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Certificate of Deposit

What It Is An account that earns interest based on the opening balance and term invested
What It Does Allows members to earn higher interest on balances that are deposited for specific locked in period of time
Who Is Eligible Anyone who has a membership with us and has $1,000.00 or more to deposit
Types

REGULAR RATE CD
-
No special requirements

JUMBO RATE CD
.10% higher rate than regular rate
-Member has a combined balance of $100,000 or higher

BONUS RATE CD
.50% higher rate than regular rate
-Must have an active* checking account to qualify
*active is defined as: (only one of the following must apply)
-Direct Deposit and 5 debits*
OR
-Minimum of 10 debit* for the past three months
OR
-An active Bill Pay Account with SouthPoint and minimum of 5 debits**
for the past three months

Terms

3, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months

Opening Deposit

$1,000.00

Minimum Balance
to Earn Interest (APY)
$1,000.00
Monthly Service Fee NO
Dividends Paid

YES
Semi-Annually, unless term is 3 months then it is quarterly

Dividend Payment
Options

Added to the principal of the CD

Deposit into another account - member will not earn stated APY if they choose this option.

Grace Period

7 days after the date of maturity (this includes weekends and holidays)

Maturity Notices

There are 2 CD notices that go out. One is sent out roughly 30 days prior to maturity (this notice reflects the current balance - not what the balance will be at maturity). The second one is sent out the day of maturity; it states the final balance and the rate the CD rolled over at.

Maturity Options

-Automatic Renewal - CD will renew at the same term at whatever the current rate is.

-Single Term - Member must let us know at the time the CD is opened what to do
with it at maturity.

Limit on
Withdraws/
Transfers
YES

Withdrawals or deposits can only be made when the CD is in its grace period. However, dividends earned during the current term can be w/d at any time without a penalty.

How Often Can APY Change

Rates are determined by the board and can change at anytime. CDs that are locked in, however, can only be changed at maturity or during the grace period.

Special
Characteristics
Certificates of Deposit can be used as collateral to secure a loan

** A debit transaction includes: Check, ATM Withdrawal, Purchase with Debit Card, Teller withdrawal or Automatic SouthPoint loan payment.