In June, the Federal Reserve confirmed that only some of the inflationary price pressures we’ve been witnessing are transitory, and it may need to move up interest rate increases, though likely not until 2023. As investors, we will need to look even harder for ways to...
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Game wardens in the Russellville area will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced today at Arvest Bank’s Russellville West Main branch. Jason McGee, Renea Emmons, Joel Arivett, Shawn Bates, Tammy Burchett, Megan Chenowith, Shawn...
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One of the most important things that young adults can do to set themselves up for financial success in the future is to build a strong and healthy credit score. Why is it important to start building credit? It determines what rates you can get on a mortgage, car...
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The home search can be the most fun part of buying a new home — but it can also be pretty challenging. Make it easier on yourself by keeping these tips in mind. Find a Great Real Estate Agent Your agent is a valuable partner in the home shopping process. You not only...
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Why Budget? Have you ever spent money on something unnecessary and then recalled a more urgent expense? Budgeting helps us have money for what we need and want so we don’t have to worry about the unexpected! It keeps us out of financial trouble and prepares us for the...
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The “topic of the day” in the financial press lately has been inflation. As the economy has started back up, coming out of the lockdowns, there have been a variety of supply chain disruptions, leading to spot shortages and price increases. Are these indications for...
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Foster kids in the Fort Smith, Ark., area will benefit from a $3,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the Junior League of Fort Smith’s office. Maggie Henson, Private Banker at Arvest Bank, was on hand to present the check on behalf...
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College is a time full of growth, opportunity, fun, and, more importantly, new responsibilities. For many young adults, it’s the beginning a journey towards financial independence. Besides paying for tuition and books, you must also consider the costs of living on...
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A new mobile app update is here! Arvest Go users know how fast and easy it is to check your account balances, pay bills, transfer money, even deposit checks, from your phone. We consistently bring more customer-requested features to our J.D. Power certified app. With...
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While we do not know when additional 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). This IRS website provides the most...
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Although we look forward to retirement throughout our careers, entering it is an unfamiliar experience, one that will be especially challenging for anyone not fully prepared for it. Our primary focus when deciding if we’re ready to retire is typically financial...
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In observance of Independence Day, all Arvest branches and the customer service line will be closed on Monday, July 5. For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using: An ATM near you Arvest Go Mobile App Arvest Online Banking with BlueIQ™ 24-Hour Account Info Line As...
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The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $15,000 contribution to Bartlesville (Okla.) Public Schools Foundation (BPSF). Arvest local bank president Kim Adams and Arvest community and business relations advisor Chris Batchelder presented the check to Blair Ellis,...
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Children in Sequoyah County, Okla., will benefit from a $3,200 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County in Sallisaw. Lacey Prentice of Arvest Bank was on hand to present the check. The...
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Arvest Bank recently announced that our mortgage division has originated total volume of more than $2 billion for the fourth consecutive year, and at the earliest point in company history. Arvest’s total mortgage loan volume of $2,004,333,592 through May 26 represents...
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Getting pre-qualified for a mortgage is an essential first step in your homebuying process. Your pre-qualification enables you to make more informed decisions as you search for a home and gives you added credibility when you make an offer. But before you rush to view...
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Future School of Fort Smith (Ark.) students will benefit from a $6,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the Future School of Fort Smith. Mike Jacimore, Roger Holroyd and Beth Presley of Arvest Bank were on hand to present the...
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Arvest Bank has named Sonya Reed senior vice president and mortgage loan manager in Bartlesville, Okla. Reed has been with Arvest Wealth Management since 2007, when she began as a client advisor and eventually held the title of vice president in 2011 before serving as...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Jim Roth has joined its local board of directors in Central Oklahoma. Roth is dean of the Oklahoma City University School of Law, where he also serves as a tenured professor. He represents Phillips Murrah, an Oklahoma City-based law...
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Families in Pope County, Ark., will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced today at the Pope County Riding Club. Jessy Moreno, Brittany Tolliver, Joel Arivett, Aaron McElroy, Megan Chenowith and Vanessa Zavala of Arvest Bank...
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