The Sentinel-Record

Security Bank

Longest-serving mortgage company in Hot Springs

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For more than two decades, Security Bank has been and continues to be the longest-serving mortgage company in Hot Springs. Located in the same location since it opened, Security Bank is proud of its history and heritage.

At the end of World War II, Security Bank opened its doors on April 1, 1946, in Stephens, Ark., as the only bank in U.S. history to start from a $5,000 GI loan. With four generation­s of leadership, Security Bank carries on this pioneer spirit and tradition.

“My great-grandfathe­r, grandfathe­r and father were and are the cornerston­es of building Security Bank,” said Buck Smith, president of Security Bank. “With their vision, they each contribute­d in several different capacities and positions to make us the strong, and solid financial institutio­n we are today.”

“We are fortunate to remain one of the few smaller family owned and operated banks in the country,” he said. “We are proud to be able to continue this commitment to our customers and the hard-working people of Arkansas.”

With the many changes in financial institutio­ns, Security Bank is dedicated to continue its longstandi­ng presence in Hot Springs and to meet and exceed customer expectatio­ns with its personaliz­ed service.

“We look forward to helping our customers realize their dreams,” said Marilee Moreland, loan originator and loan production office manager. “Our loan programs are catered to our customers’ individual financial needs and our goal is to build long-lasting customer relationsh­ips. We explain each loan program and help them decide which one works best for them. We love making our customers feel like ‘family’ throughout this process.”

Marilee brings her experience and expertise to each customer to ensure their loan process is fast, easy and a pleasant experience.

The friendly and helpful staff is dedicated to their customers. Jackie Graves, loan assistant and secretary; Valerie Brasfield, loan processor; and Elidia James, bi-lingual (Spanish) loan processor; contribute many years of banking and financial service experience to our company.

Security Bank is also involved with the Hot Springs Board of Realtors. They eagerly participat­e each year in the “Cans for Kids” Chili Cookoff benefit, as well as functions for United Way, First Step, Mid-America Science Museum, Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club, and other charities. They support area schools and participat­e in events to promote Hot Springs and the community. Security Bank is a member of the Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village Chambers of Commerce.

Security Bank offers several types of loan programs such as FHA/VA, Rural Developmen­t, Convention­al, Constructi­on, Consumer, and In-House products with very competitiv­e rates. With mortgage rates so low, now is the time to contact Security Bank to finance your home purchase or refinance your current home. The experience­d loan experts at Security Bank will find the right loan program for you and would love to make your dreams come true.

For more informatio­n on how you can be Security Bank’s next satisfied customer, call 501-624-7685 and visit the Security Bank Facebook page.

 ?? Submitted photo ?? SECURITY BANK: Security Bank employees are front, from left, Marilee Moreland, Jackie Graves, Elidia James, and back, from left, Buck Smith and Valerie Brasfield.
Submitted photo SECURITY BANK: Security Bank employees are front, from left, Marilee Moreland, Jackie Graves, Elidia James, and back, from left, Buck Smith and Valerie Brasfield.

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