Fargo Public Schools
Federal Credit Union 415 4th Street North - Fargo, ND 58102
1609 32nd Ave S - Fargo, ND 58103
Lobby Hours: North Branch:
M-F: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm South Branch: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Drive Up Hours
Both Locations:
M-F: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - noon
Our share draft accounts do not require a minimum balance and the first 50 checks written per month are free. After 50, there is a $.10 per check fee. We will credit up to $13.50 towards your first check order. There is a $20.00 per item overdraft fee. Instant Cash and Check card available.
Overdraft Protection
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): 10.95%
This is a line of credit designed to help prevent overdrafts. The funds are distributed in $1.00 increments to the share draft account. It is set up to take automatic monthly payments from the share draft account of either $25.00 or 5% of the balance, whichever is greater. You have the option of paying the balance in full at any time. Rate subject to change.
Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010.
Instant Cash & Check Cards
These cards can be used anyplace Visa
is accepted. They can be used in place of writing a check and there
is no transaction fee for purchases. The first four ATM cash
withdrawals each month are free. After four, there is a $1.00 fee
per withdrawal. You can use your Instant Cash and Check card without
charge at InstantCash® ATMs nationwide, including most Wells Fargo
ATMs that are at Wells Fargo branch locations (other than in
California). You can also withdraw cash from our ATM’s at Randy’s
University Diner, Fargo South High School, Fargo North
High School and our south branch with no surcharge. There is no annual fee for having the card. If the card is lost or damaged, there is a $5.00 replacement fee. If you should overdraw your account, there is a $20.00 per transaction overdraft fee.
All members are
required to open a Primary Shares account with a $50.00 minimum
balance. The $50.00 represents your “share” of the credit union. You
may make deposits to this account at any time and utilize it as a
regular savings account. Instant Cash card available. If you should
overdraw this account, there is a $20.00 per item overdraft fee.
There are no monthly service charges. Rate subject to change. Rate
if effective as of February 23, 2010.
These are higher dividend earning accounts designed
to help you save money while still providing access to cash! Only
$500 to open with no maintenance or closing fees. Six transactions are allowed per month,
including cash withdrawals. Cash withdrawals require a signature.
Money markets are not linked to Instant Cash & Check cards. Payroll
deduction available to employees of the Fargo Public Schools. Rates subject to change.
Rates effective as of
February 23, 2010.
Holiday Club accounts
are designed to help you save money for the holidays. They are a
separate savings account that earn dividends and do not require a
minimum balance. On November 1st, the funds will automatically be
transferred to your share draft account, or a check will be sent to
you. Dividends are paid at the time the funds are dispersed. Rate
subject to change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010.
Hunting Club accounts
are designed to help you save money for the hunting season. They are a
separate savings account that earn dividends and do not require a
minimum balance. On September 1st, the funds will automatically be
transferred to your share savings or draft account. Dividends are paid at the time the funds are dispersed. Rate
subject to change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010.
Vacation Club accounts
are designed to help you save money for both summer and winter
vacations. They are a
separate savings account that earn dividends and do not require a
minimum balance. On June 1st and December 1st, the funds will automatically be
transferred to your share savings or draft account. Dividends are paid at the time the funds are dispersed. Rate
subject to change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010.
Instant Cash Card
The Instant Cash card is accepted at ATM’s worldwide. The first four cash withdrawals each month are free. After four, there is a $1.00 per withdrawal fee.
You can use your Instant Cash and Check
card without charge at InstantCash® ATMs nationwide, including most
Wells Fargo ATMs that are at Wells Fargo branch locations (other
than in California). You can also withdraw cash from our ATM’s at
Randy’s University Diner, Fargo South High School, Fargo
North High School and our south branch with no surcharge. There is no annual fee for having an Instant Cash card. If the card is lost or damaged, there is a $5.00 replacement fee. If you should overdraw your account, there is a $20.00 per withdrawal overdraft fee.
Buying a new car can be fun and
exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Let us help make the
process a little easier with one of our auto loans. Rates will vary
depending on type of payment and number of services. Our lowest rate
applies to members with an automatic payment and two services in
addition to the share savings account. A $10.00 late fee will be
assessed if your payment is more than 10 days past due. Terms and
conditions vary. Rate is subject to change without notice. Rate is
effective as of February 23, 2010. Please contact the credit union for more information.
