A certificate is an earnings-driven savings account, similar to a CD, or Certificate of Deposit in the traditional banking world. Open your Business Fixed-Rate Certificate with a deposit of $1,000 or more and choose between a 12, 18, or 36-month term.
Saving smarter just got easier.
You’re busy running your business, so get a savings account you won’t have to micromanage. Our Fixed Rate Certificate makes it easy to stash some savings away immediately and get it growing quickly. With competitive rates and quarterly dividends, you’ll reach your savings goals just by letting this certificate do what it does best (so you have more time to do the same).
Type | Dividend Rate | APY* | Balances | Dividends Compounded | Dividends Credited |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type:
Business Fixed-Rate Certificate | 12 Months
|
Dividend Rate:
0.399%
| APY*:
0.40%
| Balances:
$1,000.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
|
Dividends Compounded:
Quarterly
|
Dividends Credited:
Quarterly
|
Type:
Business Fixed-Rate Certificate | 18 Months
|
Dividend Rate:
0.399%
| APY*:
0.40%
| Balances:
$1,000.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
|
Dividends Compounded:
Quarterly
|
Dividends Credited:
Quarterly
|
Type:
Business Fixed-Rate Certificate | 36 Months
|
Dividend Rate:
0.445%
| APY*:
0.45%
| Balances:
$1,000.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
|
Dividends Compounded:
Quarterly
|
Dividends Credited:
Quarterly
|
No additional deposits allowed except at maturity or during the grace period.
Money still doesn’t grow on trees, but Fortera savings accounts do collect dividends quarterly. (Dividends are our version of interest, or in other words, free money.)
Our skilled experts are easy to reach and happy to help. For members and non-members alike, meetings and consultations are always free, so make the most of your money, on us.
With us, your money is always protected and insured by the National Credit Union Administration. You’re covered on all deposits up to $250,000, so save away.
....Trees, space, and worry. Always enjoy access to 18 months worth of e-statements. Keep more trees, toss your file cabinet, and know your info is always safe and sound.
Our business services team is here to support you and everything you do. Anytime you need to talk shop, reach out directly to us at 931.436.9088 or email us at businessservices@forteracu.com.
On the road or at the conference, keep your money close with our mobile app and online banking.
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The Business Fixed-Rate Certificate does not have any service or operating fees.
Additional deposits are not allowed in the Business Fixed-Rate Certificate.
To be able to open a Business Fixed-Rate Certificate, you must meet the following eligibility requirements: (1) You must be 18 years of age or older (2) You must live, work, worship, or attend school in Montgomery or Stewart counties in Tennessee or Christian, Trigg or Todd counties in Kentucky. (3) You must be a business owner.
The minimum deposit required to open a Business Fixed-Rate Certificate is $1,000.
To verify your identity, we always ask that you come prepared with a government-issued ID. It is important that it is not expired. Examples of acceptable IDs include a State Driver's License or a U.S or Foreign Passport. If we have trouble validating your ID, we may ask for a secondary ID. If you have a question about whether or not an ID can be used, just text us at 931.431.6800 or chat with us at forteracu.com. Please click here for full list of the documents you will need.
Dividends are extra money that your account earns just by being open and meeting our minimum account dividend earning value. The Business Fixed-Rate Certificate earns dividends quarterly as long as your account has at least $1,000 deposited in it. It is just another way we like to say thank you to our members for trusting us with your hard-earned "dough". To learn more about what the current dividend rate is and our other savings accounts that earn dividends, please see our Rate and Fee Disclosure.
You do need to call us or come into a branch to open this account. We are working toward having easy online applications soon. In the meantime, please call us at 931.436.9088, email us at businessservices@forteracu.com, or schedule an appointment to open an account.