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Savings

Savings Accounts   Rates as of 2-1-23
Type Dividend Rate APY1
Savings 0.05% 0.05%
Holiday Club 0.05% 0.05%
Youth Savings 0.05% 0.05%

1 Annual Percentage Yield. Fees may reduce earnings.

Regular Money Market Account   Rates as of 2-1-23
Balance Dividend Rate APY1
$200 – $2,499.99 0.05% 0.05%
$2,500 – $24,999.99 0.30% 0.30%
$25,000 – $49,999.99 0.40% 0.40%
$50,000 – $99,999.99 0.45% 0.45%
$100,000 + 0.50% 0.50%

1 Annual Percentage Yield. Fees may reduce earnings.

Blended Rate Money Market Account   Rates as of 2-1-23
Balance Dividend Rate APY1 MoveUP Rewards Dividend Rate MoveUP Rewards APY2
$0 - $2,000 2.08% 2.10% 3.06% 3.10%
$2,000.01 - $5,000 1.09% 1.10% 1.09% 1.10%
$5,000.01 - $10,000 0.60% 0.60% 0.60% 0.60%
$10,000.01 - $50,000 0.45% 0.45% 0.55% 0.55%
$50,000.01 - $100,000 0.45% 0.45% 0.55% 0.55%
$100,000.01 + 0.45% 0.45% 0.55% 0.55%

1 Annual Percentage Yield. Fees may reduce earnings. The average daily balance for the month shall determine which dividend tier will be paid. Rates are subject to change after account opening without notice.

2Annual Percentage Yield. Fees may reduce earnings. Rate paid based on primary account owners eligible MoveUP Rewards tier status at the end of month in which dividends were earned. Eligible tiers for the MoveUP Rewards Dividend Rate include; Gold, Platinum and Executive. Eligible tiers and/or tier names are subject to change. If tier status adjusts, rate paid will adjust automatically. No minimum deposit is required to open. Limited to one Blended Rate Money Market account per member. Rates are subject to change after account opening without notice.

Share Certificates   Rates as of 2-7-23
Term Dividend Rate APY1
3 Months 1.00% 1.00%
3 Month Special*** 2.96% 3.00%
6 Months 1.24% 1.25%
8 Month Special*** 3.93% 4.00%
11 Month Special*** 4.17% 4.25%
12 Months 1.98% 2.00%
24 Months 2.23% 2.25%
36 Months 2.23% 2.25%
48 Months 2.23% 2.25%
60 Months 2.23% 2.25%
Youth Certificate** - 12 months 9.56% 9.99%

1 Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum balance requirement is $1,000. Available rates subject to change without notice. Once a certificate is opened, the rate remains fixed through maturity. Early withdrawal penalties apply to certificates.

** Only one youth certificate per member. For ages 23 and under only. Existing youth certificate will be renewed into a regular certificate rate at the rate in effect at that time for 12 months, not the high yield youth certificate. Once the certificate is opened, the rate remains fixed through maturity. Early withdrawal penalties apply.

***Certificate Specials: 3 month certificate requires a minimum balance of $20,000 with at least 50% new money at opening. 8 and 11 month certificates require a minimum balance of $10,000, new money only and rolls into a 6 month certificate upon maturity. Any money deposited at SafeAmerica within the last 30 days qualifies as “new money”. Early withdrawal penalties apply to all certificates.

Rate Schedule
Account Dividends Compounded Dividends Credited Dividends Period Minimum Deposit Minimum to Earn Dividends
Savings Monthly Monthly Calendar Month $25 $200
Holiday Club Monthly Monthly Calendar Month $25 $200
Youth Savings Monthly Monthly Calendar Month $25 $200
Money Market Monthly Monthly Calendar Month $25 Tiered
Share Certificates Monthly Monthly Calendar Month $1,000 Tiered

Checking

Checking Accounts   Rates as of 2-1-23
Type Dividend Rate APY1
Free Checking 0% 0%
Youth Checking 0% 0%

1 Annual Percentage Yield. Fees may reduce earnings.

Credit & Personal

Personal Loan Rates Rates as of 2-1-23
Term Maximum Amount Best APR1
Up to 60 months $25,000 12.49%

1APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is best available and is subject to change without notice. Actual APR offered may differ depending on a variety of underwriting criteria. Rates for approved applicants will be disclosed in writing before applicant becomes obligated. All loans require SafeAmerica Credit Union membership in good standing and are subject to credit approval. Payment sample: Pay $22 per month per $1,000 borrowed for 60 months at 12.49%.

Personal Line of Credit Rates   Rates as of 2-2-23
Term Maximum Amount Best APR1
Variable $25,000 12.75%

1APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is variable and is based on the Prime Rate plus the applicable margin, may adjust monthly and is subject to change; is best available; rate may be higher depending on factor such as credit history and amount financed. Rates for approved applicants will be disclosed in writing before applicant becomes obligated.

Visa Credit Card Rates   Rates as of 2-1-23
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases 9.90% – 18.90% based on your credit worthiness.
APR for Balance Transfers 9.90% – 18.90% based on your credit worthiness.
APR for Cash Advances 9.90% – 18.90% based on your credit worthiness.
Penalty APR and When it Applies None
Minimum Interest Charge None
How to Avoid Paying Interest on Purchases Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
For Credit Card Tips from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at www.consumerfinance.gov/learnmore.

