Our thoughts are with those impacted by the recent severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes across Arkansas.
To help offer immediate financial relief, Arvest has launched a Disaster Relief Loan.* This loan, available until May 8 and subject to credit approval, is specifically designed to provide quick access to funds during this challenging time. More information is below.
To learn more and apply, call us at (888) 812-7407, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT.
Arvest is closely monitoring federal disaster declarations, which will allow us to offer broader access to financial disaster recovery assistance should you need it. In the meantime, we want our customers to know about this immediate resource.
Protect Yourself: Tips to Avoid Scams During Recovery
Scammers are known to take advantage of storm victims during the recovery and rebuilding process. Here are some ways to avoid a scam, according to the Federal Trade Commission:
- Know that FEMA does not charge application fees. If someone wants money to help you qualify for FEMA or other disaster aid, it’s a scam.
- Don’t rely on a contractor to tell you what’s covered by insurance. Verify your insurance coverage yourself. Never sign your insurance check over to a contractor.
- Be skeptical of anyone promising immediate clean-up or repairs, especially if they want cash upfront.
- Check out contractors before you commit to anything by searching for online reviews, confirming their license and insurance, and checking with the local home builder’s association to see if there are complaints against them.
- Get a written contract and read it carefully.
For more tips, visit the FTC website.
Determine ways to receive mail, if needed.
If customers aren’t able to return home, it’s important to contact the U.S. Postal Service to have your mail held or forwarded. Click here to learn more from USPS on receiving your mail while waiting for your residence to be repaired or rebuilt.
Important Insurance Claims Info
If you are a customer impacted by severe weather and tornadoes on April 2, you may have received a check (or multiple checks) from your insurance company that is payable to Arvest Mortgage or Arvest Bank and the borrower. We have important insurance claims procedures for those who have their home financed through Arvest Mortgage (payments made out to Arvest Mortgage) or have a real estate-secured loan with Arvest Bank (payments made out to Arvest Bank).
Visit our Insurance Claims Information page to learn more.
*Subject to credit approval. Disaster Relief personal loans are unsecured, consumer-purpose loans available to new and existing customers, who reside in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri or Oklahoma. Loans are limited to balances from $500 to $10,000. No payment due for first 120 days; however, interest accrues during this time. Your loan payment will be calculated based on your interest rate, initial loan amount and 60-month repayment period. For example, a $5,000 loan amount with a 7.75% annual percentage rate (APR) would require 60 monthly payments of $102.08. Auto-debit interest rate discount of 0.25% is available and must be set up at time of loan. Offer valid April 8-May 8, 2025. Offer subject to change. New loans only; refinances or renewals of Arvest loans do not qualify.