Fixed index annuity review and rates

American Freedom Liberty 5 MVA

American Freedom Liberty 5 is a fixed-indexed annuity, offers a bailout feature on indexed strategies, accepts additional purchase payments during the first contract year, and features early withdrawal charges and market value adjustments that end after five years.
Available in states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY

Allocation Accounts

Name Type Rates
1-Year Fixed Account
Fixed
3.9% Fixed
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap (5-Year Lock)
Cap lock-in
Annual
8.25% Cap
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap
Point to Point
Annual
9.5% Cap
1-Year iShares U.S. Real Estate PTP Cap
Point to Point
Annual
11% Cap
1-Year Fixed Account
Fixed
4% Fixed
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap (5-Year Lock)
Cap lock-in
Annual
8.5% Cap
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap
Point to Point
Annual
10% Cap
1-Year iShares U.S. Real Estate PTP Cap
Point to Point
Annual
11.5% Cap

Surrender schedule

Year 1 2 3 4 5
Penalty 9% 8% 7% 6% 5%
MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company
Founded: 1851
A.M. Best: A+
S&P: A+
Moody's: Aa3
Carrier details
Free withdrawal
10%
Surrender schedule
5 years
Return of premium
Market value adjustment
Minimum contribution
$25,000
Types of funds
Non-Qualified, IRA, TSA 403b, SEP IRA, IRA-Roth, SIMPLE IRA, 457 plan, Inherited IRA, and NQ Stretch