Franklin Synergy Bank is offering a 2.78% APY 5 month online CD which they’re calling their eCD. There’s an online application for the certificate of deposit and it’s available nationally. If you have any questions about the CD you can reach them at 615-236-2265. Franklin Synergy Bank is located in Franklin, Tennessee and has a…
Month: May 2009
Smarty Pig 3.05% APY Online Savings Account
Smarty Pig is currently offering an online savings account with an APY of 3.05%. Smarty Pig has been offering some of the best savings rates in the country for several months now, so this consistency speaks well to how the rate will most likely hold up over time. However, this great rate comes with a…
Pacific Mercantile Bank 2.87% 18 Month IRA CD
Pacific Mercantile Bank is offering 2.87% APY on their best IRA CD rates for terms of 18 months, 2 years, and 5 years. The minimum deposit is pretty high at $7,500. They have an online application, but you need to print out some additional forms and mail them in for opening an IRA CD. You…
FDIC Problem Bank List Increases to 305 Banks
The FDIC released their quarterly report on troubled lenders and their problem bank list has grown by 50 banks in the first quarter making the total number of troubled banks 305. This is the highest number since 1994. If you’re looking for specific names on those lists you’re out of luck. The FDIC does not…
Quantum National Bank 3.10% APY 30 Month CD
Quantum National Bank is offering some of the best CD rates available today including a 3.10% APY 30 month CD, a 2.76% APY 1 year certificate of deposit, a 2.97% APY 2 year CD, and a 3.5% APY 5 year CD. The minimum deposit for all CDs is $1,000. There’s an online application to open…
Delta Community Credit Union 2.35% APY Money Market Account
Delta Community Credit Union is offering a money market account that’s yielding the following rates: 2.35% APY on balances over $100,000 2.15% APY on balances from $50,000 to $100,000 2% APY on $25,000 to $50,000 1.75% APY on $10,000 to $25,000 1.5% APY on $1,000 to $10,000 The account has no monthly fees, comes with…
Police and Fire Federal Credit Union 4% APY 5 Year CD
The Police and Fire Federal Credit Union is offering several competitive CD rates including a 4% APY 5 year CD, 3.25% APY 30 month certificate of deposit, and a 2.40% APY 3 month CD. Membership to the Police and Fire FCU is available nationally but limited to active or former members of the police or…
Heritage Bank 2.55% Interest Checking Account
Heritage Bank is offering a 2.55% interest checking account for all balances. There are a few requirements however. You must make 10 check card purchases, one direct deposit, and receive e-statements every month. If these requirements aren’t met the interest rate falls to 0.1%. The account also comes with up to $25 in ATM reimbursements…
Bank United FSB Closure News
Bank United, FSB was closed by federal regulators today. Bank United FSB was the largest Florida bank and is the largest bank to fail so far in 2009. Private Investors won the bidding for the failed bank and service for the bank should be uninterrupted as it transitions to its new owners. No money will…
Chase Bank Checking Account Free $100 Promotion
This promotion has expired. Chase Bank is offering the same deal that WaMu was offering, a free $100 bonus when you open a new online checking account with at least $100 and either sign up for direct deposit or make 5 debit card purchases. This one is a little different from the WaMu one was…