First National Community Bank is offering an online savings account with 2.75% APY. The account is called the Maximum Earnings Online Savings Account and the minimum deposit is only $100 with no minimum balance requirements and no monthly service fees. The account is open to customers nationwide.
First National is also offering a 3% APY Maximum Earnings CD to those who have a Maximum Earnings Checking account with them. The certificate of deposit terms are available for 11 months, 15 months, or 18 months. The Maximum Earnings Checking offers a 4.51% annual percentage yield on balances up to $25,000 which is a pretty good rate for a checking account.
First National Community Bank is based in Dunmore, Pennsylvania with several branches in the northeastern PA. First National has a 4 out of 5 star soundness rating from bankrate.com and is a FDIC insured bank.
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