Southern Bancorp, Inc. Names Jeremy Loftin as Chief Operating Officer Following Acquisition of Legacy Bank & Trust
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., one of the nation’s oldest and most impactful Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), has announced the appointment of Jeremy Loftin as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This announcement follows the...
Southern Bancorp, Inc. Closes on Acquisition of Legacy Bank & Trust
Acquisition expands footprint and increases asset size to nearly $5 billion Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and holding company for Southern Bancorp Bank, has announced the successful closure of its deal...
Southern Bancorp Promotes Shari Echols to City President of Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced the appointment of Shari Echols as City President of Arkadelphia, a role in which she will oversee all lending operations in the Arkadelphia market. “Shari’s...
Year-End Review: Financial Decisions to Consider
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp December is the final month of the year, and it offers many opportunities to make decisions that can improve your financial outlook – both now and into the new year. Several factors influence your...
End-of-the-Year Financial Planning Tips
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp This article marks the conclusion of our month-long celebration of National Financial Planning Month! I hope you’ve found a few golden nuggets in the series and have already begun implementing some of...
Open Enrollment Season: What You Need to Know
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp We’ve often emphasized the importance of financial planning for your overall financial well-being. One topic that tends to be overlooked is reviewing your health insurance policies. If you’re not...
Finding a Qualified Financial Planner
By Charlestien Harris, Retired Financial Coach at Southern Bancorp National Financial Planning Month is a great time to seek expert advice from a certified or qualified financial professional. However, finding the right person can be challenging if you’re unsure...
How to Qualify for Down Payment Assistance Programs for Your New House
By Miguel Vega, Director of Mortgage Production Are you eager to make your homeownership dreams a reality? At Southern Bancorp, we recognize that gathering funds for a down payment is often a significant obstacle for homebuyers. To alleviate this challenge, we offer a...