Rates effective as of 07/21/2008
In some cases, rates are based on the most
recent Prime rate as published in the Wall
Street Journal. Rates are subject to change
at any time.
Please call 219-322-5005 to verify the current rates.
Thank you.
Online rates are for your information only. While we make every effort to
keep them current and accurate, mistakes or typos cannot be honored.
Mortgage Loans
| Home Equity Lines
Home Equity Loans
|
Home Improvement Loans
Lot Loans |
Vehicle Loans

Fixed Rate Loans+
|
Term & Type |
Rate |
APR* |
| 30 Year Fixed |
6.625% |
6.669% |
| 20 Year Fixed |
6.500% |
6.558% |
| 15 Year Fixed |
6.125% |
6.197% |
| 10 Year Fixed |
5.875% |
5.976% |
Adjustable
Rate Loans+
|
Term & Type |
Rate |
APR* |
| 7/23 (2 Step) |
6.250% |
6.334% |
| 3/30
ARM |
5.875%(1) |
5.918% |
| 1/1 ARM |
5.500%(2) |
5.542% |
| 3/1
ARM |
5.875%(2) |
5.918% |
| 5/1 ARM |
6.000%(2) |
6.043% |
| 7/1
ARM |
6.125%(2) |
6.168% |
Balloon Loans+
|
Term & Type |
Rate |
APR* |
| 3 Year Balloon |
6.000% |
6.240% |
| 5
Year Balloon |
6.125% |
6.280% |
| 7
Year Balloon |
6.250% |
6.370% |
| 10
Year Balloon |
6.375% |
6.469% |
 | Ask about our special first-time home buyer
program |
 | Application deposit of $375 |
 | Minimum loan amount of $20,000 |
 | Mortgages less than $50,000 available at 0.375%
above stated rates |
 | Jumbo loans (over $417,000) available at stated
rates and fees |
 | Loans on non-owner occupied property are
normally limited to 75% of the lesser of
the appraised value or purchase price |
 | All commitments will be binding for 30 days after
the date of commitment. Extended commitments are available. Ask for
specific information. |
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Rates shown are for
single family, owner occupied properties
based on a loan to value (LTV) ratio of 80% or
less at a loan amount of at least $50,000. (LTV is based on appraised
value or purchase price plus
improvements, which ever is less.) 80%
financing available based on appraised value or purchase price plus
improvements, whichever is less. For non-owner occupied property, add 1.0%
to the stated interest rate. Private Mortgage Insurance may be required for
borrowers with less than a 20% down payment. Call for additional options for
higher Loan to Value loans.
* Example Annual Percentage Rates
(APRs) based on a typical loan of $100,000 assuming
standard loan fees. A $100,000 mortgage with a 30-year fixed rate at
6.625% would have 360 monthly principal/interest
payments of $640.31.
(1) Maximum increase or
decrease of 5% over
the life of the loan
and 2% per 3-year term. Rate at each renewal indexed to 3 year
Treasury
Index plus 2.75%.
(2) Maximum increase or
decrease of 2% per adjustment period. Rate at each renewal indexed to 1 year
Treasury Index plus
2.75%.
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Home Equity Lines of Credit

Revolving Credit
|
Loan to Value |
Rate* |
| 80% or less |
Primea
+ 0.50% |
 | 15 year term |
 | $5,000 minimum and $100,000
maximum line amounts |
 | Security required: 1st or 2nd lien on
your personal residence |
 | You can access your line through
special Equity
Reserve checks
or a Debit card |
 | Monthly statements |
 | Monthly payments can be made one of two ways
 | At 1.50% of the
outstanding balance
($100 minimum) |
 | Interest-only |
|
 | Must remain open for a minimum of 3 years |
 | Opening Costs: None (3-year
prepayment penalty of loan set up fees – approximately $350) |
 | Annual fee of $45 |
* Rates adjusted monthly.
a Prime Rate based on rate as published in the Wall
Street Journal.

Fixed Rate Loan
|
Term |
APR* |
| 10 years |
6.625% |
| 7
years |
6.125% |
| 5 years |
5.625% |
 | Fixed principle and interest payments |
 | Loan to value (LTV) ratios up to 80% |
 | LTV ratios up to 90% will be accepted for
American Savings, FSB mortgage customers |
 | No fees to open! |
 | 3-year pre-payment penalty of loan set up fees
(approximately $350) |
*
Example APRs are based on a typical loan of $50,000. With a
10-year rate at 6.625%, this loan would have 120 monthly principal/interest
payments of $570.93.
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Contact an American Savings lender for a rate quote.
 | 10 year maximum term |
 | $15,000 maximum loan
amount |
 | Application fee of $100 |
 | All home improvement loans are secured by a recorded second
mortgage. A verbal title search will be obtained on loans of $2,500 or
more and the results of that search will be noted in the loan file.
Loans in excess of $7,500 will require a written title search;
cost of same to be charged to the borrower. |
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No Fee Rate Locks on
Construction Loans!
The current rate you secure for your construction loan
transfers to your permanent loan.

|
Loan to Value |
Rate* |
| 80% or
less |
Primea + 1.00% |
|
80% - 90% |
Primea + 1.50% |
 | 5 year maximum
term |
 | Minimum loan amount of
$25,000 |
 | Application fee of
$175 |
 | Loan fee: $500 |
 | 3rd party fees to be paid by borrower
OR
|
 | Amortize the loan over
10 or 15 years at a
fixed rate |
 | 1.00% over
stated fixed rates for a loan
to value (LTV) ratio of
80% or less |
 | 1.50% over
stated fixed rates for an LTV of 80%
to 90% |
a Prime Rate based on rate as
published in the Wall Street Journal.
Here are some example rates.
Contact an American
Savings lender for a specific rate quote on anything beyond these
parameters.
|
Year |
Term |
Rate* |
| NEW |
36 mo. |
5.50% |
| 2008 - 2007 |
48 mo. |
6.00% |
| 2008 - 2007 |
60 mo. |
6.25% |
| 2008 - 2007 |
72 mo. |
7.00% |
| 2006 |
60 mo. |
6.25% |
| 2005 |
60 mo. |
6.50% |
 | $29 origination fee on purchases; $100
origination fee on refinances |
 | Minimum loan amount of $2000 |
 | The age of the car (in model years)
plus
the term of the loan
shall not exceed 7 years |
 | The value of
the vehicle is based on
the lower value between the
sale price and the Red Book value. |
 | Loans on vintage or collectible automobiles are available at
negotiated terms. |
*
A 2008 model year vehicle valued at
$25,000 financed over 5 years would earn a rate of 6.250%
and result in 60 monthly
principal/interest payments of $486.23.
Rates also available for other vehicles such as:
 | Motorcycles |
 | Wave Runners |
 | Snowmobiles |
 | Motor Homes |
 | Campers / Travel Trailers |
 | Boats and Boat Trailers |
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