our rates
Rates are effective as of December 1, 2024, and are subject to change without notice.
Rewards Checking
Type | Nominal Rate | APY* |
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Rewards Checking ** | 0.598% | 0.60% |
* The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is the rate that is earned if the funds are left to compound for one year. All dividends are paid monthly based on the daily average balance. Rates subject to change monthly. The nominal rate is the rate used to calculate the monthly dividend.
** Please refer to rewards checking page for account requirements and fees.
Money Market
$2,000 Minimum Balance to open a Money Market
Minimum to Earn APY | Nominal Rate | APY* |
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$100,000 and over | 1.391% | 1.40% |
$50,000 — $99,999.99 | 1.193% | 1.20% |
$2,000 — $49,999.99 | 1.094% | 1.10% |
* The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is the rate that is earned if the funds are left to compound for one year. All dividends are paid monthly based on the daily average balance. Rates subject to change monthly. The nominal rate is the rate used to calculate the monthly dividend.
Savings Accounts
Account Type | Nominal Rate | APY* |
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Savings | 0.747% | 0.75% |
Special Savings | 0.747% | 0.75% |
Holiday Club Savings # | 0.747% | 0.75% |
Health Savings Account (HSA) | 0.797% | 0.80% |
IRA Share Roth, Traditional, Education | 0.747% | 0.75% |
* The Annual Percentage Yield is the rate that is earned if the funds are left to compound for one year. All dividends are paid monthly based on the daily average balance. Rates subject to change monthly. The nominal rate is the rate used to calculate the monthly dividend.
# A penalty may be imposed on an early withdrawal of a Holiday Club. View our fee schedule. Holiday Club funds will be transferred into a members savings account on November 1st.
Certificates
Type | Term | Nominal Rate | APY* |
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Certificates # $500 Minimum Balance | 6 months | 1.736% | 1.75% |
12 months | 2.227% | 2.25% | |
24 months | 2.716% | 2.75% | |
36 months | 2.960% | 3.00% | |
48 months | 3.445% | 3.50% | |
60 months | 3.928% | 4.00% | |
Variable Rate Certificate ** $500 Minimum Balance | 24 months | 5.318% | 5.45% |
HSA Certificates # $500 Minimum Balance | 12 months | 2.227% | 2.25% |
24 months | 2.716% | 2.75% | |
36 months | 2.960% | 3.00% | |
48 months | 3.445% | 3.50% | |
60 months | 3.928% | 4.00% | |
Variable Rate HSA Certificate ** $500 Minimum Balance | 24 months | 5.318% | 5.45% |
Rewards Checking Certificate Bonus Rates + $500 Minimum Balance | 6 months | N/A | |
12 months | 2.237% | 2.26% | |
24 months | 2.735% | 2.27% | |
36 months | 2.501% | 2.53% | |
48 months | 2.998% | 3.04% | |
60 months | 3.494% | 3.55% | |
IRA Certificates # Roth, Traditional, Education $500 Minimum Balance | 12 months | 1.736% | 1.75% |
24 months | 2.227% | 2.25% | |
36 months | 2.472% | 2.50% | |
48 months | 2.960% | 3.00% | |
60 months | 3.445% | 3.50% | |
Variable Rate IRA Certificate ** $500 Minimum Balance | 24 months | 4.793% | 4.90% |
* The Annual Percentage Yield is the rate that is earned if the funds are left to compound for one year. All dividends are paid monthly based on the daily average balance. Rates subject to change monthly. The nominal rate is the rate used to calculate the monthly dividend.
# A penalty may be imposed on an early withdrawal of a Share Certificate. View our fee schedule.
+ Rewards Checking account holders can receive up to 0.05% bonus on certificate terms 12 to 60 months. New accounts only. Not valid on renewals. Not valid on HSA, IRA, or Variable Rate Certificates.
** The “Index” is the 13-week Treasury Bill rate posted in the Money rates section of the Wall Street Journal on the last business day of the previous month. As of September 30, 2024, the rate is 4.540%. The rate floor is 0% APY.
