Once you have received your loan approval, next comes the most exciting part of all: becoming the legal owner of your new home! Your agent along with the title company will let you know when you are scheduled to seal the deal and sign the final paperwork. Before You...
read moreBrent Vinson, site and planning specialist for Arvest Bank was asked to come up with an idea on how to repurpose a closed drive-thru branch facility. His idea would become a $220,000-plus investment in the community as an Arvest Pavilion in Prairie Grove, Ark. Brent...
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The Arvest Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded four grants totaling $26,000 in North Central Arkansas. The grants are designed to benefit the communities of Flippin and Yellville, including schools in those areas. “We were pleased to present these...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Amy Morbeck has been named executive vice president and sales manager in Benton County, Ark. Morbeck has served in a variety of roles in six years at Arvest, most recently as director of small business strategy and innovation. During...
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The COVID-19 economic crisis tested the mettle of all Americans, particularly working mothers. Research shows that the pandemic’s impacts on women have been far-reaching and potentially long-lasting. Now that the U.S. economy is picking up steam, it may be more...
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The Arvest Foundation recently announced donations totaling $19,500 to nonprofit organizations in Jonesboro, Ark. The organizations receiving grants all work to improve the quality of life for children and adults. “The Arvest Foundation seeks to provide funding for...
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The holiday season is one of the busiest times for consumer’s wallets and your business. Additionally, fraudulent payment card activity occurs more often during this time, which could be very costly to your business and your customers. For that reason, it is important...
read moreHalloween is right around the corner and we all know what that means – kids young and old have two things on their minds: costumes and candy! This year consider keeping all of the candy you buy and use it to teach financial literacy tips to your family. If you are...
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In response to increased incidents of anti-Asian violence since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of Arvest Bank associates launched last spring a project that has resulted in an exhibit currently on display at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Shannon Hendrix, MS, RD, LD has joined its local board of directors in Springdale, Ark. Shannon serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrator at Arkansas Children’s Northwest, where she implements strategy to achieve the...
read moreWealth management is not only about dollars and cents. Sound wealth management requires conscious, informed control of resources so as to meet family obligations and enable satisfying family experiences. We all have moments that we look forward to, savor, and...
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Efforts to help veterans with mental health needs received a boost recently in the form of a $2,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation to Ozark Community Foundation Inc. in Mountain Home, Ark. The purpose of the grant is to aid in local outreach to veterans through...
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As Arvest Bank continues to emphasize our commitment to creating an environment where all people – our customers, associates and the public at large – are respected and feel valued, we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of our Associate Impact Groups. These...
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Once you’ve found your dream home and selected your preferred loan program, the lender’s goal is to get you into your new home as soon as possible. It generally takes 30 to 45* days to close on a home, and for most of that time, you’re waiting for the paperwork to...
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Arvest Bank recently released Skyline Reports on commercial real estate in Northwest Arkansas for the first half of 2021. During the first half of 2021, the overall vacancy rate for commercial real estate dropped to 8.9% as 1,153,353 square feet of space was absorbed....
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The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority recently received a $1,000 donation from Arvest Bank. The gift was announced at Arvest Equipment Finance Division’s headquarters located in the heart of the Chaffee Crossing Historical District in Fort Smith, Ark. Beth Presley...
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For most types of insurance, we are thinking about protecting others and removing ourselves from the liability of other’s harm. It’s not about a big payout for us, it’s about preventing a big payout from us. Insurance is often viewed as protection for us and our...
read moreMost of us could use some extra money every now and then — whether we’re saving for something special, or just want a little extra in our account between paychecks. So where do you begin? Even if you’re great at budgeting, look at your spending habits to see...
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At Arvest we are happy to have you as our customer! In order to provide the highest level of customer service, we need to be sure we can always reach you promptly. Keep in mind these key reasons why it’s important to let us know as soon as possible when your phone...
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There are many great reasons to consider life insurance. They all have to do with ensuring that the lives of those left behind can be less disrupted financially so they can focus on continuing their lives through their grief. Life insurance is not only an inheritance,...
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