Recreational Vehicles
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): as low as 4.95%
Rates will vary
depending on type of payment and number of services. Our lowest rate
applies to members with an automatic payment and two services in
addition to the share savings account. A $10.00 late fee will be
assessed if your payment is more than 10 days past due. Terms and
conditions may vary. Rate is subject to change without notice. Rate
is effective as of February 23, 2010. Please contact the credit union for more information.
Mortgage
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): as low as 4.50%
Our mortgage loans
cover 80% of the appraised value, up to $100,000. We offer a 15 year
term, 20 year term, and a 30 year term, all with a 5 year fixed rate. The 20 year
term has an interest rate that is .25% higher than the 15 year term
and the 30 year term has an interest rate that is .50% higher than
the 15 year term.
Closing fees are paid by the member. A late fee of 5% of your
payment will be assessed if your payment is more than 30 days past
due. Need more than $100,000? Contact the credit union for more
information. Terms and conditions vary. Rate is subject to change
without notice. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010.
Home Equity Line of Credit
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): as low as 4.00%
This line of credit
allows you to use the equity in your home to get cash! This is a
revolving line of credit with a variable rate and a 15 year term.
You may borrow 80-100% of the appraised value of your home. Our
lowest rate is associated with borrowing 80% of value. The credit
union will pay the first $300 of closing costs. Terms and conditions
vary. Rate is subject to change without notice. Rate is effective as
of February 23, 2010. For more information, please contact the credit union.
Home Equity
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): as low as 5.00%
This loan allows you
to use the equity in your home to get cash! This is a closed-end
loan. You may borrow up to 80-100% of the appraised value of your
home on a 5 year fixed rate. The credit union will pay the first
$300 of closing costs. Our lowest rate is associated with borrowing
80% of value. Terms and conditions vary. Rate is subject to change
without notice. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. For more information, please contact the credit union.
Share Secured
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): 4.00%
These loans are
secured with shares deposited at the credit union. A $10.00 late fee
will be assessed if your payment is more than 10 days past due.
Terms and conditions vary. Rate is subject to change without notice.
Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. For more information, please contact the credit union.
Personal Loan
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): 10.95%
Our personal loans
are designed to provide you with access to funds, even without
collateral. Personal loans can be used for practically any reason. A
$10.00 late fee will be assessed if your payment is more than 10
days past due. Terms and conditions vary. Rate is subject to change
without notice. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. For more information, please contact the credit union.
Annual
Percentage Rate (APR): 8.50% fixed rate
Rate valid through June 30, 2010
Lender code: 833240
The Federal PLUS Loan is available to a creditworthy
parent of dependent undergraduate students. This loan is not based on
financial need and there is no interest subsidy. There is no annual
aggregate limit. The eligible loan amount is equal to the cost of
education minus any financial aid received by the student. Loan proceeds
are sent to the school, co-payable to the parent and school, generally
in at least two disbursements. First payment is due within 60 days of
final disbursement and the loan may be prepaid at any time without
penalty.
The
credit union has application packets available that contain lots of
information on Parent PLUS loans. Get your FREE copy today!
There are three types of Stafford loans: Subsidized,
Unsubsidized-Dependent and Unsubsidized-Independent. The interest rates
are the same for all three. Loan proceeds are sent to the school,
generally in at least two disbursements. Repayment begins six months
after the student drops below half-time status or graduates. May prepay
any part of the loan without penalty. For subsidized loans, the interest
is paid by the government while the student is in school and for six
months after leaving school. For unsubsidized loans, the interest is
payable from the date of disbursement. Master Promissory Notes are
available at the credit union.
The
credit union has "Going Off to College" packets available that contain
lots of information on student loans! Get your FREE copy today!
A new law that took effect on April
1, 2006 provides up to $250,000 of protection for the combined total
of the traditional and Roth IRA's, self-directed Keoghs and certain
other retirement accounts an individual may have at an NCUA-insured
credit union. These retirement accounts are insured separately from
any other deposits you may have at the same credit union.