Credit Cards
Type | APR* as low as |
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Select™ Visa® 3 Introductory rate of 0% APR for the first twelve months on balance transfers and cash purchases. | 12.20% |
Select Rewards™ Visa® 3 Introductory rate of 0% APR for the first twelve months on balance transfers and cash purchases. | 14.20% |
Visa® Signature Rewards 3 Introductory rate of 0% APR for the first twelve months on balance transfers and cash purchases. | 16.20% |
Student Select™ Visa® 3 Introductory rate of 0% APR for the first twelve months on balance transfers and cash purchases. | 16.20% |
Student Select Rewards™ Visa® 3 Introductory rate of 0% APR for the first twelve months on balance transfers and cash purchases. | 18.20% |
* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates subject to credit history, term and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for our lowest rates. Rates can change daily. View the VISA® Application and Solicitation Disclosure for additional rate information.
3 All purchases and balance transfers posted to the account during the first twelve months, will receive an introductory rate of 0.00% APR. A balance transfer fee of 2% of the amount of the transfer will apply. After the initial twelve months, any remaining balances and future purchases and balance transfers will revert to the rate assigned at account opening. Balance transfers may not be used to pay off any ALEC loans.
Real Estate Loans
Type | APR* as low as |
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Home Equity Line of Credit 5,6 | 3.99% for the first 12 months 7.75% after introductory rate |
Second Mortgage - 36 Month Fixed Rate 1,8 | 5.00% |
Second Mortgage - 60 Month Fixed Rate 1,8 | 5.75% |
Second Mortgage - 84 Month Fixed Rate 1,8 | 6.75% |
First Mortgages | Daily Quote |
* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates subject to credit history, term and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for our lowest rates. Rates can change daily.
1 Returning loan members who have a current loan with ALEC and are applying for a new loan will automatically receive a 0.50% APR rate discount. New loan members who do not have any current loans with ALEC must have an ALEC Checking Account (Free or Rewards) with $500 in direct deposit per statement cycle AND be enrolled in E-Statements to be eligible for the 0.50% APR discount. Discount not valid on credit cards, mortgage, Personal Lines of Credit and Home Equity Line of Credit.
5 Home Equity Loans/Lines are available in Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota only and limited to owner occupied properties. All borrowers will be required to pay a $350 appraisal fee at closing. Maximum loan to value may be reduced due to underwriting factors. Minnesota applicants are responsible for a mortgage registration tax.
6 Home Equity Line of Credit Introductory Rate: After the initial 12-month period, the rate will be variable based on the Prime Rate. Prime Rate is “prime” as listed in the “Money Rates” section of the Wall Street Journal from the last business day of the previous month. As of February 28, 2023, the Prime Rate is 7.75%. The rate floor is 4.00%. Maximum APR during the life of the loan is 18% APR. $5,000 minimum initial draw required.
8 Home Equity Loan: The rate displayed includes a 0.50% APR rate discount. Returning loan members who have a current loan with ALEC and is applying for a new loan will automatically receive a 0.50% APR rate discount. New loan members who do not have any current loans with ALEC must have an ALEC Checking Account (Free or Rewards) with $500 in direct deposit per statement cycle AND be enrolled in E-Statements to be eligible for the 0.50% APR discount. Rates subject to credit history, term, and other factors.
NMLS# 421478.
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Auto Loans
Type | Loan Terms | APR* as low as 1 |
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New Auto Loans 2,3 2023-2024 less than 5,000 miles | Up to 36 months | 4.49% |
48 months | 4.99% | |
60 months | 5.24% | |
72 months | 5.49% | |
84 months | 5.99% | |
Used Auto 2 2017-2022 and 2022-2024 with over 5,000 miles | Up to 36 months | 5.24% |
48 months | 5.49% | |
60 months | 5.74% | |
72 months | 5.99% | |
Late Model Used Auto 2016 and older | Up to 60 months | 7.49% |
First Time Auto Buyer - New 4 | 36 months | 6.99% |
48 months | 7.24% | |
60 months | 7.74% |
* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates subject to credit history, term and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for our lowest rates. Rates can change daily.
