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Santander Bank announced a reduction in its prime rate from 7.75% to 7.50%, effective December 18, 2024. The bank, with $102 billion in assets, serves more than 1.8 million customers primarily across eight northeastern U.S. states through its workforce of over 5,100 employees. The Boston-headquartered bank operates as a subsidiary of Madrid-based Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN), which serves approximately 171 million customers globally across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.
Santander Bank has launched Openbank, a new digital banking platform offering a 5.00% APY high-yield savings account nationwide in the United States. The platform features no fees, low minimum deposits of $500, and a quick account opening process taking less than four minutes. This expansion allows Santander to serve customers nationally beyond its Northeast branch network and grow deposits as a lower-cost funding source for its consumer lending operations.
The platform is built on Santander's proprietary technology stack and provides FDIC-insured deposits up to $250,000 per depositor. According to Santander's research, 60% of middle-income Americans haven't taken advantage of higher yields, often due to perceived barriers in account opening processes. The account has received a 4.5/5 rating on Bankrate.com.
A recent Santander Bank survey reveals that many Americans are missing opportunities to earn more interest on their savings due to misconceptions about high-yield accounts. Despite higher-rate savings accounts offering significant returns, over 70% of consumers aren't utilizing these options. Key findings show that 56% of high-yield account holders earn at least 3% interest, substantially above the national average of 0.45%.
The survey identified five main misconceptions preventing adoption, including beliefs about bank relationships, FDIC insurance, and account setup time. With holiday shopping approaching, 58% of respondents say it will negatively impact their savings goals, while 75% would prefer receiving money as gifts. The study also found that saving became more challenging in Q3, with only half of savers adding to their balances in August and September.
Santander Bank announced a reduction in its prime rate from 8.00% to 7.75%, effective November 7, 2024. The bank, with $102 billion in assets, operates primarily in the northeastern United States with over 5,100 employees serving approximately 1.8 million customers. Santander Bank is a subsidiary of Madrid-based Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN), which serves about 171 million customers globally across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.
Santander US released findings from a survey on middle-income Americans' financial outlook. Despite 81% considering inflation a major concern, 76% remain current on bills, and 71% feel on track towards financial prosperity. Economic uncertainty persists, with 62% expecting a recession in the next year, though down from 2023 highs.
The survey revealed changing attitudes towards homeownership, especially among younger generations. 60% of Gen Z and millennials view homeownership as an outdated sign of financial prosperity, with many valuing renting for its flexibility and perceived affordability.
Vehicle access remains crucial, with 84% saying it provides greater lifestyle flexibility. 52% delayed vehicle purchases due to costs, but 30% are likely to take out an auto loan if interest rates decrease. The study also found that many consumers haven't taken advantage of high-yield savings accounts, with 60% not moving savings to earn higher interest rates.
Santander Bank, N.A. has lowered its prime rate from 8.50% to 8.00%, effective September 18, 2024. This reduction could impact various financial products and services offered by the bank. Santander Bank is a major player in the U.S. banking sector, with $102 billion in assets and over 1.8 million customers primarily located in the northeastern United States.
The bank is a subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE: SAN), a global financial institution recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the world's most admired companies in 2024. Banco Santander serves approximately 168 million customers worldwide across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.
Santander Bank, N.A. (NYSE: SAN) has earned an Outstanding Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for the 2020-2022 exam period. This is the highest possible rating, achieved for the second consecutive time. The bank excelled in lending, investment, and service tests, particularly in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.
Key highlights include:
- Origination of over 20,000 loans totaling $1.8+ billion through the Paycheck Protection Program
- Leadership in community development lending for affordable housing
- Significant community investments and grants
- Introduction of accessible banking products like Santander® Safety Net
In 2023, Santander US announced a new $13.6 billion Community Plan for the next three years, focusing on small business lending, community development, sustainable finance, supplier diversity, and charitable giving.
Santander Bank's Growing Personal Savings (GPS) Tracker reveals that Americans are missing opportunities to earn more interest on their savings. Key findings include:
- 74% would sit in traffic for an hour to earn $200, but only 16% moved money to higher-yielding accounts in the past year.
- 44% missed their savings goal in June, up from 35% in March.
- 63% of those aware of their interest rate are earning less than 3%.
- 48% cannot cover a $2,000 emergency expense from savings.
- Back-to-school shopping and rising energy costs are impacting savings goals.
The survey highlights the need for increased awareness about higher interest rate accounts and the importance of emergency savings in the face of financial challenges.
Santander Holdings USA, Inc. (SHUSA) announced that the Federal Reserve has updated its stress capital buffer (SCB) requirement to 3.5% of its Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital, effective October 1, 2024. This update results in an overall CET1 capital requirement of 8.0%. The increase in the SCB from the previous 7.0% is due to a higher projected decline in CET1 under severely adverse scenarios and planned dividends.
SHUSA remains well-capitalized, with $5.1 billion of excess CET1 capital as of March 31, 2024. The company maintains a strong capital position across all forecasted scenarios, including stagflation scenarios. SHUSA’s internal stress tests incorporate lower interest rates, high unemployment, and significant shocks to used car and commercial real estate prices. SHUSA is a subsidiary of Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN) and serves approximately 4.5 million customers.
Santander US’s latest survey highlights the financial strain on middle-income households due to rising inflation. In the second quarter, 72% of these households reported price increases on goods and services. To cope, 90% have made budget cuts, and 41% have taken on second jobs. Despite these challenges, 77% have stayed current on their bills, and 72% remain optimistic about their financial futures. Homeownership is becoming less critical, with 51% believing it’s not necessary for financial prosperity. The survey also underscores the importance of vehicle access, with 93% owning or leasing a vehicle and 74% stating that not having a vehicle would impair their financial situation. Conducted in May 2024, the survey included 2,202 Americans.