Metropolitan National Bank

Metropolitan National Bank was established on January 7, 1983. Throughout its history, the bank underwent several significant changes and mergers. On December 5, 1997, Metropolitan National Bank expanded its operations by acquiring Citizens State Bank in Marshfield, Missouri. Later, on December 9, 2004, it acquired The First National Bank in Lamar, Missouri. The bank experienced a rebranding on June 28, 2016, when it changed its name to Bear State Bank. Following this, on February 20, 2016, it merged with Bear State Bank, National Association, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The bank’s main office relocated on April 30, 2009, to 600 South Glenstone Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Ultimately, on April 21, 2018, Metropolitan National Bank merged again, becoming part of Arvest Bank in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

1983-01-07Institution established. Original name: Metropolitan National Bank.

1997-12-05Changed Trust Powers to N/a.

1997-12-05Acquired Citizens State Bank in Marshfield, MO.

2004-12-09Acquired The First National Bank in Lamar, MO.

2009-04-30Main Office moved to 600 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802.

2016-02-20Merged and became part of Bear State Bank, National Association in Little Rock, AR.

2016-06-28Changed Institution Name to Bear State Bank.

2018-04-21Merged and became part of Arvest Bank in Fayetteville, AR.