Helena Bancshares the Latest to Seek State Charter
Another Arkansas bank is working to convert its federal charter to a state charter, joining the ranks of peers including Simmons Bank of Pine Bluff.
View ArticleMary Beth Brooks to Lead UA's ASBTDC
Mary Beth Brooks has been named the new director of the University of Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center.
View ArticleMidtown Mini-Storage Attracts $9.5M Buyer (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Self-Storage Capital Partners of Philadelphia bought the 517-unit mini-storage project in midtown Little Rock from a group led by Paul Darden.
View ArticleRelyance Bank Promotes Two to Branch Manager (Movers & Shakers)
LaTasha McNeely Randle has been promoted to manager of the Relyance Bank branch on Olive Street in Pine Bluff, and Jennifer Milroy has been promoted to manager of the Village Square branch in Hot...
View ArticleDelinquency Rate of Commercial Real Estate Loans at Lowest Point
The chart illustrates the delinquency rate on commercial real estate loans — excluding farmland — booked in the domestic offices of all commercial banks in the United States between first-quarter 1991,...
View ArticleArvest: David Norris Will Lead Mortgage Lending in NEA
Arvest Bank has promoted David Norris to vice president and mortgage lending supervisor for the its Northeast Arkansas market.
View ArticleFed Member Sees Gradual Interest Rates Hikes in Short Term
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic said Thursday that he believes growth remains strong despite uncertainty over trade tensions, and he expects interest rates to continue to rise to...
View ArticleFirst Security Promotes Alex Beasley to Loan Officer
Alex Beasley of Jonesboro has been promoted to loan officer at First Security’s main banking center in Jonesboro.
View ArticleFor Homebuyers, Mortgages Are Safer But Tougher to Come By
Homebuyers, especially those with less-than-stellar credit, today face more hurdles qualifying for a mortgage than they did in the housing boom years.
View ArticleProperty & Casualty Holds No Luster for Most Lenders
After a path was cleared for banks to get into the insurance business, few Arkansas lenders jumped in.
View ArticleRiver Park Complex Draws $7.1M Sale (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Philadelphia’s Springer Capital bought the 108-unit apartment project in Little Rock’s Riverdale area from its namesake ownership group led by Vic Fleming.
View ArticleBen Brantmeier Heads to BancorpSouth in Rogers (Movers & Shakers)
Ben Brantmeier has joined BancorpSouth Bank as a vice president and commercial lender in Rogers.
View ArticleNominate Now for the Arkansas Business of the Year Awards
Arkansas Business is once again seeking nominations of the state's most outstanding businesses, business executives and nonprofit organizations for its Arkansas Business of the Year Awards.
View ArticleArkansas Funders Network Announces Bank On Arkansas+
The Arkansas Asset Funders Network announces the formation of Bank On Arkansas+, a partnership of financial institutions and community organizations that will promote accounts that are free or low-cost...
View ArticleAverage US mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 4.65 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates are up for the fourth consecutive week, with the key 30-year rate reaching its highest level since May.
View ArticleHomeBank of Arkansas to Bank Medical Marijuana Industry
A small Arkansas bank is stepping forward to provide banking services to the medical marijuana industry. HomeBank of Arkansas officially announced plans to team with Safe Harbor Services, a subsidiary...
View ArticleArkansas Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.6 in August
Arkansas' unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent in August, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month, according to a report released Friday by the state Department of Workforce...
View ArticleJohn Moore To Lead Helena National Bank, Helena Bancshares Inc.
John Moore has been hired as president and CEO of Helena National Bank and of Helena Bancshares Inc., effective Sept. 24.
View ArticleJohn Bridges to Lead State Employees Association (Movers & Shakers)
John Bridges has been appointed executive director of the Arkansas State Employees Association in Little Rock.
View ArticleAdrienne Collins New LR Manager at Premier Staffing (Movers & Shakers)
Adrienne Collins is the new branch manager for Premier Staffing in Little Rock.
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