Rates
Deposit Rates
| Checking | |||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | |||
| Account Type | Dividend | Annual Percentage Yield (APY) | Amount |
| Platinum Loyalty Checking | .25% | 0.25% APY | $2,500+ |
| .05% | 0.05% APY | $300 - $2,499 | |
| Gold Loyalty Checking | .05% | 0.05% APY | $300+ |
$300 Minimum average daily balance required to earn dividends. Accounts have variable rates and may change after the account is opened. Fees could reduce earnings. Each member is federally insured to at least $250,000 by the NCUA, a U.S. Government Agency. | |||
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| Savings | |||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | |||
| Account Type | Dividend | Annual Pecentage Yield (APY) | Comments |
| Primary Share Savings | .10% | 0.10% APY | |
| Secondary Savings | .10% | 0.10% APY | |
| Club Accounts | .10% | 0.10% APY | |
| Save It Today! Kid's Club | .77% | 0.77% APY | Average Daily Balance $5 - $500 |
| .10% | 0.10% APY | Average Daily Balance in excess of $500 | |
$100 Minimum average daily balance required to earn dividends except Kid's Club account. "Save It Today!" Kid's Club has no minimum balance to earn dividends. $5.00 minimum to open account. Accounts have variable rates and may change after the account is opened. Fees could reduce earnings. Each member is federally insured to at least $250,000 by the NCUA, a U.S. Government Agency. | |||
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| Certificates | |||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | |||
| Term | Dividend* | Annual Percentage Yield (APY)* | Min Balance |
| 3 Month | .25% | 0.25% APY | $500.00 |
| 6 Month | .30% | 0.30% APY | $500.00 |
| 12 Month | .50% | 0.50% APY | $500.00 |
| 13 Month | 1.00% | 1.00% APY | $500.00 |
| 24 Month | .85% | .85% APY | $500.00 |
| 36 Month | 1.24% | 1.25% APY | $500.00 |
| 48 Month | 1.49% | 1.50% APY | $500.00 |
| 60 Month | 1.74% | 1.75% APY | $500.00 |
| * Certificate rates quoted above are for members with Platinum Level Loyalty Rewards Checking, and include a .20% bonus added to the base rate. Members with Gold Level Loyalty Rewards Checking receive a .10% bonus added to the base rate, and Silver Level Loyalty Rewards Checking receives a .05% bonus added to the base rate. To determine the base rate, deduct .20% from the above quoted rates. | |||
The minimum balances listed are required to open and obtain dividends. Early withdrawal will result in a loss of earnings penalty. Each member is federally insured to at least $250,000 by the NCUA, a U.S. Government Agency. | |||
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| IRAs | |||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | |||
| Account Type | Dividend* | Annual Percentage Yield (APY)* | Min Balance |
| IRA Savings | .25% | 0.25% APY | $100.00 |
| 3 Month IRA Certificate | .25% | 0.25% APY | $500.00 |
| 6 Month IRA Certificate | .30% | 0.30% APY | $500.00 |
| 12 Month IRA Certificate | .50% | 0.50% APY | $500.00 |
| 13 Month IRA Certificate | 1.00% | 1.00% | $500.00 |
| 24 Month IRA Certificate | .85% | .85% APY | $500.00 |
| 36 Month IRA Certificate | 1.24% | 1.25% APY | $500.00 |
| 48 Month IRA Certificate | 1.49% | 1.50% APY | $500.00 |
| 60 Month IRA Certificate | 1.74% | 1.75% APY | $500.00 |
| * Certificate rates quoted above are for members with Platinum Level Loyalty Rewards Checking, and include a .20% bonus added to the base rate. Members with Gold Level Loyalty Rewards Checking receive a .10% bonus added to the base rate, and Silver Level Loyalty Rewards Checking receives a .05% bonus added to the base rate. To determine the base rate, deduct .20% from the above quoted rates. | |||
The IRA Savings minimum balance is required to earn dividends. The certificate minimum balances listed are required to open and obtain dividends. Early withdrawal will result in a loss of earnings penalty. Each member is federally insured to at least $250,000 by the NCUA, a U.S. Government Agency. | |||
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| Money Market Accounts | |||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | |||
| Account Type | Dividend | Annual Percentage Yield (APY) | Comments |
| Money Market Account | .77% | 0.77% APY | Average Daily Balance $100,000+ |
| .65% | 0.65% APY | Average Daily Balance $50,000 - $99,999 | |
| .50% | 0.50% APY | Average Daily Balance $10,000 - $49,999 | |
| .25% | 0.25% APY | Average Daily Balance $2,500 - $9,999 |
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| .00% | 0.00% APY | Average Daily Balance $0.00 - $2,499 |
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Rates are variable and may change after the account is opened. Minimum balance of $25.00 to open. Minimum balance of $2,500.00 to obtain dividends. Fees may reduce earnings. Each member is federally insured to at least $250,000 by the NCUA, a U.S. Government Agency. | |||
