American Freedom Classic 5
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Key Takeaways
- Annuity is aimed at individuals aged between 0 and 89
- American Freedom Classic 5 offers locked-in rates for 5 years
- Market Value Adjustment and early withdrawal charges may apply
- Income options include fixed period payments, lifetime payments or joint annuitant payments
- Beneficiaries can receive financial legacy without probate procedures
- Surviving joint annuitant will receive 50% of the payment for life
Pros and Cons of American Freedom Classic 5
Pros
- Protected from loss
- Fixed 5-year guarantee term
- Access to penalty free withdrawals
- No upfront fees charged
Cons
- Potential Market Value Adjustment on withdrawals
- Single purchase payment requirement
- Withdrawals subject to a market value adjustment
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Issue ages
0-89 (qualified); 0-89 (non-qualified): 0-75 (inherited IRA); 0-75 (inherited non-qualified)
Issue age is defined as owner’s current age upon contract effective date. For joint owners, the older age will be used as the issue age.
Issue ages
0-89 (qualified); 0-89 (non-qualified): 0-75 (inherited IRA); 0-75 (inherited non-qualified)
Issue age is defined as owner’s current age upon contract effective date. For joint owners, the older age will be used as the issue age.
Purchase payment
This product accepts a single purchase payment for non-qualified, 403(b) (Traditional and Roth), Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Inherited IRA, inherited non-qualified and 457 plan funds.
- Minimum: $25,000
- Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85, $500,000 for ages 86+ without prior Home Office approval
Maximums apply to the total purchase payments made to all annuities from the companies of Great American Life Insurance Company with the same owners or the same annuitants.
MVA
During the initial five-year term and any renewal term, a market value adjustment will apply to withdrawals or surrenders.
Penalty-free withdrawals
The following amounts may be withdrawn without deduction of an MVA or early withdrawal charge:
During the initial five-year term and any renewal term, a market value adjustment will apply to withdrawals or surrenders.
Penalty-free withdrawals
The following amounts may be withdrawn without deduction of an MVA or early withdrawal charge:
- First contract year: up to 10% of the purchase payment
- Subsequent contract years: up to 10% of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary
Income Payout Options
Fixed period: You receive payments for a fixed period of time that you select.
Life or life with a minimum fixed period: You receive payments for life. If you select a minimum fixed period of time and pass away before the end of the period, the remaining payments are paid to the person you designate.
Joint and one-half survivor: Payments are guaranteed for your life and the life of a designated joint annuitant. If you are survived by the joint annuitant, he or she will receive 50% of the payment for life.
Fixed period: You receive payments for a fixed period of time that you select.
Life or life with a minimum fixed period: You receive payments for life. If you select a minimum fixed period of time and pass away before the end of the period, the remaining payments are paid to the person you designate.
Joint and one-half survivor: Payments are guaranteed for your life and the life of a designated joint annuitant. If you are survived by the joint annuitant, he or she will receive 50% of the payment for life.
MYGA Interest Rates
| Term |
Rate
Annual percentage yield (APY)
earned over the investment term |
|---|---|
| 5 years | 4.85% |