Arvest Bank’s mortgage division has been recognized with the Fannie Mae Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Performer designation for 2020. The STAR Program is a performance management and recognition program based on a consistently applied framework to...
To rent or to buy – that is the big question, isn’t it? The decision to buy a home can be a tough one. In fact, it’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life. That’s why it’s helpful to understand the benefits...
The past year has introduced many challenges to the banking industry and accelerated existing trends in consumer preferences and behavior. Most significant for Arvest Bank has been a shift in the balance between branch transactions and digital banking. In response to...
At Arvest, we admire and appreciate our Ag customers, and we salute the families and professionals who live the Ag lifestyle. We recognize the expertise, grit and dedication it takes to grow and distribute the abundant food supply that feeds America and much of the...
Arvest Bank recently released Skyline Reports on residential and multifamily real estate in Northwest Arkansas for the second half of 2020, and the data shows a very robust real estate market with record sales that is creating a strong market for builders and sellers....
As business owners continue to look for ways to streamline their business and improve cash flow, they might consider a corporate credit card to help manage expenses. But, there are other commercial payment solutions that might provide even more benefits to business...
Arvest Bank is proud to be one of 13 employers that have joined the Tulsa Pay Equity Pledge, which was launched by mayor G.T. Bynum on March 10. The pledge was created in partnership with the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women and is a voluntary, employer-led...
Arvest Bank and Silver Dollar City have entered a multi-year sponsorship that will offer exclusive savings on family fun to Arvest customers at all Silver Dollar City attractions in Branson, Mo. With Arvest Bank as the Official Sponsor of Family Fun at Silver Dollar...
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce it has promoted Daniel Skipper and Shonda Walters to vice president and five additional associates to assistant vice president in its Fort Smith and River Valley region, which covers parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Skipper (NMLS#...
The Eat, Drink, Shop Local campaign began in Fayetteville, Arkansas as a way to encourage customers to shop local during the holiday season. Now, five years later this campaign spans across Arvest Bank’s four-state footprint and reminds customers and associates to...
We 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...
Credit 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...
Arvest 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,...
Technology is part of life, and unless you’re planning to live off the grid in the wilderness, it will remain part of our everyday experiences. Our mobile devices are used for communication, social interaction, shopping, banking, maintaining fitness, lifestyle, among...
The 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...
Arvest 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...
Credit 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...
Make 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...
Communicating 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...
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...