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Northpointe Bank Review 2023

Updated March 28, 2023
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At a glance

4.4
Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5
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CDs

Rating: 3.7 stars out of 5

Checking

Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5

Savings

Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

MMA

Rating: 4.6 stars out of 5

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Overview

Michigan-based Northpointe Bank is good for consumers seeking deposit account rates above national averages — some in the competitive range — while paying no monthly maintenance fees. The bank operates one branch, so it’s best for those who want to do most or all of their banking online.

Highlights

  • High APY
  • ATM Fee Refunds
  • No Monthly Fees
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Savings Account
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Rating: 5 stars out of 5
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Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5
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4.50
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Rating: 4.7 stars out of 5
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Overall

Northpointe Bank is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based bank offering a full selection of deposit products, including both free and interest-bearing checking accounts. The bank doesn’t charge monthly service fees for its accounts, and it reimburses some ATM surcharges assessed by other banks. The savings and money market accounts pay competitive rates on some balance tiers, although significantly higher certificate of deposit (CD) yields can be found at other banks.

Pros

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    Rates are competitive for some balance tiers.

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    No monthly maintenance fees or overdraft fees are charged.

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    Northpointe reimburses ATM surcharges from other banks up to $15 a month.

Cons

  • Customer service call center hours are limited.

  • High minimum balances are required to earn the best rates on certain accounts.

Northpointe Bank banking products

4.5
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
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Northpointe Bank savings overview

Northpointe Bank's Ultimate Savings account earns a competitive rate, but you’ll need a balance of at least $25,000 to qualify for it. Lower balances earn rates that are on par with the national savings account average. A minimum opening deposit of $100 is required, and no monthly service fee is charged.

Also offered is a Kid's Savings account with tiered rates that are above national averages. The highest rate is earned on balances under $1,000, with the portion of a balance over $10,000 earning a significantly lower rate. A minimum of only $10 is required to open this account, and it carries no monthly maintenance fees.

Pros

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    Some balance tiers earn competitive APYs.

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    The Ultimate Savings account can be opened with just $100.

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    There are no monthly service fees.

Cons

  • At least $25,000 is needed to earn the highest APY for the Ultimate Savings account.

  • Accounts closed within the first 120 days are subject to a $10 fee.

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Bank logo
Member FDIC
Savings Account
4.25
%
APY
APY
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As of 6/2/2023
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
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$0
Min balance for APY
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Promoted offer: Plus, no monthly fees and unlimited free external transfers

Bank experience

Customers looking for general help with accounts will find that phone support is only available weekdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time, though some automated banking services are available 24/7. Popmoney is available for customers looking for a P2P service.

About Northpointe Bank

Established in 1999, Northpointe Bank is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based bank that offers competitive interest rates on some balance tiers for its deposit accounts, and it charges no monthly account maintenance fees.

Northpointe offers CDs, money market and savings accounts, as well as free and interest-bearing checking accounts. The bank maintains just one branch, so out-of-area customers can expect to do most banking online. Northpointe also offers a number of home loan products.

Review methodology

With so many financial institutions to choose from, it can be hard to know who to trust. Bankrate’s ever-growing list of bank and credit union reviews is updated regularly. Our editorial team analyzes and reviews each institution across deposit products such as savings accounts, checking accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs) and money market accounts (MMAs). Banks are rated by important factors such as offered interest rates, fees, minimum balance requirements, access to funds and more.

We assign a score to each type of account and its features, weigh them carefully based on importance to account holders and determine an overall score. Read our full review methodology.