GREAT RATE: FirstFedDirect's sm Internet Advantage Savings Account earns 3.01% APY*. This is one of the highest interest rates available today for a liquid savings account.
   
FDIC-INSURED: You can rest assured that your savings are safe and secure as the Internet Advantage Savings Account is FDIC-insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law – up to $100,000 per individual depositor. Plus, you may be able to maximize your FDIC insurance coverage by setting up your accounts in differing combinations of ownership categories. For more information about FDIC insurance coverage, visit www.fdic.gov/deposit.
   
NO MONTHLY FEES: With the Internet Advantage Savings Account, you’ll never pay a service charge and there are no hidden costs or penalties to worry about. There will never be any fees hidden or otherwise to take away your earnings.
   
OPENING REQUIREMENT: You can open your Internet Advantage Savings Account with $1000 or $1 million and be assured that whatever your account balance, you’ll earn a guaranteed 3.01% APY on every dollar.
   
ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT ONLINE 24/7: The Internet Advantage Savings Account provides you with the freedom to access your account online anytime, anywhere. And your account will be linked to your designated checking account at any FDIC-insured bank affording you the opportunity to make deposits, withdraw funds or transfer funds online whenever you need or want to.
   
OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT ONLINE OR BY MAIL: At FirstFedDirect sm, we make opening an account easy and convenient. In just about 10 minutes of your time, you can have your account opened online and on the next business day following receipt of your funds, your account will start earning one of the highest interest rates available in the market today. To get started online, click here; to open your account by mail, click here.
   
QUESTIONS?: For additional information, see our list of Frequently Asked Questions click here

ABOUT FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA: Founded in 1929, First Federal Bank of California has been focused on meeting the banking needs of the Southern California communities in which it serves for over 76 years. With $7.7 billion in assets and thirty branches located throughout its marketplace, First Fed was built on the premise of neighbors helping neighbors. Helping our clients manage their finances, save and invest to live better is at the core of our service philosophy. A few facts to consider about First Fed:

  1. Third largest Los Angeles-based financial institution.** Assets of $7.7 billion as of 06/30/07.
  2. Holding company traded on the NYSE since 1987 (symbol FED).
  3. Full-service financial solutions, including commercial banking, wealth and asset management and income property lending.
  4. Full online banking capability.
*3.01% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective 07/01/08. Rate and terms subject to change without notice.
.**Ranked by asset size. Financial information as of 12/31/04 as compiled by the FDIC.
   
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