Community
Co-operative and Affordable Housing
Community
Co-operative and Affordable Housing
We maintain that access to affordable housing is essential for financial security and aims to uplift local communities, increase social connections and engagement, and enhances overall health and well-being. We continue to support the important work of partners and housing providers through access to affordable financial products, services, advice, and education.
Affordable Housing Custom Banking Package
Co-operative Housing Investment Pool (CHIP) Chequing Account
Designed specifically to support nonprofit housing providers and housing co-operatives in Ontario; the CHIP Chequing Account earns daily interest at our highest rate on any chequing account*. This means your operating funds work harder for you.
Up to $7,400 in annual savings✝
Additional Services
Bonus rate on Term Deposits:
Earn a bonus interest above Alterna’s regular term deposit rates1
Redeemable after one year without penalty in an emergency situation
Payment Solutions:
Our customized payment solutions program brings banking to you
Service Fees
For detailed information on our current service fees and account features, refer to:
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Designed specifically for residents of nonprofit and co-operative housing in Ontario.
Choose from three tailored packages that support your financial goals.
Choose the package that's right for you:
Personal Package | Over $620✝✝ in value
Student Package | $100✝✝✝ in value
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New to Canada Package | $900✝✝✝✝ in value
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Term Deposits
No matter what your investment plans, Alterna has a term deposit that’s right for you. With great rates and flexible terms from 60 days to 5 years, you can select the product that will work best for your needs.
Commercial
We can offer more than personalized financing solutions and support; we’ll also be a true partner to your business and help you grow.
Borrowing
If you’re an organization looking for the right financial products and services to help you grow and manage your business, we’ve got what you’re looking for.
Wealth Solutions
Alterna Wealth can help manage your investments so you can build, strengthen and preserve your wealth.
Community & Financial Inclusion Granting Programs
Alterna’s Community & Financial Inclusion Granting Programs strengthen the community sector by providing grant funding programs for registered charities, incorporated nonprofits, co-operatives without share capital, and unincorporated associations that positively impact communities.
1Rates subject to change at any time. Bonus is not eligible on promotional term deposit rates.
*Savings are calculated based on: Incremental interest earned $367 and savings from no fee on day to day transactions including cheques cleared, PAD’s, PAC and chargebacks and deposits $383. Potential savings may not reflect the net savings your organization will receive; this amount will vary based on your organization’s financial situation.
Values are based on 2025 pricing and historical transaction activity.
Based on 2025 average annual savings for all CHIP account holders plus the savings from the monthly account fee for the Business Prestige Account.
✝Savings are calculated based on: No monthly account fee for the Business Prestige Account ($100/month x 12 = $1,200). Incremental interest earned $5,460. Savings from no-fee or reduced fees on cleared cheques, PADs, PAC and chargebacks and deposits $140. Potential savings may not reflect the net savings that your organization will receive; this amount will vary based on your organization’s financial situation.
**Fees will apply if a member exceeds the number of courier pick-ups included in their package in any given month.
✝✝Open an eligible account and complete the qualifying criteria. Refer to Terms & Conditions for more details. The offer period begins on January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time and ends on December 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (the “Offer Period”).
✝✝✝The offer period begins on January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time and ends on December 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (the “Offer Period”).
✝✝✝✝To be eligible for New to Canada Banking, you must be a Permanent or Temporary Resident of 10 years or less and/or meet the Conventional Refugees status. Only available in the first three years of membership. The up to $900 value assumes eligibility for bonuses, savings, and benefits under the Alterna Good Start Program and is calculated as follows $504 in banking savings — Waiver of monthly fees ($14/month) on the Unlimited Chequing Account for 36 months;
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