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Banking & Finance / Energy / Industry

2 Hired at Cromwell Architects Engineers (Movers & Shakers)

Brian Anderson & Jacinda “JJ” Isbell were announced as new hires. read more >
Matt Kendall, mortgage division CEO of Arvest Bank of Fayetteville.
Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Rising Interest Rates and Property Costs Slow Lending MomentumLock Icon

Homebuyers hit the brakes as high-priced properties meet the highest mortgage rates in 14 years. read more >
Matt Kendall of Arvest Bank describes the current mortgage market as an example of “elementary Economics 101,” reflecting the concept of supply and demand.
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Real Estate

Tight Inventory, Low Rates Fuel Mortgage MarketLock Icon

A year ago, Arvest Bank crossed the $2 billion mark in mortgage volume in late June. This year, the bank soared past that mark in May, the earliest in company history. read more >
Steven Plaisance, president & CEO of Arvest Bank's mortgage division, and Michael Powell, mortgage division president for Simmons Bank, represent 2020's two largest mortgage lenders in Arkansas.
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Construction

2020 Rocks Home Loans Amid COVID-19Lock Icon

The surprise tandem that made home sales especially memorable for residential realty companies last year made 2020 equally unforgettable for mortgage lenders. read more >
Jason Hornsby of Stone Bank
Banking & Finance / Insurance / Investments

Jason Hornsby Joins Stone Bank (Movers & Shakers)

Jason Hornsby has been hired by Stone Bank to be the head of the bank’s home loan division in Little Rock. read more >
Michael Powell
Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Michael Powell To Lead Simmons Bank’s Mortgage Division

Simmons Bank has named Michael Powell its mortgage division president. read more >
Michael Powell
Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Arvest Still No. 1 in Arkansas, Cornerstone Closes Shop

Arvest Mortgage Co. of Lowell remained atop the list of the state’s largest mortgage lenders during a strong year of activity. However, the favorable market is still overshadowed by a stifling regulatory climate. read more >
Banking & Finance / Public Companies / Real Estate

Cornerstone Mortgage to Close, Staff Will Join IberiaBank Mortgage

Cornerstone Mortgage Co. of Little Rock, the state's largest independent mortgage company, is closing this month, and staff members are joining IberiaBank Mortgage Co. read more >