Flagstar Bank: Savings Account & Rates

By Aviel Fahl

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Updated: 12/6/2025

Mission: Banksparency aims to make Flagstar Bank's savings accounts transparent and comparable to the market.

Interest rates reported as APY

Savings Overview

Flagstar Performance Savings

3.51% APY
30 days
↘︎ 0.24%
90 days
↘︎ 0.49%
Min: $1 Online Only
Min. Deposit$1
Min. Balance$25,000
Maintenance Fee$15, waived with $10,000 avg. daily balance OR with Flagstar personal checking account
Rank #69 of 102 tracked.
This is a tiered savings account, where failure to meet the minimum balance requirements results in a much lower APY.

Market Reality Check

This bank offers rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.25% APY.

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National Avg: 0.40% (FDIC, 11/17/2025).
Banksparency tracks live rates daily.

Bank Overview

Our Take on Flagstar Bank

Highlights

  • High APY of 3.51% for Flagstar Performance Savings
  • No minimum deposit required for account opening
  • Maintenance fee waived with $10,000 average daily balance
  • Online-only account offers convenience

Considerations

  • F rating from BBB, not accredited
  • Lower APY if minimum balance is not maintained
  • Maintenance fee of $15 if balance requirements are not met
  • No direct deposit option available
Summary: Flagstar Bank's Performance Savings account offers a competitive APY of 3.51%. However, the account has a maintenance fee that can be avoided with a $10,000 average daily balance. The bank has a low BBB rating, which may concern potential customers. The APY decreased from 3.75% in the last 30 days, indicating potential volatility. Overall, it's a viable option for those who can maintain the required balance.

Savings Account: In-Depth View

Savings Account Offered by Flagstar Bank

Feature
Flagstar Performance Savings
APY
3.51%Verified: 12/6/2025
APY Trend
30 days
↘︎ 0.24%
90 days
↘︎ 0.49%
Min. Deposit
$1
Min. Balance
$25,000
Monthly Fee
$15, waived with $10,000 avg. daily balance OR with Flagstar personal checking account
Direct Deposit
None
Checking Bundle
No
Branch Access
None
Compounding
Monthly
FDIC Insured
Yes
Eligibility
United States
Important
This is a tiered savings account, where failure to meet the minimum balance requirements results in a much lower APY.
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Calculate Savings for Flagstar Bank

All calculations are based on APY.
Flagstar Performance Savings3.51% APY
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Minimum balance for higher APY: $25,000

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Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$0.00(0.0%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $1,000

Projected Balance

$14,000.00

Effective APY
0.00%

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

Flagstar Bank Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

Last 9 Months
MetricFlagstar Performance Savings
Latest APY
3.51%
Trend
Falling
Slope (bps/mo)
-5.3
Rate Changes / Mo
0.65
Days Since Last Change
7
High (-9m)
4.20%
Low (-9m)
3.51%
Draw-down
-16.4%
Volatility (CV)
0.042
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 277-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 Flagstar Bank

Feature
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Flagstar Bank
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ProductFlagstar Performance Savings-
APY
3.51%Verified: 12/6/2025
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APY Trend
30 days
↘︎ 0.24%
90 days
↘︎ 0.49%
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Min. Deposit$1-
Monthly Fee$15, waived with $10,000 avg. daily balance OR with Flagstar personal checking account-
Direct Deposit
No-
Checking Bundle
No-
Branch AccessNone-
Eligibility United States-
Compounding
Monthly-
FDIC Insured
Yes-
NoteThis is a tiered savings account, where failure to meet the minimum balance requirements results in a much lower APY.-
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