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 moreArvest 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...
read morePeople 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 moreArvest Wealth Management has named Jessica Rovenstine trust officer in Bartlesville, Okla. Rovenstine has worked in the financial services industry since 2012 and most recently served as a trust assistant. “We are pleased to announce Jessica’s promotion to trust...
read moreWe all know that building a savings fund is an important personal finance step. But how do you motivate yourself to spend less and save more out of each paycheck? Have you found tips or tricks to make the challenge fun? Is it even possible to make saving fun? Plenty...
read moreCredit Card Consolidation refers to combining your various credit card debt into one monthly payment. Consolidation can simplify your multiple credit card account payments but does not erase your debt. Many credit card companies offer balance transfers with their...
read moreArvest Bank in Fort Smith, Ark., announced its total donations to the United Way of Fort Smith Area in 2020. With the combined effort of its associates and customers, Arvest raised a total of $106,388. The United Way helps fund numerous programs in Crawford, Franklin,...
read moreArvest Bank announced recently that our mortgage division originated record volume in 2020, the second consecutive year we have set a new mark. Arvest’s total 2020 mortgage loan volume of more than $4.6 billion represents an increase of 67-plus percent year-over-year...
read morePeople often think of a recipient of sudden windfall as someone like those that won the huge jackpots from the Powerball and Mega Millions last month; however, most sudden windfalls do not come from lotteries or gambling and are not huge sums. Most recipients are...
read moreThe buying vs. renting debate has been going on for some time, and the truth is – there are pros and cons to both sides. What’s most important is that you make your decision based on your short- and long-term goals, as well as what’s right for your...
read moreArvest Equipment Finance (AEF) closed more than $279 million in new production in 2020, a record total for the division of Arvest Bank, it was announced today. That represents a 13.4 percent increase in gross production year-over-year. “I am so proud of our AEF team...
read moreCredit card disputes occur when a consumer disagrees with the accuracy of a charge that appears on their statement. The Fair Credit Billing Act is a federal law that gives consumers the ability to dispute charges they did not make. However, in most cases, inaccurate...
read moreArvest Bank’s mortgage division and Arvest Central Mortgage Company (ACMC) understand we all hit rough patches. Sometimes that results in customers struggling to make their mortgage payments, something that has become more common as many people are feeling adverse...
read moreMake the most of your extra time indoors this season by giving your house some much needed updates, even on a small budget. These inexpensive projects are a simple way to stay busy during the cold winter months while making your home beautiful in the process! Paint...
read moreCommunicating with our customers in a timely and convenient manner is very important, and email has played a key role in doing so. Not only have we conveyed important notices about bank services or customer transactions, but we are also able to inform you of products...
read moreStart 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...
read moreBeing 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...
read moreThe 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,...
read moreNew 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...
read morePaying 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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