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Rates are effective as of March 1, 2024, and are subject to change without notice.


Rewards Checking
TypeNominal RateAPY*
Rewards Checking **0.598%0.60%
* The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is the rate that is earned if the funds are left to compound for one year. All dividends are paid monthly based on the daily average balance. Rates subject to change monthly. The nominal rate is the rate used to calculate the monthly dividend.
** Please refer to rewards checking page for account requirements and fees.
Money Market

$2,000 Minimum Balance to open a Money Market

Minimum to Earn APYNominal RateAPY*
$100,000 and over1.391%1.40%
$50,000 — $99,999.991.193%1.20%
$2,000 — $49,999.991.094%1.10%
* The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is the rate that is earned if the funds are left to compound for one year. All dividends are paid monthly based on the daily average balance. Rates subject to change monthly. The nominal rate is the rate used to calculate the monthly dividend.
Savings Accounts
Account TypeNominal RateAPY*
Savings0.747%0.75%
Special Savings0.747%0.75%
Holiday Club Savings #0.747%0.75%
Health Savings Account (HSA)0.797%0.80%
IRA Share
Roth, Traditional, Education
0.747%0.75%
* The Annual Percentage Yield is the rate that is earned if the funds are left to compound for one year. All dividends are paid monthly based on the daily average balance. Rates subject to change monthly. The nominal rate is the rate used to calculate the monthly dividend.
# A penalty may be imposed on an early withdrawal of a Holiday Club. View our fee schedule. Holiday Club funds will be transferred into a members savings account on November 1st.
Certificates
TypeTermNominal RateAPY*
Accelerator Certificates ***
$500 Minimum Balance
Blended APY is 5.16%
1st 6 months4.889%5.00%
2nd 6 months4.937%5.05%
3rd 6 months4.985%5.10%
4th 6 months5.366%5.50%
Certificates #
$500 Minimum Balance
6 months1.736%1.75%
12 months2.227%2.25%
24 months2.716%2.75%
36 months2.960%3.00%
48 months3.445%3.50%
60 months3.928%4.00%
Variable Rate Certificate **
$500 Minimum Balance
24 months5.318%5.45%
HSA Certificates #
$500 Minimum Balance
12 months2.227%2.25%
24 months2.716%2.75%
36 months2.960%3.00%
48 months3.445%3.50%
60 months3.928%4.00%
Variable Rate HSA Certificate **
$500 Minimum Balance
24 months5.318%5.45%
Rewards Checking Certificate
Bonus Rates +
$500 Minimum Balance
6 monthsN/A
12 months2.237%2.26%
24 months2.735%2.27%
36 months2.501%2.53%
48 months2.998%3.04%
60 months3.494%3.55%
IRA Certificates #
Roth, Traditional, Education
$500 Minimum Balance
12 months1.736%1.75%
24 months2.227%2.25%
36 months2.472%2.50%
48 months2.960%