Final rate will be determined by your creditworthiness. VISA rates can change upon legally required notice to the cardholder.

Visa Credit Card Transaction Fees
Fees  
Set-up and Maintenance Fees
Annual Fee
Additional Card Fee
 
None
None
Transaction Fees
Balance Transfer Fee
Cash Advance Fee
Foreign Transaction Fee
 
None
None
1% of transaction amount if initiated in a foreign country or currency
Penalty Fees
Late Payment Fee
Over-the-Credit Limit Fee
Returned Payment Fee
 
Up to $10.00
Up to $3.00
Up to $25.00
Overdraft Protection Advance $5 plus 1% of transaction amount if initiated in a foreign country or currency.

Click here to see our full credit card disclosure.

IRAs

IRA Rates   Rates as of 2-1-23
Term Dividend Rate APY1
3 months 1.00% 1.00%
6 months 1.24% 1.25%
8 months 3.93% 4.00%
11 months 4.17% 4.25%
12 months 1.98% 2.00%
24 months 2.23% 2.25%
36 months 2.23% 2.25%
48 months 2.23% 2.25%
60 months 2.23% 2.25%

1 Annual Percentage Yield. All IRA Certificates require a minimum balance of $1,000 or more. Rates are subject to change without notice. Early withdrawal penalties apply to certificates.

8 and 11 Month Special: Minimum balance requirement is $10,000, new money only and rolls into a 6 month certificate upon maturity. Any money deposited at SafeAmerica within the last 30 days qualifies as “new money”. Early withdrawal penalties apply to all certificates.

IRA Money Market Rates   Rates as of 2-1-23
Balance Dividend Rate APY1
$200 – $2,499 0.05% 0.05%
$2,500 – $24,999 0.25% 0.25%
$25,000 – $49,999 0.35% 0.35%
$50,000 – $99,999 0.35% 0.35%
$100,000 and above 0.35% 0.35%

1 Annual Percentage Yield. All IRA Certificates require a minimum balance of $1,000 or more. Rates are subject to change without notice. Early withdrawal penalties apply to certificates.

Rate Schedule
Account Dividends Compounded Dividends Credited Dividends Period Minimum Deposit Minimum to Earn Dividends
IRA Monthly Monthly Calendar Month $0 $1,000
IRA Money Market Monthly Monthly Calendar Month $0 $1,000

Auto

New or Used Autos & Trucks   2015 and newer. Rates as of 2-1-23
Term APR1
24 months 5.74%
36 months 5.74%
48 months 5.74%
60 months 5.74%
66 months 5.74%
72 months 6.24%
84 months 6.49%
96 months* 8.74%

1 Quoted APRs (Annual Percentage Rate) are best available; rate may be higher depending on factors such as credit history and amount financed. Rates for approved applicants will be disclosed in writing before applicant becomes obligated. Payment sample: Pay $23.00 per month per $1,000 borrowed for 48 months at 5.74%. See our payment calculator for more payment samples.

* Minimum loan amount for a 96 month term is $30,000. Tier 1 credit qualification only and a 730 FICO score.

Older Used Autos & Trucks   2014 and older. Rates as of 2-1-23
Term APR1
36 months 7.49%
48 months 8.49%
60 months 9.49%

1 Quoted APRs (Annual Percentage Rate) are best available; rate may be higher depending on factors such as credit history and amount financed. Rates for approved applicants will be disclosed in writing before applicant becomes obligated.

RV Loan Rates   Rates as of 2-1-23
Term Mileage (max.) Amount (max.) Best APR1 New Best APR1 Used
60 months 100,000 miles $150,000 6.49% 7.49%
72 months 100,000 miles $150,000 7.49% 8.49%
84 months 100,000 miles $150,000 8.49% 9.49%
120 months 100,000 miles $150,000 9.49% 10.49%

1 Quoted APRs (Annual Percentage Rate) are best available; rate may be higher depending on factors such as credit history and amount financed. Rates for approved applicants will be disclosed in writing before applicant becomes obligated.

Motorcycle Loan Rates   Rates as of 2-1-23
Term Mileage (max.) Amount (max.) Best APR1 New Best APR1 Used
48 months 100,000 miles $50,000 3.99% 4.99%
60 months 100,000 miles $50,000 4.99% 5.99%
72 months 100,000 miles $50,000 5.99% 6.99%
84 months 100,000 miles $50,000 6.99% 7.99%

1 Quoted APRs (Annual Percentage Rate) are best available; rate may be higher depending on factors such as credit history and amount financed. Rates for approved applicants will be disclosed in writing before applicant becomes obligated.

Boat Loan Rates   Rates as of 2-1-23
Term Amount (max.) Best APR1 New Best APR1 Used
48 months $75,000 9.49% 9.49%
60 months $75,000 9.49% 9.49%
72 months $75,000 9.74% 9.74%
84 months $75,000 9.99% 9.99%

1 Quoted APRs (Annual Percentage Rate) are best available; rate may be higher depending on factors such as credit history and amount financed. Rates for approved applicants will be disclosed in writing before applicant becomes obligated.

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Mortgage Loan Rates   
For current rates and more details about our Mortgage loan programs offered through our mortgage partner CU Homeland/American Pacific Mortgage, click here .

Home Equity Rates   
For current rates and more details about our Home Equity (2nd mortgage) loan programs offered through our mortgage partner CU Homeland/American Pacific Mortgage, click here .

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