Community First Bank Chicago Savings

The Community First Bank in Chicago has a great savings account deal right now. In particular, the Statement and Passbook savings accounts are yielding a nice return for those who sign up. The current rate as of April 29 is 2.50% APY. The minimum balance to hold this great rate is $300.

of course you can work your way up from a smaller amount if you don’t have the lump sum of money to invest. In order to open an account all you need is $50 dollars. There is a $5 dollar fee if you do not maintain the amount of $300 dollars however.

Interest is compounded quarterly on this account, but in order to receive this special offer you will need to visit a branch in your area of Chicago Illinois.

This is fairly a new bank, as it was established in 2005 which may account for the low ratings that Bauer Financial gave it, but rest assured your money is covered up to $250,000 dollars whether you invest in a high yield savings account or a certificate of deposit, just as any other FDIC approved bank.


First National Community Bank Rewards Checking

A great deal on a new checking account is being offered by First national Community Bank in Wisconsin. It is called the Wise Rewards Checking and has a 5.01% APY attached to it for balances that are $25,000 and under. Anything exceeding $25,000 in checking drops back down to 1.01%.

In order to receive this great deal there are several requirements needed. At least 10 Visa debit card purchases per month, at least one diret deposit per month, and signing up and receiving of e-statements.

Some of the perks involved with having a Wise rewards Checking Account incclude no monthly minimum balance, no service chanrge attached with the account, and you can open more than one of these types of accounts as long as each one meets the requirements monthly.

Branches of First Nation Community Bank are located in Wisconsin within the following cities of New Richmond, Hudson and Somerset. The bank has been around for quite some time and has been FDIC insured since 1934. If you are in nearbye states of Minnesota and Iowa, we will cover some of the bank deals in those areas soon.


Columbia River Bank Reward Checking in WA, OR

If you live in the Washington or Oregon areas, this might be a a rewarding checking account for you to inquire after. Are you looking for no monthly fees and no minimum balance with just a $100 one time deposit with a bank that has been insured with the FDIC since 1977?  Then the Columbia River Bank Ultimate Checking Program is a checking account that you might be interested in.

There are a few requirements such as ten monthly debit card purchases, at least one auto payment such as direct deposit as well. Columbia River Bank also necessitate that you log on the Online Banking and receive e-statements. Other features include 4.01% APY on balances up to $25,000 and balances over $25,000 get a .42% APY. The base rate for any that don’t qualify are .11% APY. Columbia River Bank also refunds up to $25 on ATM fees.

Additional perks include free online bill pay if you keep it active, otherwise there is $6 a month charge for inactivity over 30 days.

Visit any of the branches located in Oregon such as McMinnville, Newburg, Canby, Hood River, The Dalles, Hermiston, Pendleton, Madras, Redmond, and Bend or Vancouver, White Salmon, Goldendale, Richland, Pasco, Yakima, and Sunnyside in Washington and open an account today.

You may also want to check on Columbia River Banks savings and CD rates. Check with a representitive for more information on their current rates.


HomeStreet Bank Checking Account Bonus

Homestreet bank in Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii is offering up to $215 just to open a checking account. This offer is going to be good through June of 09. While Homestreet has some great savings accounts rates, in order to be eligible to receive the money for this checking account deal, there are a few things you will need to do.

The first thing you will need to do is get direct deposit. The minimum amount on direct deposit is $500 a month. This amount needs to be deposited for at least 2 months to qualify.

You will also need to make up to 10 purchases with your Visa check card each month as well.

You will need to enroll in online bill pay and pay at least 3 things per month for 2 months. You will also need to sign up for E-statements. An additional $25 will be applied to the ordering of new checks as well.

In order to start this checking account up, you will need to make sure to deposit a minimum of $100, and multiple people in the same household are not eligible.

In order to get this deal, just visit a branch in Washington, Oregon, or Hawaii. Some of the major cities of branches are Portland, Seattle, Hilo, Honolulu and Pearl City.