People’s United Bank customers who open a new Business Advantage checking account by 6.28.2013 will receive a $150 cash bonus and a credit of up to $100 toward their first order of checks. To qualify, customers must maintain an average daily balance of $5,000 for the first 60 days and perform at least 30 transactions within 60 days. $100 check order credit is applicable on first order of checks only. Click here for more information.
IberiaBank is offering an introductory rate of 0.99% for the first 3 months on a home equity line of credit through 06.15.2013. After the introductory period expires, the rate adjusts to Prime plus a margin based on creditworthiness and other criteria. Offer requires a minimum line amount of $10,000. Click here for more information.
Westminster Savings Credit Union is the first credit union to offer mobile remote deposit capture in Canada. Any IOS smartphone can be used to deposit Canadian dollar checks into Canadian accounts. The service is free and available to members with no deposit dollar limit and no limit to the number of daily transactions, however only one check can be deposited at a time. Click here for more information.
Star One Credit Union members who open a Minor Membership Savings account with at least $50 by 05.31.2013 will receive a $10 account credit and be entered to win an iPod Touch. Members who enroll in this account must be under the age of 18. Click here for more information.
Fifth Third Bank is offering an introductory rate of 1.99% for the first 6 months on a home equity line of credit. After the introductory period, the rate will revert to Prime plus or minus a margin, depending on LTV. Introductory rate requires a maximum LTV of 80% and a $10,000 minimum credit line. Click here for more information.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced changes to the requirement in the Credit CARD Act that will allow stay-at-home applicants to qualify for credit cards. The revised rule will allow card issuers to consider third-party income for stay-at-home spouses or partners who are 21 years or older. The amendment applies to all applicants, regardless of marital status, who have access to a working spouse or partner’s income. Click here for more information.