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Loan Rates
| Conforming Fixed Rate Mortgages* | ||||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | ||||
| Payments shown below do not include taxes or insurance. Your payment may be greater. | ||||
| Account Type | Rate | Term | Annual Percentage Rate (APR) As Low As* | Comments |
| 30 Year Fixed w/0 points | 4.125% | 30 yrs | 4.161% APR | $969.30 monthly* |
| 20 Year Fixed w/0 points | 4.000% | 20 yrs | 4.048% APR | $1,211.96 monthly* |
| 15 Year Fixed w/0 points | 3.375% | 15 yrs | 3.432% APR | $1,417.52 monthly* |
| 10 Year Fixed w/0 points | 3.125% | 10 yrs | 3.206% APR | $1,942.78 monthly* |
| * All rates and Annual Percentage Rates (APR) subject to change without notice. APR and payment example are based on a $200,000 loan with a 20% down payment. Additional Rate and Point options available. Please call 1-603-645-8181 for more information. | ||||
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| Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs)* | ||||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | ||||
| Payment examples shown below do not include taxes or insurance. Your payment may be greater. | ||||
| Account Type | Rate | Term | Annual Percentage Rate (APR) As Low As* | Comments |
| 1/1 ARM CMT | 3.00% | 30 years |
3.030% APR | Payment Example* |
| 3/1 ARM CMT | 3.00% | 30 years |
3.030% APR | Payment Example* |
| 5/1 ARM CMT | 3.375% | 30 years |
3.161% APR | Payment Example* |
| 7/1 ARM CMT | 3.5% | 30 years |
3.381% APR | Payment Example* |
| 10/1 ARM CMT | 4.125% | 30 years |
3.729% APR | Payment Example* |
* All rates and Annual Percentage Rates (APR) subject to change without notice. APR and payment example are based on a $200,000 loan and a 20% down payment. ARM CMT loans shown have a 30 year term, are payable monthly, and include an adjustable rate feature. Initial rate is fixed for the initial period and then one year adjustable thereafter. | ||||
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Caps
1/1, 3/1, and 5/1 ARM CMT = 2/2/6
7/1 and 10/1 ARM CMT = 5/2/5
Index and Margin
Index: One Year US Treasury Bill. As of 01/27/12: .12, Margin: 2.75%, Your rate will be rounded up to the nearest eighth.
| Home Equity Lines | |||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | |||
| Account Type | % Financed | Annual Percentage Rate (APR) As Low As | Application |
| Home Equity Line | Up to 85% | As low as Prime - 1/2% (Variable) | |
| Special Home Equity Line | Up to 85% | As low as 2.75% APR Fixed for 36 mos., then Prime - 1/2%, thereafter (Variable) | |
Annual Percentage Rates (APR) are subject to change at any time. Your actual rate will be determined by your credit worthiness and ability to repay. Rates are variable, based on Wall Street Journal Prime (as of 12/01/11, 3.25%) and are subject to change at any time. As of 12/01/11, Special Home Equity Line: As low as 2.75%, fixed for 3 years then as low as Prime - 1/2% (2.75%) Home Equity Line: As low as Prime - 1/2% (2.75%). Maximum rate over the life of the loan for all lines is 18%. "% Financed" represents Market Value less outstanding mortgage balances. Homeowner's insurance is required. There are no closing costs or fees to open the line. If you close the line within 4 years, you will reimburse BCCU $350 for costs we incurred to establish the line. Special Home Equity Line for new BCCU loans only. All loans subject to credit approval. | |||
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| Bellwether VISA Platinum | ||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | ||
| Account Type | Annual Percentage Rate (APR) As Low As | Application |
| VISA Platinum | 9.99% APR, |
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| Rates are subject to change at any time. Your actual rate will be determined by your credit worthiness and ability to repay. All loans subject to credit approval. View Interest Rates, Interest Charges, and Fees | ||
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| Auto Loans | |||||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | |||||
| Term | % Financed | Annual Percentage Rate (APR) As Low As* | Amount | Comments | Application |
Bedford Grand Opening Auto Loan Special! Available for a limited time! Stop by today. | |||||
| 36 Months | Up to 100% | 2.25% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $28.75 per $1,000 |
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| 48 Months | Up to 100% | 2.25% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $21.80 per $1,000 |
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| 60 Months | Up to 100% | 2.25% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $17.64 per $1,000 |
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| 72 Months | Up to 100% | 3.89% APR | $15,000 Min. | Est. monthly pmt: $15.60 per $1,000 |
