Skip Colvin, community bank president for...
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Dec 22, 2020 | Community |
Arvest Bank was the top U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the state of Arkansas in 2020, the seventh consecutive year we have earned that distinction. The ranking is based on 7(a) loan production for the SBA fiscal year ending Sept. 30. Arvest led...
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Dec 21, 2020 | Community |
Arvest Wealth Management is pleased to announce two of its associates – Alain Monkam and Kenny Wasson – recently were named as recipients of American Bankers Association’s inaugural 40 Under 40 in Wealth Management Award. The new American Bankers Association (ABA)...
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Dec 18, 2020 | Community |
Talk Business & Politics recently released the winners of its second annual Talk Business & Politics Western Arkansas Business Award program and we are pleased to announce Arvest – Fort Smith brought home the top prize in the Business of the Year category....
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Dec 16, 2020 | Notices |
In observance of the upcoming holidays, all Arvest branches and the Customer Service line will close: • Thursday, December 24th at 2:00 p.m. • Friday, December 25th • Saturday, December 26th • Thursday, December 31st by 5:00 p.m. • Friday, January 1st For your...
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Dec 15, 2020 | Spin on Spending |
Investors planning substantial gifts to children or grandchildren may be considering whether or not to give stocks or sell the stocks and give the cash to alleviate the management concerns for the recipients. This article explores some of the unique benefits that may come with gifting the stocks directly, and introduces the strategy of using the annual gift tax exclusion as an estate planning method.
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Dec 15, 2020 | Community |
Join us for our monthly Cannon Institute update, hosted by Arvest Wealth Management. All Cannon Institute Teleconference Series will feature estate planning topics and a live discussion by leading authorities in wealth management. Participants will have the...
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Dec 10, 2020 | Community |
The Arvest Foundation recently provided $41,000 in donations to nine outstanding charities doing excellent work in Saline County, Ark. “The Arvest Foundation is honored to contribute to each of these wonderful organizations that support the citizens of Saline County,”...
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Dec 9, 2020 | Spin on Spending |
Year after year, gift cards have been a highly requested holiday gift. They are easy and convenient to give, and to receive. Whether you are shopping for that person that is hard to buy for or if you are just looking for a break from the hustle and bustle, gift cards...
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