Grand Yield Direct

1395 Northern Boulevard
Manhasset, NY 11030
1-800-588-5871
www.applebank.com



Grand Yield Direct is headquartered in Manhasset and is the 13st largest bank in the state of New York. It is also the 135th largest bank in the nation. It was established in 1863 and as of September of 2011, it had grown to 629 employees at 51 locations. Grand Yield Direct's savings rates are 25% higher than the national average, and it boasts a 5-star health rating.

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Grand Yield Direct Savings Account Rate Falls (Forum) - 4/28/2010

Apple Bank for Savings reduced the rate of its Grand Yield Direct Savings Account from 1.25% to 1.15% APY. Thanks to the reader who mentioned this news in the Open Discussion Thread.

Grand Yield Direct's Savings Account Yield Falls to 1.25% (Forum) - 3/9/2010

Apple Bank for Savings cut its Grand Yield Direct savings account yield today from 1.40% to 1.25% APY. Refer to my Grand Yield Direct review for the rate history and for more account details.

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More Savings Account Rate Cuts - Update - 2/14/2008

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Grand Yield Direct Checking Account Rates

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0.75%--Grand Yield Direct Advantage Interest Checking

Grand Yield Direct Savings Account Rates

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0.65%--Grand Yield Direct Savings Account

Grand Yield Direct CD Rates

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0.75%$5k-Grand Yield Direct CD 12 month term

Rates updated: 2/8/2012

Data for Q3 2011


Institution Statistics


Apple Bank for Savings
FDIC Certificate #16068
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Year Established1863
Employees629
Primary RegulatorFDIC

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$7.08 billion
Loans$3.94 billion
Deposits$6.18 billion
Equity Capital$687.73 million
Loan Loss Allowance$8.59 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$4.31 million
Real Estate Owned$960,000

Historic Data - September 2010

Assets$6.79 billion
Equity Capital$660.62 million
Loan Loss Allowance$7.27 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$7.04 million

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin2.08%
Return on Assets0.47%
Return on Equity4.73%
Interest Income$139.74 million

Institution Health


Overall Score:
5 out of 5
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Texas Ratio5
The Texas Ratio is an indicator of how much funds a bank has available compared to the total value of loans considered at risk. As of September 30, 2011 Grand Yield Direct had $5.27 million in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $696.32 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives Grand Yield Direct a Texas Ratio of 0.76% which is excellent. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend4
The Texas Ratio for Grand Yield Direct decreased slightly from 1.05% as of September 30, 2010 to 0.76% as of September 30, 2011, resulting in a positive change of 28.10%.This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for Grand Yield Direct has improved slightly in recent periods.
Deposit Growth4
In the past year, Grand Yield Direct has increased its total deposits by $185.85 million, resulting in 3.1% growth for the year. A strong track record of growth is an indicator of consumer confidence and the bank's ability to strengthen its balance sheet. The growth Grand Yield Direct has shown is above average.
Capitalization3
Both FDIC and NCUA consider capitalization levels of banks and credit unions to be of high importance. Higher capitalization allows for a greater buffer when cover loans that may fail in the future. Grand Yield Direct has $7.08 billion in assets with $696.32 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 9.84%, which is average.
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