Pilot grove savings bank keokuk iowa

Total Assets: The sum of all assets owned by the institution including cash, loans, securities, bank premises and other assets. This total does not include off-balance-sheet accounts.

RSSD: The unique number assigned by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) to the top regulatory bank holding company. This unique identifier for Pilot Grove Savings Bank is 585749.

FDIC CERT #: The certificate number assigned to an institution for deposit insurance. The FDIC Certificate Number for Keokuk Branch office of Pilot Grove Savings Bank in Keokuk, IA is 09100. This unique NUMBER is assigned by the FDIC and is used to identify institutions and for the issuance of insurance certificates by FDIC.

In 1951, the original structure was expanded.   In 1962, the Bank virtually doubled in size as an additional wing was added to the facility.  The structure was presumably completed 21 years later in 1983, with a second additional wing on the south side of the building.  In 2007, construction again began on the main bank in Pilot Grove, this time with an addition to the building’s north end. While the original Pilot Grove building has continued to expand over the decades, the institution itself has grown with the addition of branch offices in seven neighboring towns.

A branch office in Houghton was opened in 1980, and branches in Donnellson and West Point were added in 1983, and 1992, respectively.  In December 2000, Pilot Grove Savings Bank acquired branches in Mount Pleasant and Packwood and in July 2004, an additional branch was acquired in Winfield.  In July 2006, Pilot Grove Savings Bank opened its first, and smallest, supermarket branch in Fort Madison.   In November 2011 two more bank branches in Fort Madison were obtained, in September 2013 ground was broke for a new branch in Fairfield; and in December 2013 four bank branches in Keokuk were acquired.   All branch offices offer our customers up-to-date products and services with increased convenience.

With customer loyalty on its side, Pilot Grove Savings Bank has prospered throughout the years despite the depression during the 1930's, countless recessions, and rapidly fluctuating farm economies.  Now, into the 21st century, with more than 100 employees, more than $540 million in assets, and some of the most technologically advanced banking systems available, the institution’s main goal remains as it was in 1911 – to serve the customer well.

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings product offered by a bank in which a depositor (someone who has money to put into the bank) agrees to commit a certain amount of money for a set period of time, in return for a fixed rate of interest. While it is possible to withdraw the money earlier (breaking the CD) doing so comes with high interest penalties and is generally not advised.

CD Terms

The time period in which money is held in a certificate of deposit is called the term. Terms can run for any period of time but in general, banks use the following terms: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 36 months, 48 months, and 60 months. Terms can either be described in months or years. The term that is right for each individual depends on their goals, the rate they which to earn, and their future plans for the money. In general, if rates are going up, savers should avoid putting the money into a long-term CD. If rates are going down, then the opposite is true, and savers should try and lock into a good rate for an extended period of time. In stable rate environments, CDs that are over 12 months in length can enable depositors to pick up a slight premium over savings accounts.

CD Risk

Almost all banks provide CDs to their consumers and they have been a mainstay of savers and retirement accounts for years. If FDIC insured, the CD represents a safe place to put money that will generate a predictable return.

Inflation is the main risk of a CD. Inflation can often run higher than the inflation adjusted return on a CD, thus eroding the value of the money stored in the CD over time. This is especially true for longer-term CDs opened in low interest rate environments.

How Interest is Paid

The method of distributing the interest earned on a CD varies by bank. Some banks pay interest monthly, other semi-annually, and others at the maturity of the CD. One advantage of a branch-based bank is that a depositor can walk into the bank and receive their interest that day in the form of a check. Online banks tend to use electronic funds transfer or check via mail.

Interest Rate

Since the financial crisis in 2008, CDs have become less popular because the yields they offer have dropped precipitously, making it difficult for retirees and savers to generate sufficient income. But investors looking for a place to stash some cash might still find CDs an attractive place for some of their savings. Online banks generally offer better rates on six month CDs but the accounts must be opened online. View online bank rates.

When interest rates are falling, it is often preferable to lock in high rates for an extended period of time with a longer-term CD. When interest rates are rising, depositors should avoid committing their money for long periods of time. To see interest rate trends, visit the BestCashCow rate analysis page.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

The advantages of a Certificate of Deposit from a branch bank are:

• Funds deposited in FDIC banks and within insurance limits are protected by the full faith and credit of the United States government.
• CDs provide a predictable, set rate of return.
• Depositors can walk into a local branch and open the CD and fund it that day. Question and inquiries can also be handles in-person.

The disadvantages of branch-based CDs are:

• The deposited money is committed for a certain period of time and can only be withdrawn with substantial penalties.
• One year CDs from branch banks often pay less interest than from online banks. Please see those rates here.

All banks listed on BestCashCow are FDIC insured; BestCashCow.com strongly recommends that you stay within FDIC insurance limits and that if you are unsure of how the limits affect you, please visit the FDIC website.

To understand all of the income generating options available to a saver, please view the Income Generating Investments Comparison Chart.