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OUR RATES
FIRST WEST CREDIT UNION PRIME RATES
Prime 6.45%*
US Prime 8.50%*
Rates Effective: 2024-09-19
*Rates subject to change without notice.
OUR RATES
TERM DEPOSITS
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS
BUSINESS ACCOUNTS
LOANS & LINES OF CREDIT
US DOLLAR EXCHANGE
MORTGAGES
PRIME
Registered | Non-Registered | Prime-Linked | Market-Linked
| Cashable Term Deposits (Registered) Rates Effective: 2024-04-18 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| 12-month cashable (redeemable after 30 days) |
2.75
|
| StepUp® 6Plus6 - first 6 months |
1.25
|
| StepUp® 6Plus6 - second 6 months |
5.75
|
| StepUp® 6Plus6 - average rate |
3.50
|
| StepUp® 9Plus9 - first 9 months |
1.25
|
| StepUp® 9Plus9 - second 9 months |
6.25
|
| StepUp® 9Plus9 - average rate |
3.75
|
| StepUp® 18Plus18 - first 18 months |
1.00
|
| StepUp® 18Plus18 - second 18 months |
6.00
|
| StepUp® 18Plus18 - average rate |
3.50
|
| Short-Term Non-Redeemable Term Deposits (Registered) Rates Effective: 2024-10-21 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| 30-59 days |
0.45
|
| 60-89 days |
0.55
|
| 90-119 days |
0.65
|
| 120-179 days |
0.75
|
| 180-269 days |
4.00
|
| 270-364 days |
3.25
|
| Long-term Non-Redeemable Term Deposits (Registered) Rates Effective: 2024-10-21 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 year |
3.85
|
| 2 year |
3.60
|
| 3 year |
3.45
|
| 4 year |
3.25
|
| 5 year |
3.15
|
| Cashable Term Deposits (Non-Registered) Rates Effective: 2024-04-18 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| 12-month cashable (redeemable after 30 days) |
2.75
|
| StepUp® 6Plus6 - first 6 months |
1.25
|
| StepUp® 6Plus6 - second 6 months |
5.75
|
| StepUp® 6Plus6 - average rate |
3.50
|
| StepUp® 9Plus9 - first 9 months |
1.25
|
| StepUp® 9Plus9 - second 9 months |
6.25
|
| StepUp® 9Plus9 - average rate |
3.75
|
| StepUp® 18Plus18 - first 18 months |
1.00
|
| StepUp® 18Plus18 - second 18 months |
6.00
|
| StepUp® 18Plus18 - average rate |
3.50
|
| Short-Term Non-Redeemable Term Deposits (Non-Registered) Rates Effective: 2024-10-21 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| 30-59 days |
0.45
|
| 60-89 days |
0.55
|
| 90-119 days |
0.65
|
| 120-179 days |
0.75
|
| 180-269 days |
4.00
|
| 270-364 days |
3.25
|
| Long-term Non-Redeemable Term Deposits (Registered) Rates Effective: 2024-10-21 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 year |
3.85
|
| 2 year |
3.60
|
| 3 year |
3.45
|
| 4 year |
3.25
|
| 5 year |
3.15
|
| Non-Redeemable US Term Deposits (Non-Registered) Rates Effective: 2023-04-27 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| 30-59 days |
0.05
|
| 60-89 days |
0.10
|
| 90-119 days |
0.15
|
| 120-179 days |
0.20
|
| 180-269 days |
0.25
|
| 270-364 days |
0.30
|
| Redeemable Term Deposits (Registered/Non-Registered) Rates Effective: 2024-10-02 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| 3-year PRIMECONNECT® |
5.45
|
| winwin EarthLink™ Market-Linked GIC (registered/non-registered/business) Rates Effective: 2024-09-24 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| Minimum guaranteed annual rate (3 year) |
1.33
|
| Maximum potential cumulative return (3 year) |
25.00
|
| Minimum guaranteed annual rate (5 year) |
1.60
|
| Maximum potential cumulative return (5 year) |
40.00
|
| winwin® FINANCIAL SERVICES market-linked GIC (registered/non-registered/business) Rates Effective: 2024-09-24 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| Minimum guaranteed annual rate (3 year) |
2.00
|
| Maximum potential cumulative return (3 year) |
27.00
|
| Minimum guaranteed annual rate (5 year) |
2.00
|
| Maximum potential cumulative return (5 year) |
50.00
|
Term deposit rates are subject to change without notice. Interest rates are per annum. Interest compounds annually. Terms and conditions apply.
winwin market-linked GIC minimum guaranteed annual interest rate is paid out annually and does not compound. This product has a ceiling that determines the maximum return you may receive at maturity. Terms and conditions apply.
PRIMECONNECT® interest rate is per annum and is linked to the First West Credit Union prime rate.
Personal Account Rates
| Personal High Interest Savings Account (also eligible for RRSP and TFSA) Rates Effective: 2024-09-11 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| Any balance |
1.15
|
| Savings First Rates Effective: 2024-09-11 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| Any balance |
0.35
|
| Registered Variable Savings Account (also eligible for RRSP and TFSA) Rates Effective: 2024-09-11 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| Any balance |
0.35
|
| US Dollar Chequing Account Rates Effective: 2022-12-20 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $4,999 |
0.00
|
| $5,000 - $9,999 |
0.01
|
| $10,000 - $24,999 |
0.01
|
| $25,000 - $49,999 |
0.01
|
| $5,000+ |
0.01
|
| Home Sweet Bonus Rates Effective: 2024-09-11 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| Any balance |
0.35
|
Interest rates and balance tiers are subject to change without notice.
