|
|
Archive for the ‘Bank Reviews’ CategoryMetrox Alliance LTD – Buyer BewareThursday, May 30th, 2013Click to skip to Updates on potential Metrox scam and fraud One of our clients called asking us about this company. I can’t say whether or not they are a fraud or scam at this point, but there are some huge red flags that I want you to be aware of. I did make a [Read More…] SunTrust Bank ReviewTuesday, March 27th, 2012
Updated 3/26/20 From our good friends at DepositAccounts.com. And I actually do count Ken as a friend. We have shared content and emails before on various subjects. SunTrust Bank is quite a large bank with branches primarily in the South East. They were established in 1891 and obtained FDIC insurance in 1934 during the Great [Read More…]
Bank of America ReviewMonday, December 12th, 2011
Update 3/23/2020 We have updated the financial stats and CD rates that are currently offered by Bank of America. They have an “A” grade rating on DepositAccounts.com . You can compare these rates on our CD Rates Comparison page. (December 12, 2011. Bank of America has been in the news quite a bit lately. With [Read More…]
Ally Bank – CD Rates ReviewThursday, October 6th, 2011
Updated 3/23/2020 Ally Bank (formerly GMAC) has some competitive rates. They have tried to steer clear of the GMAC badge and re-create themselves as a no-nonsense bank. Opened in August of 2004, they changed the name in May 2009. They have grown quite rapidly and now are one of the larger banks in the country [Read More…]
Agriculture Federal Credit Union ReviewsWednesday, August 31st, 2011
Updated 3/23/2020 Agriculture FCU has been around since 1934. They originally served the employees of the Department of Agriculture. There are now about sixty groups that have access to the credit union. Membership in AgFed Credit Union is open to anyone through either The Friends of National Zoo ($20 one-time fee) or The Friends of [Read More…]
BNC National Bank ReviewsThursday, August 18th, 2011
Updated: 3/23/2020 BNC Bank has mixed reviews. Some focus on their mortgage business. You can read them here: http://kansascity.citysearch.com/profile/41232589/leawood_ks/bnc_national_bank_mortgage_div.html. I always take reviews with a grain of salt. But these seemed to be more honest then most. As always, ask lots of questions and just make sure you are comfortable. If that inner voice continues [Read More…]
Dime Bank – CD RatesWednesday, March 9th, 2011
Updated 3/23/2020 Dime Bank was established way back in 1869. They weren’t FDIC insured until 1960. That is pretty remarkable. I read an article where someone theorized that increased FDIC insurance entices banks to take more risk? What do you think? I’ll leave some comments below. Here is the data you came for. :O) FDIC#18200 [Read More…]
Credit Union of Texas – CD RatesMonday, February 28th, 2011
Updated 3/23/2020 Credit Union of Texas has a B+ rating from depositaccounts.com. The general membership requirements are: Persons who live, works or attends an institution of higher learning in Dallas, Denton, Collin, or Rockwall Counties, regardless of their employer. Check their Field of Membership Map for more information. Any member of a school-related association or [Read More…]
California First National Bank – CD RatesWednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Update: 3/25/2020 — California First National Bank’s 1-year CD rate is currently 0.25% with a 5,000 min deposit. Visit our current CD Rate Page to see how this compares to other institutions. California First National Bank was established in 2001. California First National Bank operates under a parent company called California First National Bancorp, which [Read More…]
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank – CD RatesFriday, February 11th, 2011
Updated 3/25/2020 Salem Five Cents Savings Bank appears to be quite a healthy bank. Bauer Financial gives them 5-stars (Superior). Depositaccounts.com gives them an “A” rating for financial health. They certainly have competitive CD Rates. FDIC#23296 Stats Updated:9/19 Star Rating:5 (*****) Assets:$5.2BB Equity:$553.5MM Capital Ratio:14.47% Profits(loss):$48.5MM Phone#:(800)850-5000 Contact:Customer Service Address:71 Washington St.Salem, MA 01970 [Read More…]
|