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| 84 Months | Up to 100% | 4.89% APR | $20,000 Min. | Est. monthly pmt: $14.08 per $1,000 |
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| * Rates are subject to change at any time. Your actual rate will be determined by your credit worthiness and ability to repay. Rates quoted apply to vehicles with model years 2000 and newer, and 100,000 miles or less, and include a .10% discount for Loyalty Rewards Checking. Rates for members without Loyalty Rewards checking would be .10% higher. Additional rates and terms are available. APR and term are based on your credit rating and ability to repay. Title, UCC & VSI fees will be charged when necessary. Payment examples assume $0.00 down payment. All loans subject to credit approval. | |||||
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| Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, ATVs & Farm Equipment | |||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | |||
| Term | Annual Percentage Rate (APR) As Low As* | Comments | Application |
| 36 Months | 7.90% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $31.29 per $1,000 | |
| 48 Months | 8.15% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $24.48 per $1,000 | |
| 60 Months | 8.40% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $20.47 per $1,000 | |
| Motorcycles - Up to 60 Months | 7.14% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $19.87 per $1,000 | |
* Rates are subject to change at any time. Your actual rate will be determined by your credit worthiness and ability to repay. Rates quoted include a .10% discount for Loyalty Rewards Checking. Rates for members without Loyalty Rewards checking would be .10% higher. Additional rates and terms available. Payment examples assume $0.00 down payment. All loans subject to credit approval. | |||
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| Boats and RVs | ||||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | ||||
| Account Type | % Financed | Annual Percentage Rate (APR) As Low As* | Comments | Application |
| Boats or RVs - 36 Months | Up to 100% | 6.65% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $30.72 per $1,000 | |
| Boats or RVs - 48 Months | Up to 100% | 7.15% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $24.02 per $1,000 | |
| Boats or RVs - 60 Months | Up to 100% | 7.65% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $20.11 per $1,000 | |
| RVs - 72 Months | Up to 80% | 7.90% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $17.48 per $1,000 | |
| RVs - 96 Months | Up to 80% | 7.90% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $14.09 per $1,000 | |
| * Rates are subject to change at any time. Your actual rate will be determined by your credit worthiness and ability to repay. Rates quoted include a .10% discount for Loyalty Rewards Checking. Rates for members without Loyalty Rewards checking would be .10% higher. Payment example assume $0.00 down payment. Additional rates and terms are available. RV loans over 60 months and $50,000 require 20% down. All loans subject to credit approval. | ||||
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| Personal Loans/Lines | ||||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | ||||
| Account Type | Annual Percentage Rate (APR) As Low As* | Comments | Calculator | Application |
| Personal Line of Credit | 10.99% APR | |||
| Personal Loan 36 Month Term | 8.90% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $31.75 per $1,000 | ||
| Greenlight Energy Loan 36 Month Term | 7.90% APR | Est. monthly pmt: $31.29 per $1,000 Call to apply 1-866-966-9828 |
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* Rates are subject to change at any time. For Personal Loans and Greenlight Energy Efficiency Loans, other rates and terms are available. Your actual rate will be determined by your creditworthiness and ability to repay. Rates quoted for Personal Loans and Greenlight Energy Efficiency Loans include a .10% discount for Loyalty Rewards Checking. Rates for members without Loyalty Rewards checking would be .10% higher. There is no discount on Personal lines of Credit. Please call 1-866-996-9828 for more details. Payment examples assume $0.00 down payment. All loans subject to credit approval. | ||||
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| Share Secured Loan/Line | |||
| Effective Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | |||
| Account Type | % Financed | Comments | Application |
| Share Secured Loan | Up to 90% | Various terms and payment options available. Please call for details. | |
| Share Secured Line of Credit | Up to 90% | Various terms and payment options available. Please call for details. | |
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