3.00%

60 months3.445%3.50%
Variable Rate IRA Certificate **
$500 Minimum Balance
24 months4.793%4.90%
* The Annual Percentage Yield is the rate that is earned if the funds are left to compound for one year. All dividends are paid monthly based on the daily average balance. Rates subject to change monthly. The nominal rate is the rate used to calculate the monthly dividend.
# A penalty may be imposed on an early withdrawal of a Share Certificate. View our fee schedule.
+ Rewards Checking account holders can receive up to 0.05% bonus on certificate terms 12 to 60 months. New accounts only. Not valid on renewals. Not valid on HSA, IRA, or Variable Rate Certificates.
** The “Index” is the 13-week Treasury Bill rate posted in the Money rates section of the Wall Street Journal on the last business day of the previous month. As of February 28, 2023, the rate is 4.75%. The rate floor is 0% APY.
*** Members have the ability to withdraw funds penalty-free at each step-up interval, within a 10-day window. The penalty for early withdrawal outside the three periods will equal forfeiture of 180 days dividend on the withdrawn amount. During the first six-month period, you may make additional deposits of at least $500.00 with funds not currently held at ALEC.
Credit Cards
TypeAPR* as low as
Select™ Visa® 3
Introductory rate of 0% APR for the first twelve months on
balance transfers and cash purchases.
12.20%
Select Rewards™ Visa® 3
Introductory rate of 0% APR for the first twelve months on
balance transfers and cash purchases.
14.20%
Visa® Signature Rewards 3
Introductory rate of 0% APR for the first twelve months on
balance transfers and cash purchases.
16.20%
Student Select™ Visa® 3
Introductory rate of 0% APR for the first twelve months on
balance transfers and cash purchases.
16.20%
Student Select Rewards™ Visa® 3
Introductory rate of 0% APR for the first twelve months on
balance transfers and cash purchases.
18.20%
* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates subject to credit history, term and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for our lowest rates. Rates can change daily. View the VISA® Application and Solicitation Disclosure for additional rate information.
3 All purchases and balance transfers posted to the account during the first twelve months, will receive an introductory rate of 0.00% APR. A balance transfer fee of 2% of the amount of the transfer will apply. After the initial twelve months, any remaining balances and future purchases and balance transfers will revert to the rate assigned at account opening. Balance transfers may not be used to pay off any ALEC loans.
Real Estate Loans
TypeAPR* as low as
Home Equity Line of Credit 5,6
3.99%
for the first 12 months
7.75% after introductory rate
Second Mortgage - 36 Month Fixed Rate 1,85.00%
Second Mortgage - 60 Month Fixed Rate 1,85.75%
Second Mortgage - 84 Month Fixed Rate 1,86.75%
First MortgagesDaily Quote
* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates subject to credit history, term and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for our lowest rates. Rates can change daily.
1 Returning loan members who have a current loan with ALEC and are applying for a new loan will automatically receive a 0.50% APR rate discount. New loan members who do not have any current loans with ALEC must have an ALEC Checking Account (Free or Rewards) with $500 in direct deposit per statement cycle AND be enrolled in E-Statements to be eligible for the 0.50% APR discount. Discount not valid on credit cards, mortgage, Personal Lines of Credit and Home Equity Line of Credit.
5 Home Equity Loans/Lines are available in Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota only and limited to owner occupied properties. All borrowers will be required to pay a $350 appraisal fee at closing. Maximum loan to value may be reduced due to underwriting factors. Minnesota applicants are responsible for a mortgage registration tax.
6 Home Equity Line of Credit Introductory Rate: After the initial 12-month period, the rate will be variable based on the Prime Rate. Prime Rate is “prime” as listed in the “Money Rates” section of the Wall Street Journal from the last business day of the previous month. As of February 28, 2023, the Prime Rate is 7.75%. The rate floor is 4.00%. Maximum APR during the life of the loan is 18% APR. $5,000 minimum initial draw required.
8 Home Equity Loan: The rate displayed includes a 0.50% APR rate discount. Returning loan members who have a current loan with ALEC and is applying for a new loan will automatically receive a 0.50% APR rate discount. New loan members who do not have any current loans with ALEC must have an ALEC Checking Account (Free or Rewards) with $500 in direct deposit per statement cycle AND be enrolled in E-Statements to be eligible for the 0.50% APR discount. Rates subject to credit history, term, and other factors.
NMLS# 421478.
View a complete list of all other NMLS numbers.
Auto Loans
TypeLoan TermsAPR* as low as 1
New Auto Loans 2,3
2023-2024 less than 5,000 miles
Up to 36 months4.49%
48 months4.99%
60 months5.24%
72 months5.49%
84 months5.99%
Used Auto 2
2017-2022 and
2022-2024 with over 5,000 miles
Up to 36 months5.24%
48 months5.49%
60 months5.74%
72 months5.99%
Late Model Used Auto
2016 and older
Up to 60 months7.49%
First Time Auto Buyer - New 436 months6.99%
48 months7.24%
60 months7.74%
* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates subject to credit history, term and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for our lowest rates. Rates can change daily.
1 APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Disclosed rates include ALEC’s 0.50% APR discount. ALEC members will automatically earn a 0.50% APR discount if they are new members applying for a loan within the first 60 days of membership OR if they are a returning ALEC loan member. Existing members that do not meet the above criteria earn the 0.50% APR discount with a $500 monthly direct deposit into an ALEC Checking account and enrollment in E-Statements. Discount not valid on credit cards, mortgage and home equity line of credit. Your rate may be higher depending on your credit history, age of vehicle, term of your loan and services used. Maximum financing up to 115% MSRP for qualified borrowers.
2 Refinance of existing ALEC Auto Loans excluded.
3 84-month loans are available with a minimum $25,000 loan amount.
4 Maximum Loan to Value (LTV) of 100% of vehicle value. Maximum amount financed $30,000. Maximum term 60 months.
Recreational Vehicles
TypeLoan TermAPR* as low as 1
New & Used Boat, Motorcycle & RVs 2
2017-2024
Up to 24 months4.49%
36 months4.49%
48 months4.99%
60 months5.24%
72 months5.49%
84 months5.99%
New & Used Snowmobile 3
New & Used ATV & UTV 3
Up to 24 months4.49%
36 months4.49%
48 months4.99%
60 months5.24%
72 months5.49%
84 months5.99%
Extended Term Boat & RVs 2
2017-2024
120 months6.49%
180 months6.99%
240 months7.49%
* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates subject to credit history, term and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for our lowest rates. Rates can change daily.
1 Disclosed rates include ALEC’s 0.50% APR discount. Returning loan members who have a current loan with ALEC and are applying for a new loan will automatically receive a 0.50% APR rate discount. New loan members who do not have any current loans with ALEC must have an ALEC Checking Account (Free or Rewards) with $500 in direct deposit per statement cycle AND be enrolled in E-Statements to be eligible for the 0.50% APR discount. Discount not valid on credit cards, mortgages, Personal Lines of Credit, Rapid Refi and Home Equity Line of Credit.
2 84-month and Extended Term Boat and RV loans are available with a minimum $25,000 loan amount.
3 84-month loans are available with a minimum $25,000 loan amount.
Stock, Secured & Personal Loans
TypeLoan TermAPR* as low as 1
Personal Loan36 months7.49%
48 months8.49%
60 months9.49%
Personal Line of Credit 212.75%
Certificate SecuredUp to 60 monthsCertificate + 3.50%
Savings SecuredUp to 60 monthsShare + 3.50%
Stock Loans — Single PayUp to 15 months5.25%
Stock Loans — InstallmentUp to 60 months6.25%
* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates subject to credit history, term and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for our lowest rates. Rates can change daily.
1 Disclosed rates include ALEC’s 0.50% APR discount. Returning loan members who have a current loan with ALEC and are applying for a new loan will automatically receive a 0.50% APR rate discount. New loan members who do not have any current loans with ALEC must have an ALEC Checking Account (Free or Rewards) with $500 in direct deposit per statement cycle AND be enrolled in E-Statements to be eligible for the 0.50% APR discount. Discount not valid on credit cards, mortgages, Personal Lines of Credit, Rapid Refi and Home Equity Line of Credit.
2 The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is variable and is subject to change quarterly based on Prime. Prime Rate is “prime” as listed in the “Money Rates” section of the Wall Street Journal from the last business day of the previous quarter. As of December 30, 2022, Prime is 7.50%.
Student Loans

Learn more about the College Ave Student Loans.