Banking Frequently Asked Questions

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We’ve collected some of the most frequently asked questions about our banking products and services, and grouped them by topic to make it easier for you to access the information you need to make informed financial decisions.

 

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REALLY FREE CHECKING

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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FREEDOM DEBIT CARD

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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LOST DEBIT CARD

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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OVERDRAFT PROTECTION & COURTESY PAY

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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ROUND UP PROGRAM

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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DIRECT DEPOSIT & CLICKSWITCH

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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MEMBERSAFE®

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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SAVINGS

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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CERTIFICATES

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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RBFCU CHOICE MONEY MARKET

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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RBFCU CLASSIC MONEY MARKET

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS (IRAS)

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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GREENLIGHT®

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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ONLINE BANKING & MOBILE BANKING

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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RBFCU MOBILE® APP

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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BROOKE AI VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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SIGN-IN, EMAIL & TEXT ALERTS

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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RBFCU BILL PAY®

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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ONLINE DEPOSIT & RBFCU MOBILE DEPOSIT®

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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MOVE MONEY

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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PLAID

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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MULTIFACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA)

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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PAPERLESS PREFERENCE (ELECTRONIC STATEMENTS & DOCUMENTS)

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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CREDIT SCORE FEATURE

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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APPLE PAY

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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SAMSUNG PAY®

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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GOOGLE PAY™

  • Can I take a loan from my IRA?
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    The IRS does not allow loans against an IRA. One option IRA owners have to alleviate taxation and an IRS early withdraw penalty is to roll back a single distribution amount, in full, to an IRA within 60 calendar days. Any distribution amount not rolled back within 60 calendar days is subject to taxes and an IRS early withdraw penalty. All distributions and funds rolled back into the IRA are reported to the IRS and are included when filing taxes. The IRS allows this option only once in a 12-month calendar period.

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