UFB Direct Review: Savings
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Overall bank rating
4.0
The bottom line:
UFB Direct, a division of online institution Axos Bank, offers definite advantages when it comes to interest rates. Its savings account pays up to 0.40% APY, and its money market account pays up to 0.40%. These rates are competitive relative to other high-yield savings options. However, you’ll need at least $10,000 to take advantage of UFB’s high savings rate and $25,000 for the highest money market rate.
Best if: You have a good chunk of money to deposit and want to earn a nice yield.
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Pros
High-yield savings account pays a competitive rate.
No monthly maintenance fee for high-yield savings.
Offers a money market account with strong rates and the ability to write checks.
Cons
Doesn’t offer certificates of deposit.
You need at least $10,000 to earn the best rate on the high-yield savings account.
The money market account charges a monthly fee if the average daily balance drops below $5,000.
RATING METHODOLOGY
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