Arvest

Arvest is a regional bank holding company based in Bentonville, Arkansas, operating banking and financial services across several Midwestern and Southern states. It is organized as Arvest Bank Group, Inc., with its primary banking subsidiary branded simply as Arvest. The institution provides a range of personal, commercial, and institutional financial products including checking and savings accounts, consumer and commercial lending, mortgages, wealth management, trust services, and electronic banking.

Founded from a collection of community banks and acquisitions, Arvest has grown through expansion and mergers to serve customers in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The bank emphasizes local decision-making and community banking relationships while offering digital and mobile services typical of larger regional banks. Arvest’s operations include branch banking, ATMs, online platforms, and specialized business and agricultural banking units.

Arvest engages in community development and philanthropic activities in its service areas, supporting education, economic development, and nonprofit organizations through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer programs. Its business practices and financial performance are subject to regulation by state and federal banking authorities.

As a privately held or closely held regional institution, Arvest is known for a focus on customer service and regional market presence rather than national footprint. The bank competes with other regional and national lenders for deposit and loan business while maintaining ties to local economies and communities where it operates.