1 APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Disclosed rates include ALEC’s 0.50% APR discount. ALEC members will automatically earn a 0.50% APR discount if they are new members applying for a loan within the first 60 days of membership OR if they are a returning ALEC loan member. Existing members that do not meet the above criteria earn the 0.50% APR discount with a $500 monthly direct deposit into an ALEC Checking account and enrollment in E-Statements. Discount not valid on credit cards, mortgage and home equity line of credit. Your rate may be higher depending on your credit history, age of vehicle, term of your loan and services used. Maximum financing up to 115% MSRP for qualified borrowers.
2 Refinance of existing ALEC Auto Loans excluded.
3 84-month loans are available with a minimum $25,000 loan amount.
4 Maximum Loan to Value (LTV) of 100% of vehicle value. Maximum amount financed $30,000. Maximum term 60 months.
Recreational Vehicles
Type | Loan Term | APR* as low as 1 |
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New & Used Boat, Motorcycle & RVs 2 2017-2024 | Up to 24 months | 4.49% |
36 months | 4.49% | |
48 months | 4.99% | |
60 months | 5.24% | |
72 months | 5.49% | |
84 months | 5.99% | |
New & Used Snowmobile 3 New & Used ATV & UTV 3 | Up to 24 months | 4.49% |
36 months | 4.49% | |
48 months | 4.99% | |
60 months | 5.24% | |
72 months | 5.49% | |
84 months | 5.99% | |
Extended Term Boat & RVs 2 2017-2024 | 120 months | 6.49% |
180 months | 6.99% | |
240 months | 7.49% |
* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates subject to credit history, term and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for our lowest rates. Rates can change daily.
1 Disclosed rates include ALEC’s 0.50% APR discount. Returning loan members who have a current loan with ALEC and are applying for a new loan will automatically receive a 0.50% APR rate discount. New loan members who do not have any current loans with ALEC must have an ALEC Checking Account (Free or Rewards) with $500 in direct deposit per statement cycle AND be enrolled in E-Statements to be eligible for the 0.50% APR discount. Discount not valid on credit cards, mortgages, Personal Lines of Credit, Rapid Refi and Home Equity Line of Credit.
2 84-month and Extended Term Boat and RV loans are available with a minimum $50,000 loan amount.
3 84-month loans are available with a minimum $50,000 loan amount.
Stock, Secured & Personal Loans
Type | Loan Term | APR* as low as 1 |
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Personal Loan | 36 months | 7.49% |
48 months | 8.49% | |
60 months | 9.49% | |
Personal Line of Credit 2 | 12.75% | |
Certificate Secured | Up to 60 months | Certificate + 3.50% |
Savings Secured | Up to 60 months | Share + 3.50% |
Stock Loans — Single Pay | Up to 15 months | 5.25% |
Stock Loans — Installment | Up to 60 months | 6.25% |
* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates subject to credit history, term and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for our lowest rates. Rates can change daily.
1 Disclosed rates include ALEC’s 0.50% APR discount. Returning loan members who have a current loan with ALEC and are applying for a new loan will automatically receive a 0.50% APR rate discount. New loan members who do not have any current loans with ALEC must have an ALEC Checking Account (Free or Rewards) with $500 in direct deposit per statement cycle AND be enrolled in E-Statements to be eligible for the 0.50% APR discount. Discount not valid on credit cards, mortgages, Personal Lines of Credit, Rapid Refi and Home Equity Line of Credit.
2 The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is variable and is subject to change quarterly based on Prime. Prime Rate is “prime” as listed in the “Money Rates” section of the Wall Street Journal from the last business day of the previous quarter. As of December 30, 2022, Prime is 7.50%.
Student Loans
Learn more about the College Ave Student Loans.