Savings
Save for What Matters Most
Whether you're building an emergency fund, saving for a home, planning for retirement, or preparing for life's next adventure, Downriver Community Federal Credit Union offers savings solutions designed to help you move forward with confidence.
Helping People Use Money to Accomplish Great Things!
Since 1942, we've provided members with a safe, secure place to save. Today, we continue that tradition by making it simple to choose the savings account that fits your goals and every stage of life.
Why Save with Downriver Community Federal Credit Union?
- Savings options for every stage of life.
- Simple access to accounts that help you work toward your goals.
- Friendly guidance from people who care about your financial success.
- Federally insured deposits for added peace of mind.
Explore Our Savings Options
Choose from savings accounts designed for everyday saving, youth members, special goals, holiday planning, and higher-balance opportunities. Use the tabs on this page to compare your options and find the account that best fits what you're trying to accomplish.
Need Help Choosing?
Not sure which savings account is right for you? Our team would be happy to review your options and help you take the next step toward your goal.
If you're looking for investment guidance, we can also help schedule an appointment with one of our Investment Partners.
Contact us today or visit any branch to get started.
Your money at Downriver Community Federal Credit Union is federally insured up to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an independent agency of the United States Government.
Prime Shares
Your Prime Share account is the first step to becoming a member-owner of Downriver Community Federal Credit Union.
With just a $5 deposit, you can establish your membership and gain access to the many products, services, and resources designed to help you use money to accomplish great things.
Whether you're opening your first account, moving your finances to Downriver CU, or looking for a better place to save, your Prime Share account gives you a simple and secure place to begin.
Why Open a Prime Share Account?
- Establishes your membership with Downriver Community Federal Credit Union.
- Requires only a $5 opening deposit.
- Gives you access to additional Downriver CU products and services.
- Helps you start saving with confidence.
Ready to Switch to Downriver CU?
Make the move simple with our 3-Step Simple Switch Kit.
Download the 3-Step Simple Switch Kit
Dividends are paid quarterly. Dividends cannot be guaranteed in advance and must be declared by the Board of Directors based on quarterly earnings.
Contact a Member Services Representative at 313-386-2200, Option 4, during normal business hours to report any lost or stolen checks.
Yes, we can set up your account to overdraft from any of your available savings account balances or from a line of credit loan. Visit one of our office locations or give us a call at 313-386-2200, Option 4, and one of our Member Services Representatives would be happy to help.
Your money is insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an independent agency of the United States Government. Your savings is federally insured up to $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.
Additional information regarding NCUA insurance can be found at MyCreditUnion.gov.
For a complete list of charges and fees for our accounts, please review our Fee Schedule.
Yes. At DownriverCU, we keep it simple. We offer just one business banking package, which includes our Simple Business Savings and our Simple Business Checking, making DownriverCU an easy choice to meet the growing needs of your business. To find out more details, including what is needed to open an account, please visit our Simple Business Banking page.
Yes, we have a partnership with Landis Wealth Management to provide investment services to our members.
Whatever you want to accomplish in life, the best place to start is with a financial plan. Making appropriate financial decisions based on your current and future goals is our priority. Depending on your life’s goals — whether saving for college, nearing retirement, or getting ready to start a family — we can help you plan for all of life’s moments. We can even help you plan for those unexpected emergencies.
You can request an appointment to meet with a Financial Advisor right in our office by visiting the Financial Planning page on our website.
We want to encourage our members to save money, therefore, we offer the following savings accounts:
- Prime Shares - This account is the basis for establishing your membership and enjoying all the other benefits Downriver CU has to offer.
- Youth Savings - If you want your chid to be on the path to financial success, you can get them started early by opening a Youth Savings Account.
- Special Savings - Whatever you may be saving for, this special account will keep you focused on your goal by separating the money you save from your other accounts.
- Christmas Club - A great way to save for your holiday purchases. Funds and earnings are made available on November 1st, just in time for the Christmas shopping season!
- High-Yield Savings - Allows you to earn a higher rate and still enjoy complete liquidity and access to your funds at all times.
Just click on the name of the account above that you are interested in to learn more about each individual type of account. We also offer Certificates of Deposit for those who want to earn a higher rate and plan to leave it for terms from 6 to 60 months. For our current rates on both Savings and Certificates, please review our Rates Page.
Yes, but it would be determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the type of check that you deposit, funds may not be available until the second business day after the day of your deposit. The first $225.00 of your deposits, however, may be available immediately. If we are not going to make all of the funds from your deposit available immediately, we will notify you at the time you make your deposit. We will also tell you when the funds will be available. Actions taken to put holds on checks are governed by our Funds Availability Policy which only applies to the availability of funds in “transaction accounts” subject to Regulation CC. Generally, transaction accounts are accounts that do not limit the number or types of withdrawals or transfers that may be made from the account such as your checking account. The credit union reserves the right to delay the availability of funds deposited to accounts not governed by Regulation CC for periods longer than those disclosed in this policy.
Click here to review our Funds Availabilty Policy.
Yes. Keeping your checking account free is simple:
- Maintain a minimum balance of $100.
- Receive your statements electronically.
That's it.
If your balance drops below $100, a $5 monthly fee applies. Members who choose paper statements instead of e-statements are charged a $2 monthly paper statement fee.
Be sure to review our FEE SCHEDULE for the most up-to-date list of fees for various services.
Electronic statements are provided at no charge and offer a convenient, secure way to access your monthly account information.
Members who prefer to receive paper statements by mail are charged a $2 monthly paper statement fee.
For the most up-to-date list of fees, please CLICK HERE to check out our FEE SCHEDULE.
Becoming a member is simple. Most people only need:
- A valid government-issued photo ID.
- Their Social Security number.
- Current address and contact information.
- The minimum opening deposit required for the account.
If we need anything else, we'll let you know and help you every step of the way.
Still have questions? Give us a call or stop by any branch. We're here to help make becoming a member simple.
