NewDominion has low opening required amounts for most of their accounts. Checking, savings, and one money market account do not have a required amount to open the account. All the CD terms require $1,000 to open. The Evolve money market account requires $1,000 to open.

There are a variety of personal deposit accounts offered through NewDominion Bank. They offer two checking accounts, one savings, two money market accounts, and a variety of CD terms. NewDominion offers a savings account specifically for youth and investment options. Mortgage, home equity, auto, and personal loans are also offered.

Along with personal accounts, NewDominion offers business accounts. They offer checking accounts, money market accounts, and CDs for businesses. They offer business and equipment loans, lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans. Business accounts include online banking, mobile check deposit, and ACH services.

NewDominion offers Bump Rate CDs. Most CDs lock in rates from the day you open the account to maturity. However, the Bump Rate CDs allow for a one time increase to a higher interest rate during the term of the CD. The Bump Rate CDs are available in a 23-month and 35-month CDs. They each require $1,000 to open.

NewDominion Bank accounts cannot be opened online. To open an account, you must first schedule an appointment. A bank representative will call, or you can visit a branch location to finish opening the account. NewDominion currently does not offer any online accounts.

Most NewDominion accounts have a monthly fee. The fees range from $15 to $25 depending on the account. Waive the monthly fees by keeping a set balance in the account. Those balance range from $2,500 to $10,000. The average amount kept in the account is an average daily balance.

To earn the most competitive rate, the NewDominion MMA requires a large sum. Any amount in the account earns interest, but to receive the highest rate requires $100,000 in the account. The savings account also has tiered rates. To earn the most competitive rate requires $10,000 in the savings account.

NewDominion website does not have a complete list of fees and account information. For complete details, you must visit a branch location or contact customer service. Open an account in the branch.

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TD Bank offers a large selection of bank accounts. They offer personal checking, savings, and money market accounts. CDs, loans, and prepaid cards are offered. TD Bank offers accounts for small and commercial businesses. Checking, savings, and money market accounts are available for businesses. Loans, CDs, and credit cards for businesses are also offered.

TD Bank offers two specific checking accounts. One is for those over 60 years old, and another account specific for students. The student checking account does not have a monthly fee. The TD 60 Plus account requires $250 be in the account to waive the $10 monthly fee. The TD 60 Plus checking earns interest.

TD Bank offers three prepaid cards for businesses. You can use the cards to pay employees their paycheck or as part of an incentive program. Load a specific amount for expenses to the card or use them as a reward or refund. TD Bank offers reloadable cards or one-time use cards. The cards are accepted anywhere Visa is accepted.

TD Bank offers a good variety of CDs. TD Bank’s No-Catch CDs allow you to make one withdrawal each CD term without penalty. Step Rate CDs increase your interest each year. The 12-month Rate Bump CD offers competitive interest rates. To qualify for that CD, you must have a qualifying checking account in good standing. The rate bump increases the amount of interest your CD earns by more than a full percent. Only $250 is required to open all TD Bank CDs.

Accounts with TD Bank are not offered everywhere. To qualify for an account, you must have an address within the footprint of TD Bank. Those areas are on the East Coast, ranging from Maine to Florida. They are also in parts of Canada.

Most all TD Bank accounts have a monthly maintenance fee. The fees range from $4 to $25 each month, depending on the account. Not all account fees are easy to waive. Having a required amount in the account is the most common way to waive the account fees. Signing up for online statements will lower the monthly fee, not waive it. Having a direct deposit into the account will not waive the monthly fees.

Interest rates for TD Bank accounts are low. They are competitive with your typical brick and mortar bank rates. The TD Bank account rates are not competitive with online-only accounts. Only a few CDs offer interest rates competitive with online-only accounts.

Not all TD Bank checking accounts earn interest. The Premier, Relationship, and the TD 60 Plus checking account are the three that earn interest. The 60 Plus checking account does not require a large balance to avoid the monthly fee. The Premier account requires $2,500, and the Relationship requires $20,000 between TD Bank accounts.

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