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Citizens First Bank > Products > Personal Banking > Checking & Savings > Savings
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Checking  | Savings

Value Savings

A basic savings account that offers the flexibility for deposits and withdrawals.

  • Minimum opening balance of $50.
  • $3 monthly maintenance fee if account balance falls below $200 or combined deposit balances are less than $10,000 (fee is waived for persons over 62, or under 21).
  • Pays interest on balances over $50.
  • No charge for first 6 manual withdrawals each month; $1 per withdrawal over 6.
  • Free Telephone and Internet banking. 

Holiday Savings

A savings account designed to save money for a special purpose, such as the holidays, or simply a systematic savings plan.

  • No opening deposit.
  • No monthly fee or minimum balance.
  • Auto-transfer from CF checking account required.
  • Maximum $100 weekly transfer
  • Withdrawals not allowed.

Golden 50 Passbook/Statement Savings Account

A flexible savings account designed to make saving easier – available to customers who are age 50 or better. 

  • Your choice —passbook or monthly statement.
  • No monthly maintenance fee if combined with a Golden 50 Checking account.
  • No minimum balance required.
  • Unlimited monthly withdrawals.
  • Free telephone and Internet Banking.

Premium Choice Savings

A flexible savings account that offers maximum interest and guaranteed rates for maximum results.

  • Minimum opening balance of $10,000
  • No monthly maintenance fee
  • Tiered interest rates on balances over $10,000
  • Investment account interest rates with traditional savings flexibility
  • Free Premium Checking Account with combined balance of $10,000 or greater

Money Market Account

A Money Market Account combines the liquidity of a savings account, limited check-writing privileges, and interest rates that rise along with your account balance.

  • Minimum opening balance of $50.
  • $7 monthly maintenance fee if account balance falls below $1,000, or combined deposit balances are less than $10,000.
  • Pays tiered interest rates on balances above $1,000 (higher balances earn higher rates).
  • Make up to 6 debit/electronic transfers per month, 3 of these can be checks to third parties.
  • $10 fee for each third party check over 3. 

Certificates of Deposit

A savings vehicle that earns a higher rate of interest for a set period of time.

  • $500 minimum deposit for terms of 12 months to 60 months, $1,000 for 72 months, and $1,000 for CDs less than 12 months.
  • Available terms of 7 days up to 72 months. 
  • Interest rate guaranteed for the term of the certificate.
  • Available with compounding and non-compounding interest. 
  • Several ways to receive interest on non-compounding CDs. 
  • Penalty for early withdrawal.

Golden 50 Certificates of Deposit

Designed for customers age 50 or better who desire a higher rate of return than a statement savings account, and who do not need availability to the funds for at least 3 months at a time.

  • $5,000 minimum to open.
  • Terms from 3 to 72 months.
  • Interest rate guaranteed for the term of the certificate.
  • Available with compounding and non-compounding interest.
  • Several ways to receive interest on non-compounding CDs.
  • Penalty for early withdrawal.
  • Your Golden 50 Checking account makes you eligible.

Golden 50 Medical Certificates of Deposit

Designed for customers who are age 50 or better, this savings product combines higher interest rates with the option for medical withdrawal.*

  • $5,000 minimum to open
  • Terms from 12 to 72 months.
  • Interest rate guaranteed for the term of the certificate.
  • Available with compounding and non-compounding interest.
  • Several ways to receive interest on non-compounding CDs.
  • Penalty for early withdrawal.
  • *One withdrawal per year without penalty with qualified medical receipts provided.
  • Your Golden 50 Checking account makes you eligible.

IRA's

A certificate of deposit for people saving for retirement.

  • Interest rate guaranteed for the term of the certificate.
  • Choose either Roth of Traditional.

Rate Bump IRA CD

Designed for customers age 59 1/2 or better, this IRA CD offers the opportunity to bump up your rate any time our IRA CD rates rise. Does not apply to IRA Specials.

  • If our IRA CD rates go up, simply call us and tell us to bump your rate.
  • Available exclusively to customers age 59 1/2 or better.
  • $1,000 minimum to open.
  • Terms from 3 to 72 months.
  • Interest rate guaranteed for the term of the certificate.
  • Choose either Roth or Traditional.

Value Savings
Minimum to obtain APYRateAPY*Compounded
$50 +.25%.25%Quarterly
*Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are as of 12/30/08 and are subject to change. Fees could reduce earnings on the account and the rate may change after account opening.
Premium Choice Savings
Minimum to obtain APYRateAPY*Compounded
$10,000 - $24,9991.65%1.66%Monthly
$25,000 - $49,9991.85%1.87%Monthly
$50,000 - $99,9992.07%2.09%Monthly
$100,000 - $249,9992.22%2.24%Monthly
$250,000 +2.25%2.27%Monthly
*Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are as of 01/06/09 and are subject to change. Fees could reduce earnings on the account and the rate may change after account opening.
Money Market
Minimum to obtain APYRateAPY*Compounded
$1,000 - $ $9,999.99.61%.61%Monthly
$10,000 - $24,9991.43%1.44%Monthly
$25,000 - $49,9991.68%1.69%Monthly
$50,000 - $99,9992.06%2.08%Monthly
$100,000 - $249,9992.16%2.18%Monthly
$250,000 +2.18%2.20%Monthly
*Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are as 01/06/09 and are subject to change. Fees could reduce earnings on the account and the rate may change after account opening.
Certificates of Deposit
TypeMinimum to openRateAPY*Compounded
7-31 Day$1,0001.07%1.08%Maturity
3 Month$1,0001.04%1.04%Maturity
6 Month$1,0001.59%1.60%Maturity
9 Month$1,0001.63%1.64%Maturity
12 Month$5001.77%1.78%Quarterly
18 Month$5001.93%1.94%Quarterly
24 Month$5002.03%2.05%Quarterly
36 Month$5002.23%2.25%Quarterly
48 Month$5002.33%2.35%Quarterly
60 Month$5002.78%2.81%Quarterly
72 Month$1,0002.81%2.84%Quarterly
*Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are as of 01/06/09 and are subject to change. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Golden 50 CDs
TypeMinimum to openRateAPY*Compounded
3 Month$5,0001.09%1.09%Maturity
6 Month$5,0001.64%1.65%Maturity
9 Month$5,0001.68%1.68%Maturity
12 Month$5,0001.82%1.83%Quarterly
18 Month$5,0001.98%1.99%Quarterly
24 Month$5,0002.08%2.10%Quarterly
36 Month$5,0002.28%2.30%Quarterly
48 Month$5,0002.38%2.40%Quarterly
60 Month$5,0002.83%2.86%Quarterly
72 Month$5,0002.86%2.89%Quarterly
*Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are as of 01/06/09 and are subject to change. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
IRAs
TypeMinimum to openRateAPY*Compounded
3 Month$1,0001.04%1.04%Maturity
6 Month$1,0001.59%1.60%Maturity
12 MonthNone1.77%1.78%Quarterly
18 MonthNone1.93%1.94%Quarterly
24 MonthNone2.03%2.05%Quarterly
36 MonthNone2.23%2.25%Quarterly
48 MonthNone2.33%2.35%Quarterly
60 MonthNone2.81%2.78%Quarterly
72 MonthNone2.81%2.84%Quarterly
*Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are as of 01/06/09 and are subject to change. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Customer Special
TypeMinimum to openRateAPY*Compounded
7 Month$2,5003.52%3.57%Maturity
20 Month$1,0002.38%2.40%Quarterly
30 Month$1,0004.49%4.57%Quarterly
*Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are as of 01/06/09 and are subject to change. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.

 

 




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