1 PERSONAL NEW MEMBER OFFER: Important Information and Disclosures
How to qualify: To receive the $600 bonus, open new Frontwave Checking and Savings accounts on the same day (subject to approval). If you open your accounts in a branch or by phone, simply tell us "Eddie Sent Me." If you apply online, select "Eddie Sent Me" from the referral dropdown during the application. Within 90 days of account opening, enroll in eStatements, activate your Frontwave Visa® Debit Card, receive $1,000 or more in qualifying direct deposits or ACH credits during two consecutive calendar months, and set up automatic transfers of at least $25 to savings for two consecutive months. Internal transfers and person-to-person payments do not qualify as direct deposits.
How you get paid: The bonus will be deposited into your Frontwave Savings account within 120 days if the requirements are met and your accounts remain in good standing.
Who’s eligible: Offer available to new Frontwave members age 18 or older who live, work, or attend school in San Diego, Riverside, Imperial or San Bernardino counties, or who qualify through a Select Employer Group (SEG) or military affiliation. Not available to employees, volunteers, or anyone who has had a Frontwave account closed within the past 18 months. Limit one bonus per person.
Other important info: Offer is effective as of July 1, 2026, and may change or end without notice. A 1099-INT will be issued for tax reporting purposes.
Heads up, gig workers: To qualify, your deposits must come through as standard direct deposit or ACH into your Frontwave bank account. Transfers from a debit card or wallet (like PayPal or DasherDirect) do not count.
2 APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum $1,000 to open a share certificate. Yield and term quoted are valid as of September 21, 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Early withdrawal/account closure subject to penalty equal to the greater of the following: 7 days dividends on the amount withdrawn, or 90 days of dividends. Must be a member or qualify for membership to open a certificate. Upon maturity, the certificate will automatically renew at the current rate and our standard 24-month term, or if previously selected, the funds will be transferred to your account. During the 7-day grace period, which begins on your maturity date and ends 7 calendar days later, you may make a withdrawal without penalty.
Insured up to $250,000 by NCUA.
Share Certificates are subject to a market cap of $15 million. Once this limit is reached, new accounts may no longer be accepted until the cap is adjusted.
3 APR = Annual Percentage Rate. The lowest APR available is 6.00% for a fixed-rate Home Equity Loan with a 10-year term, 70% combined loan-to-value (CLTV) or less, loan amounts up to $300,000, and a minimum FICO score of 727. All loans subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply.
4 4.25% introductory APR fixed for the first 12 months. After that, the APR is variable and based on the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus a margin. Your rate may change with market conditions and may adjust monthly. Maximum APR is 12.00%. HELOCs available only on owner-occupied properties in California and North Carolina. All loans subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply.