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What It Is |
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An account that earns interest based on the opening balance and term invested |
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What It Does |
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Allows members to earn higher interest on balances that are deposited for specific locked in period of time |
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Who Is Eligible |
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Anyone who has a membership with us and has $1,000.00 or more to deposit |
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Types |
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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
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Terms |
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3, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months
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Opening Deposit |
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$1,000.00
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Minimum Balance to Earn Interest (APY) |
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$1,000.00 |
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Monthly Service Fee |
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NO |
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Dividends Paid |
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YES Semi-Annually, unless term is 3 months then it is quarterly
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Dividend Payment Options |
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Added to the principal of the CD
Deposit into another account - member will not earn stated APY if they choose this option.
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Grace Period |
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7 days after the date of maturity (this includes weekends and holidays)
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Maturity Notices |
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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.
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Maturity Options |
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-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.
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Limit on Withdraws/ Transfers |
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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.
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How Often Can APY Change |
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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.
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Special Characteristics |
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Certificates of Deposit can be used as collateral to secure a loan |
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** A debit transaction includes: Check, ATM Withdrawal, Purchase with Debit Card, Teller withdrawal or Automatic SouthPoint loan payment.