First Foundation Bank: Savings Account & Rates

Updated: 2/21/2026

Mission: Banksparency aims to make First Foundation Bank's savings account transparent and comparable to the market.

Interest rates reported as APY

Analysis of First Foundation Bank

Our verdict

First Foundation Bank offers Online Savings, a high-yield savings account paying 3.75% APY with a $1,000 minimum deposit.

At 3.75% APY, First Foundation Bank pays 10x the national average (0.39%). Ranks in the top tier of 99+ accounts tracked.

Ideal User Profile

Best for: simple saving without extra requirements, banking without needing a branch, and quick transfers with Zelle.

Key Differentiators

Stands out with top-rated iOS app (4.6), A BBB rating, in-person banking available, Zelle for instant transfers.

Savings Overview

Online Savings

3.75% APY

Rate Adjusted

-0.25%

Since 90 days ago

Min: $1,000 Online Only

Min. Deposit	$1,000
Min. Balance	$0.01
Maintenance Fee	$0

Rank #44 of 99 tracked.

Market Reality Check

This bank offers rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.15% APY.

See Top Rates

National Avg: 0.39% (FDIC, 1/1/2026).
Banksparency tracks live rates daily.

Bank Overview

HQ LocationIrvine, California
Founded2008
Ratings & Trust
4.6iOS 4.1Android ABBB Not BBB Accredited
Zelle® SupportAvailable
Full integration in digital banking suite.
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 58647)

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Savings4.21%APY

Checking0.51%APY

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Monthly Maintenance Fee	None
Min. Deposit to Savings Account	$0
Min. Balance in Savings Account	$0
How to qualify for APY	OPTION ADirect Deposit $1,500+ AND Maintain $1,500+ avg daily checking balance. OR OPTION BDeposit $5,000+ total/mo AND Maintain $5,000+ avg daily checking balance.
Mobile Ratings	iOS:4.7 Android:4.6

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Savings3.75%APY

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Monthly Maintenance Fee	None
Min. Deposit to Savings Account	$100
Min. Balance in Savings Account	$5,000
Mobile Ratings	iOS:4.8 Android:4.7

This is a tiered savings account, where the 3.75% APY requires meeting the $5,000 balance requirement. Lower balances earn an APY of 0.25%.

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Savings3.50%APY

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Monthly Maintenance Fee	None
Min. Deposit to Savings Account	$100
Min. Balance in Savings Account	$0
Mobile Ratings	iOS:4.8 Android:4.8

Savings Account: In-Depth View

Savings Account Offered by First Foundation Bank

Feature	Online Savings
APY	3.75%Verified: 2/21/2026
APY Trend	Rate Adjusted -0.25% Since 90 days ago
Min. Deposit	$1,000
Min. Balance	$0.01
Monthly Fee	$0
Direct Deposit	None
Checking Bundle	No
Branch Access	None
Compounding	Daily
FDIC Insured	Yes
Eligibility	United States
Next Steps	-

Calculate Savings for First Foundation Bank

All calculations are based on APY.

Selected Product

Online Savings3.75% APY

Initial Deposit

Recurring Deposit

Frequency

Duration

Savings Breakdown

Interest Earned
+$1,465.40(9.5%)
Total Contributions
$13,000
Initial Deposit
$1,000

Projected Balance

$15,465.40

Effective APY

3.75%

The Banksparency Savings Calculator provides estimated savings growth based on user input and our latest data.

First Foundation Bank Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

Last 12 Months

Metric	Online Savings
Latest APY	3.75%
Trend	Falling
Slope (bps/mo)	-6.6
Rate Changes / Mo	0.41
Days Since Last Change	66
High (-12m)	4.50%
Low (-12m)	3.75%
Draw-down	-16.7%
Volatility (CV)	0.060

How to read these metrics▼

Trends & Velocity

Trend: The general direction of the rate over the analyzed period. Useful for spotting if a bank is currently aggressive or pulling back.
Slope (bps/mo): Speed of change. A high positive number means they raise rates quickly. 10 bps = 0.10%.
Rate Changes / Mo: "Twitchiness." High frequency means the rate changes constantly; low frequency means it's stable.

Risk & Range

High/Low: The absolute ceiling and floor of the rate during the 365-day window.
Volatility Score: Lower is better for predictability. It indicates how wildly the rate swings relative to its average.
Days Since Change: If this number is high (e.g., >90), the rate is very sticky. If low, it changed recently.

Why track this? Understanding volatility helps you avoid "bait-and-switch" rates. A steady, rising slope is ideal; high volatility often signals a temporary teaser rate.

Compare with First Foundation Bank

Feature	Current View First Foundation Bank	Empty Slot
Product	Online Savings	-
APY	3.75%Verified: 2/21/2026	-
APY Trend	Rate Adjusted -0.25% Since 90 days ago	-
Min. Deposit	$1,000	-
Monthly Fee	$0	-
Direct Deposit	No	-
Checking Bundle	No	-
Branch Access	None	-
Eligibility	United States	-
Compounding	Daily	-
FDIC Insured	Yes	-
Next Steps	-	-