Roth IRA
Limit: $5,000 for 2009 and 2010
Annual Percentage Yield (APY): 2.25%
Annual Maintenance Fee (deducted from IRA balance): $20.00
Closure Fee (deducted from IRA balance): $5.00
This account is
designed to help you save for retirement. Contributions are limited
to $5000 for the years 2009 and 2010. A special exception applies if you are
50 or older that allows you to contribute an additional $1000 for
the years 2009 and 2010. Earnings are tax-deferred and may even be withdrawn tax free. Income and compensation limitations apply. Please contact a tax professional to determine eligibility.
For more information, contact the credit union. Rate subject to
change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010.
Traditional IRA
Limit: $5,000 for 2009 and 2010
Annual Percentage Yield (APY): 2.25%
Annual Maintenance Fee (deducted from IRA balance): $20.00
Closure Fee (deducted from IRA balance): $5.00
This account is
designed to help you save for retirement. Contributions are limited
to $5000 for the years 2009 and 2010. A special exception applies if you are
50 or older that allows you to contribute an additional $1000 for
the years 2009 and 2010. Earnings are tax-deferred and contributions may be tax-deductible. Age and compensation limitations apply. Please contact a tax professional to determine eligibility.
Even if you are not able to make contributions, you are still able
to open a Traditional IRA to receive funds from other qualified
plans, such as a 401k. For more information, contact the credit
union. Rate subject to change. Rate is effective as of February 23,
2010.
Coverdell ESA
Limit: $2,000
Annual Percentage Yield (APY): 2.25%
Annual Maintenance Fee (deducted from IRA balance): $20.00
Closure Fee (deducted from IRA balance): $5.00
This account is
designed to help pay education expenses for a particular child.
Education expenses include private, public or parochial elementary,
secondary, or post-secondary. Contributions are limited to $2000 a
year per child. Persons other than the child’s parents may make
contributions to the account. Contributions are reported in the
child’s name and Social Security Number. Earnings are tax free if
used for a qualified expense. Please contact the credit union for
more information. Rate subject to change. Rate is effective as of
February 23, 2010.
Minimum $500 to open.
Dividends compound monthly. No additions allowed. Rate subject to
change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Early withdrawal penalty of 90 days interest.
Minimum $500 to open.
Dividends compound monthly. No additions allowed. Rate subject to
change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Early withdrawal penalty of 90 days interest.
Minimum $500 to open.
Dividends compound monthly. No additions allowed. Rate subject to
change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Early withdrawal penalty of 90 days interest.
Minimum $500 to open.
Dividends compound monthly. No additions allowed. Rate subject to
change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Early withdrawal penalty of 90 days interest.
Minimum $500 to open.
Dividends compound monthly. No additions allowed. Rate subject to
change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Early withdrawal penalty of 90 days interest.
Minimum $500 to open.
Dividends compound monthly. No additions allowed. Rate subject to
change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Early withdrawal penalty of 90 days interest.
Minimum $500 to open.
Dividends compound monthly. No additions allowed. Rate subject to
change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Early withdrawal penalty of 90 days interest.
This is a 12 month
term Share Certificate which is offered to youth members ages 0-19.
Minimum $100 to open. You may add to this certificate in increments
of $100.00 with no penalty. Dividends compound monthly. Rate subject
to change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Early withdrawal penalty of 90 days interest.
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Select from these VISA programs:
With Annual Fee ($30)
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): 10.95%
With one point earned
for every net dollar spent in retail purchases, your points add up
to a wide range of travel and valuable award choices. Rate subject
to change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Billing date is
the 25th of each month, or the previous business day if the 25th
falls on a Sunday or holiday. Payments are due on the 21st of each
month. A $20.00 late fee will be assessed if your payment is more than
5 days past due.
No Annual Fee VISA
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): 15.75%
With one point earned
for every net dollar spent in retail purchases, your points add up
to a wide range of travel and valuable award choices. Rate subject
to change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Billing date is
the 25th of each month, or the previous business day if the 25th
falls on a Sunday or holiday. Payments are due on the 21st of each
month. A $20.00 late fee will be assessed if your payment
is more than 5 days past due.
Share Secured VISA
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): 7.00%
No Annual Fee
This card is secured
by the share account balance of a designated account. The VISA
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point earned for every dollar spent, it won't take long to make
these great new gift and travel rewards yours. Rate subject to
change. Rate is effective as of February 23, 2010. Billing date is
the 25th of each month, or the previous business day if the 25th
falls on a Sunday or holiday. Payments are due on the 21st of each
month. A $20.00 late fee will be assessed if your payment
is more than 5 days past due.
