Arvest Bank was the leading U.S. Small Business Administration lender in Arkansas for the ninth year in a row and also ranked third in Oklahoma and fourth in Kansas.

• Lending a hand: Arvest led Arkansas with 45 small business loans at a total of $8.6m, providing the financial support necessary for start-ups and small businesses to be successful.
• Homegrown: Originating in Northwest Arkansas, Arvest has grown into one of the state's largest banks and is an SBA Preferred Lender, excitedly investing in Arkansas's people.

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