Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)
Tax advantages and great interest rates make MetLife Bank Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) an appealing choice for smart savers.  You can contribute to a MetLife Bank IRA even if you already have an employer-sponsored retirement plan.  Plus, MetLife Bank IRAs have no annual fee and are FDIC insured.  Work towards your financial freedom.
View the different IRAs MetLife Bank offers, check the latest rates and get answers to commonly asked questions.  For all of the details on MetLife Bank IRAs, contact a Banking Advisor at 1-866-BankMet.


IRA Benefits

No Annual Maintenance Fee

FDIC Insured (How much FDIC insurance can I get?)

Select from the following types of IRAs:

Traditional IRA - contributions may be tax deductible, and your money grows tax deferred.  Rollovers from other IRAs, and certain types of employer sponsored retirement plans are permitted

Roth IRA - tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals; contribute to a Roth IRA from your after-tax income.
Coverdell Education Savings Account (formerly Education IRA) - the tax-advantaged way to save for higher educational expenses

Compare our great IRA rates
Initial Deposit $:
Your Bank's APY (optional):
 
2.75% APY
 0.83% APY
MetLife Bank Money Market National Avg. Money Market

Or click below to download an application kit:

(Contact MetLife Bank to open Coverdell Education Account)
* Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Money Market IRA: APYs are variable and subject to change without notice.  CD IRA: Minimum balance to open an IRA CD is $2,000, minimum to open an IRA Jumbo CD is $100,000.  MetLife Bank offers tiered IRA CD rates based on balance. The APY you earn is based on the term of the IRA CD and amount deposited.  Bank penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.  Please consult with your tax advisor for information on potential tax benefits available to you before you open or contribute to an IRA.
National Average APY information is provided by Banxquote.com as of 04/30/2008. Calculators are for informational purposes only and the accuracy of the results is not guaranteed by MetLife Bank.
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Rates Effective
as of: 07/07/08
IRA Money Market
 Balance Our
 APY*
 Nat. Avg.
 APY
 $25,000+3.00%N/A
 $10,000-$24,999.992.75%0.83%
 $5,000-$9,999.992.45%0.83%
 $0-$4,999.990.50%N/A

IRA CD - $25,000-$49,999.99
 Term Our
 APY*
 Nat. Avg.
 APY
 3 Months2.10%1.57%
 6 Months2.65%1.75%
 9 Months3.50%N/A
 12 Months4.00%1.77%
 18 Months4.10%N/A
 24 Months4.25%2.22%
 36 Months3.85%N/A
 48 Months3.80%N/A
 60 Months3.75%2.96%

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