Meridian offers two great Escalator GIC products:

  • 3-Year Escalator (registered or unregistered) - Flexible as it is cashable in whole or in part on each anniversary date and 30 days thereafter. At all other times, this product is non-redeemable.
  • 5-Year Escalator (registered only) - Transferable to a 1 year term or longer on each anniversary date, or 30 days thereafter. At all other times, this product is non-redeemable.
Interest for the 3 and 5 year Escalator(s) are tiered and guaranteed to rise every year. Interest is paid annually and at maturity. For more information ... read below.

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We recommend Rate Escalator GICs if:

  • You're looking to invest in a guaranteed product for a longer term.
  • You're saving for your retirement.
  • You want some of the best guaranteed rates on the market.

Make More Money

  • Your interest is guaranteed to increase for each of the 3 or 5 years of your investment's life.
  • Interest is compounded annually to increase the return on your investment.

Peace of Mind

  • Deposits insured up to $100,000 by the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario.

    For further information on deposit insurance coverage,
    please call DICO at 1-800-268-6653 or www.dico.com
    .
  • At Meridian Credit Union, registered savings plans are fully insured with no limit on the maximum amount (RRSP, RRIF, LIF, RESP, TFSA)

Things You Need to Know

  • The minimum deposit is $500 — and $100 for youth and student members.
  • With the 3-year Rate Escalator GIC, you can access your money on each anniversary date and 30 days thereafter without penalty.
  • The 3-year Rate Escalator GIC is available as a registered or non-registered investment.
  • The 5-year Rate Escalator GIC can be converted to another non-redeemable long-term product on each anniversary date without penalty and is only available as a registered investment.

Ask the Experts

To find out more or to get a Meridian financial Coach working for you, call 1.866.592.2226 or come into your local Meridian branch today.

 

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Mobile Mortgage Specialists


Serving the Niagara region are Meridian's Mobile Mortgage Specialists - Chris Bourke and Anthony Timpano.

When time is tight and you can't make it to a branch, Chris or Anthony are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will come directly to your home to help service your mortgage needs.

Chris Bourke
(905) 984-0908

Anthony Timpano
(905) 931-9720