Business Account Rates
| Business Optimum Savings Rates Effective: 2024-09-11 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $100,000 |
0.85
|
| $100,000 - $500,000 |
1.00
|
| $500,000 - $1,000,000 |
1.10
|
| $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 |
1.20
|
| $5M+ |
1.85
|
| Commercial High Interest Savings Account Rates Effective: 2024-09-11 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| Any balance |
1.15
|
| AgriInvest Rates Effective: 2024-09-11 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $4,999 |
0.55
|
| $5,000+ |
0.65
|
| US Dollar Chequing Account Rates Effective: 2022-12-20 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $4,999 |
0.00
|
| $5,000 - $9,999 |
0.01
|
| $10,000 - $24,999 |
0.01
|
| $25,000 - $49,999 |
0.01
|
| $5,000+ |
0.01
|
Interest rates and balance tiers are subject to change without notice.
Personal Loans & Lines of Credit
Personal loan and line of credit rates vary based on application, are subject to change without notice and are available O.A.C. Terms and conditions may apply. Please contact us to see how a personal loan or a line of credit can work for your specific needs.
Use our calculator to get an idea of what your loan payment could be given a particular loan amount, or calculate your loan amount for the payment you can afford.
US Dollar Exchange Rate
| Foreign Exchange Rates Rates Effective: 2024-10-21 |
Buy Rate | Sell Rate |
|---|---|---|
| United States (Dollar) - Cash |
1.4210
|
1.3480
|
| United States (Dollar) - Cheque |
1.4200
|
1.3490
|
Our U.S. Dollar exchange rates are updated daily. Rates provided here are subject to change and can only be guaranteed at the time of the purchase or sale transaction. If you would like to buy or sell U.S. cash, come see us in branch today.
NOTE 1: Buying and Selling rates are listed from the member perspective. Rates provided here are subject to change and can only be guaranteed at the time of the purchase or sale transaction.
NOTE 2: Cheque rates are in effect to a maximum of $10,000 USD. If you require an amount in excess of these limits, you must obtain the booked rate from your branch.
Use our mortgage calculator to find out what mortgage amount you can afford and what your mortgage payment and amortization schedule would be.
| MORTGAGE RATES† Rates Effective: 2024-09-27 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| 6 month fixed rate (closed)* |
7.24
|
| 1 year fixed rate (closed)* |
6.84
|
| 2 year fixed rate (closed)* |
6.59
|
| 3 year fixed rate (closed)* |
4.89
|
| 4 year fixed rate (closed)* |
5.09
|
| 5 year fixed rate (closed) - insured** |
4.34
|
| 5 year fixed rate (closed)* |
4.74
|
| 5 year variable rate (closed) - insured** |
5.55
|
| 5 year variable rate (closed)* |
5.95
|
| 7 year fixed rate (closed)* |
5.04
|
| 10 year fixed rate (closed)* |
5.29
|
| 6 month fixed rate (open) |
8.30
|
| 1 year fixed rate (open) |
8.30
|
| 5 year variable rate (open) |
6.95
|
*This mortgage rate is only available to members with greater than 20% down payment, purchasing a residential, owner occupied property valued at under $1,000,000, and who meet other conditions. A premium may be applied to the rates for all other mortgages. Please visit a branch or call us at 1-888-597-1083 for further details.
**This insured mortgage rate is only available to members with less than 20% down payment, purchasing a residential property valued at under $1,000,000, who are eligible for and purchase mortgage default insurance and meet other conditions. Mortgage default loan insurance is required by lenders when homebuyers make a down payment of less than 20% of the purchase price. Mortgage loan insurance helps protect lenders against mortgage default, and enables consumers to purchase homes with a minimum down payment. The premium is calculated based on a percentage of the amount borrowed. Your premium can be paid upfront in a single lump sum payment, or it can be added to the total balance of your mortgage and included in your monthly payments – in this case, interest will apply to the premium as well. The minimum down payment requirement for mortgage default insurance depends on the purchase price of the home. For a purchase price of $500,000 or less, the minimum down payment is 5%. When the purchase price is above $500,000, the minimum down payment is 5% for the first $500,000 and 10% for the remaining portion. Mortgage default insurance is available only for properties with a purchase price or as-improved/renovated value below $1,000,000.
†Mortgage rates are subject to changes without notice and are available O.A.C. Fixed mortgage rates are compounded semi-annually; variable mortgage rates are compounded monthly. Mortgage rates are based on a 25 year amortization. Terms and conditions may apply. Mortgage funds must be advanced within 120 days of the application date. These rates are discounted and cannot be combined with any other rate discounts, promotions or offers. Additional fees may apply. For specific Annual Percentage Rate (APR) rates, please contact us.
Prime Rates
| First West Credit Union Prime Rates Rates Effective: 2024-09-19 |
Rate |
|---|---|
| Prime |
6.45
|
| US Prime |
8.50
|
Rate subject to change without notice.
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