Certificates of Deposit and
Individual Retirement Accounts

A brief description of various IRA products:

Traditional IRA: 
An IRA may offer you a tax advantage to set aside money for retirement. Depending on the circumstance, you may be able to deduct part or all of the IRA contribution on your income tax.
    · Tax-deferred earnings produce higher growth
    · No penalty for early withdrawals for higher 
      education and first-time homebuyers


Roth IRA: 
The Roth IRA is a non-deductible account that features tax-free withdrawals for certain distribution reasons after a five-year holding period.
    · Available even if you are covered by a 
      retirement plan
    · Liberal withdrawal provisions after age 59½

All First National Bank of Palmerton IRAs are invested in First National Bank of Palmerton CDs.

The APY is accurate as of April 24, 2008.

Account Type

Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Interest Rate Minimum Deposit to Open Account

Minimum Balance* to Obtain APY

91 Days CD*** 2.25% 2.23% $500.00 $500.00
182 Days CD*** 2.75% 2.73% $500.00 $500.00
1 Year CD*** 3.10% 3.06% $500.00 $500.00
2½ Years CD*** 3.25% 3.21% $500.00 $500.00
5 Years CD*** 3.35% 3.31% $500.00 $500.00
1½ Year Variable IRA CD**** 3.10% 3.06% $250.00 $250.00
Royal CD *** 91 Days** 2.25% 2.23% $500.00 $500.00

* Daily Balance (The amount of principal in the account each day) 

** You must have a First National Royal or Royal Blue Checking account for this CD.

*** A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal of funds. 

**** Variable interest rate changes at each 6 month anniversary date. The new rate will be the advertised 1½ year rate at that time.


Initial deposit account disclosures are available upon request. Please contact us for copies.


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