Arvest Consumer Sentiment Index Summary for Fall 2016
Arvest Consumer Sentiment Index evaluates consumer perceptions about their finances, business conditions, plans to purchase, debt and savings in 2016.
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Regional Economic Sentiment Closer to National Mark in 2016
Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma reported improved consumer opinion on the economy from March to August, but remains lower than national consumer sentiment.
read moreCottrell Promoted to SVP, Sales Manager in Central Arkansas
Arvest Bank announced today the promotion of Asa Cottrell to senior vice president and sales manager for the bank’s central Arkansas market.
read moreNational Financial Planning Month is a Good Time to Re-Evaluate Your Savings Plan
In most households, saving for the “big ticket” purchase is always on the radar; however, retirement nest eggs aren’t considered for immediate funding.
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Skyline Report: New Commercial Construction Bumps Up Vacancy Rates in Northwest Arkansas
Arvest released its Skyline Reports on commercial construction and multifamily real estate in Northwest Arkansas for the first half of 2016.
read moreArvest Bank Launches Mobile Deposit for Business Accounts
Arvest announced a new service for small business that allows owners and their employees to deposit checks from their mobile devices.
read moreArvest Surpasses $1 Billion Mortgage Mark for 14th Consecutive Year in 2016
Arvest announced it originated more than $1 billion in mortgage loans for the 14th year in a row, including purchase-money and refinance loans, for 2016.
read moreArvest Bank & Arkansas Department of Parks Tourism Collaborate on Debit Cards
Arvest and Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism create a limited-edition series of debit cards that showcase the state’s scenic and popular attractions.
read moreArvest Bank Names Jim Cargill President & CEO for Central Arkansas
Arvest announced promotion of Jim Cargill to President and CEO for the bank’s Central Arkansas market, where he is currently president and sales manager.
read moreArvest Equipment Finance Among Monitor 100 for 2015
Arvest Equipment Finance (AEF) once again has received recognition from MonitorDaily, a leading publication of the equipment leasing and finance industry.
read moreArvest Bank Recognized by USDA as Top 3 Producer in Arkansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognized Arvest as a “Top 3 Producer in the Guaranteed Rural Housing Program of Obligation Dollars for Arkansas.”
read moreRyan Named Loan Manager for Arvest Bank, Benton County
Arvest announced Mark Ryan as Loan Manager and Executive Vice President for Arvest Bank in Benton County. He is replacing Bob Boehmler, who retired in May.
read moreArvest Bank Recognized By SBA as Top Lender in Arkansas
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognized Arvest as 2016 U.S. Small Business Administration Arkansas District Top 7(a) Lender of the Year.
read moreArvest Consumer Sentiment Survey Spending & Savings Results 2016
More than half of respondents reported now was a good time to buy major household items, but 39% indicated they made such a purchase in the past six months.
read moreRegional Consumers Planning Major Purchases, Increase Savings in 2016
Consumers in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma have plans to make major household purchases in the next six months and increase their household savings rate.
read moreArvest Current Conditions and Consumer Expectations Sub-Indexes 2016
Respondents less positive when asked if current financial situation was better than a year ago but more optimistic about expected financial situation.
read moreConsumers Positive about Personal Finances, Purchasing Plans
Consumers in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma are more optimistic that their personal financial situation will improve within the next year than last year.
read moreArvest Provides More than 1.7 Million Meals in 2016
Arvest announced that it has exceeded the 1 Million Meals campaign goal by raising a total of 1,712,601 meals in the fight against hunger.
read moreArvest Consumer Sentiment Index Summary for Spring 2016
Researchers collected consumer perceptions on finances, debt, savings and planned purchases using telephone and online surveys conducted in March 2016.
read moreRegional Economic Sentiment Hits High Mark
Regional consumer opinion regarding the economy increased slightly from September to March, according to the Spring 2016 Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey.
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