Our safe deposit boxes
are located in our south branch at 1609 32nd Ave S, Fargo. We offer two
sizes and prices. A 3x10 box can be rented for $25 a year, or a 5x10 box
can be rented for $40 a year. We currently do not have 5x10 boxes
available for rent. Safe deposit boxes can be rented to anyone
who is a member of this credit union.
Box contents are NOT
insured by us or by any government agency. Items stored in a safe
deposit box are considered loss-resistant, not loss-proof. Therefore,
every renter is encouraged to obtain their own insurance on box
contents.
In order to protect
both our members and ourselves, the credit union operates on a "won't
ask, don't tell" policy regarding box contents. We will never ask to see
inside your safe deposit box and will politely refuse to discuss box
contents with you.
For more information
of safe deposit boxes, please contact the south branch by calling
701-241-4770, stopping in at 1609 32nd Ave S or by emailing
service@fpsfcu.com.
E-Statement
Replace
your paper statement with our new electronic statements on
MyKeptData.com.
When your e-statement is ready, we will send you an e-mail reminder.
Direct Deposit
Let us sign you up for either direct deposit or payroll deduction. When you can't get to the credit union, your money can!
Credit Union Connect
Do you want free
internet access to your account? Then sign up for Credit Union
Connect. You can view your balances and recent transactions 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, transfer money between your accounts, and even
apply for a loan.
Go to the home page and look for the "Credit Union Connect" icon to get started!
Click the link on
the bottom of the Terms and Conditions page to continue.
You will see "First
time users of Multi-Factor Authentication must enroll. Click here to
enroll." above the member number box. Click the link to enroll for
MFA.
Enter your member
number (which can be found on your statements), PIN (will be your
Social Security Number if it's your first time logging on), and the
blue security code that is pictured. You will need to enter the PIN
by clicking on the numbers on the keyboard pictured on the screen.
Click "submit."
Select and answer
the security questions.
Option to create a
security image. This can be an alpha-numeric combination and should
be something you will recognize when you sign in.
Option to create a
login nickname. If you choose one, you are able to login with either
your member number or nickname.
Submit information.
You are now enrolled!
Audio Response Line 1-888-296-6648
24-Hour, Toll-Free
telephone access to all of your accounts! Check balances, account
history and transfer funds.
To sign up:
Call 1-888-296-6648
Enter your member
number
Enter your password
(first time users: the password will be your Social Security number)
Follow the prompts
Account types
S1/S2 - Savings
S7 - Money Market Savings
S8 - Holiday Club Savings
S9 - Hunting Club Savings
S10 - Vacation Club Savings
S40 - Checking
L1 - New vehicle loan
L2 - Used vehicle loan
L3 - Recreational vehicle loan
L4 - Share secured loan
L5 - Mortgage loan
L6 - Signature loan
L7 - Home Equity Line of Credit
L8 - Fixed Home Equity loan
L40 - Overdraft Protection
L50/L51/L52 - Visa credit card loan
United States Savings Bonds
We sell and redeem U.S. Savings Bonds. Current Rates:(Effective November 1,
2009 to April 30, 2010)
EE Bonds -1.20 %
I Bonds - 3.36%
Wire Transfers
We can wire funds to another financial institution for only $10.00 or funds can be wired to us for $5.00. We will need an ABA or Routing Number, Account Number, Account Name along with Financial Institution Name and Location in order to process the outgoing wire. Wire cut-off time is 12:30 p.m. for international wires and 2:30 p.m. for national wires. We also offer wires through Western Union. The cut off time is the same as other domestic wires. The fee for Western Union wires is $25.00.
Money Orders
Available to all members for only $.40!
Night Depository
Located in the
drive-up lane. Deposits will be credited on the next business day.
Notary Public
We have 5 Notary
Publics on staff. Three are at the south location and two are at the
downtown location. This service is FREE to all members!
"Of Quarterly Interest" is mailed to all members quarterly with statements.
The current edition is also posted on the home page of this website. Keep up on events at the credit union, loan specials and consumer information.