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Athene MaxRate 3 Annuity Review
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4.5% Annual Rate
- 3 Years Surrender Fee Period (Duration).
- Tax-Deferred, Compound Interest
- No Stock Market Exposure
- Penalty Free Withdrawals Available
- No Loads, Fees, or Sales Charges
- Not Available in the Following States: NY
- Maximum Age at Issue (Purchase) is 85
Q: Does the interest compound? A: Yes.
Q: Is the interest taxed? A: Your annuity grows tax deferred. This maximizes your growth potential because you are not taxed on your earnings until you withdraw money from your annuity. If your money is not already in a pre-tax account such as an IRA or 401k, this is an advantage over a bank CD where each year your interest is taxed each year.
Q: Are there any fees? A: No, there are no sales charges or ongoing maintenance fees.
Q: Is it FDIC insured? A: No. FDIC insurance is only for bank deposits. Fixed annuities are guaranteed by the issuing insurance company.
Q: How do I access my money? A: You can withdraw up an amount equal to the interest rate multiplied by the accumulated value as of the prior anniversary of the policy each year.
Q: What are the early surrender charges? A: The early surrender charges only apply to withdrawals which are greater than the penalty free amount. If surrender charges apply, they start at 10% and decline to 0% after the 3rd year. The schedule is 10%, 10%, 10%, 0%. In some states, these surrender charges are different. Check page 7 of the brochure for more information.
Q: If I withdraw more than the penalty-free amount, will a Market Value Adjustment (MVA) be applied? A: Yes. You can read more about market value adjustments here.
Q: What happens after the rate guarantee period? A: Once the 3 year period is up you may surrender at any time without surredner charges or market value adjustments.
Q: What happens to the money in my account if I die? A: Your beneficiaries will receive the full account value.
Q: How do I apply? A: Start your annuity application by calling 800-872-6684 or click "Get a Free Quote" in the center of this page for a detailed illustration.
Q: What is the minimum premium I need to pay? A: $100,000.
Q: Are there any age restrictions? A: Yes, you can purchase this annuity up to age 85.
Q: In which states is the MaxRate 3 annuity available? A: The MaxRate 3 annuity is not available in all states. Call 800-872-6684 to find out if it's available in your state.