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Knighthead Life Staysail 3 CA (Simple Interest)

The Staysail 3 CA (Simple Interest) is a 3-year multi-year guaranteed annuity from Knighthead Life.

6.15% Guaranteed rate Locked for 3 years Last updated 11/12/2026 For deposits of $10,000+
The three things to know
Rate guarantee
3 years

6.15% every year. It cannot go down during the term.

Free withdrawals, year 1
None

Any early withdrawal carries a surrender charge.

Free withdrawals, years 2+
None

Any early withdrawal carries a surrender charge.

Your growth

What $10,000 earns in the Staysail 3 CA (Simple Interest), year by year

This contract credits simple interest at 6.15%, so each year's interest is calculated on your original deposit. Enter your deposit and select Recalculate to see your own numbers.

$

Minimum $10,000. Qualified and non-qualified funds accepted.

Guaranteed interest+$1,845.00
Value after 3 years$11,845.00
YearStarting balanceInterest earnedEnding balance
Year 1$10,000.00+$615.00$10,615.00
Year 2$10,615.00+$615.00$11,230.00
Year 3$11,230.00+$615.00$11,845.00

Assumes no withdrawals. Interest grows tax-deferred until withdrawn. Rates last updated 11/12/2026 and subject to change until your rate is locked. For illustration purposes only.

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Access to your money

What you can take out, and what it costs

This annuity pays a higher rate in exchange for leaving your full deposit in place for 3 years. If you may need income along the way, ask us about MYGAs that allow interest-only or 10% annual withdrawals.

Penalty-free withdrawals

Year 1None
Years 2 and laterNone
When the 3-year term endsFull access for 30 days

Early withdrawal charges

Year 18.3%
Year 27.4%
Year 36.3%
Term ends0%

The charge applies to the amount you withdraw above any free amount. Example: withdrawing $10,000 in year 1 would cost $830.

Market value adjustment (MVA): No

Early withdrawals are not adjusted for interest rate changes.

Read our surrender charge guide
Spec sheet

Full product details

The contract

Issuing companyKnighthead Life
AM Best ratingA-Excellent · 4th highest of 13
Guaranteed rate6.15% for 3 years
Guaranteed yield to surrender5.81%
Interest creditingSimple
Annual contract feeNone
Surrender charges8.3%, 7.4%, 6.3%
Market value adjustmentNo

Deposits and eligibility

Minimum deposit$10,000
Maximum deposit$99,999
Maximum issue age, non-qualified85
Maximum issue age, qualified85
Not available inAK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
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Locking your rate

How you lock in 6.15%

Carriers can change rates without notice. Today's rate is not locked until Knighthead Life receives your final application, and it is only secured once the policy is funded.

Last time these rates changed
11/10/2026

The date Knighthead Life last changed the rate on this product.

What happens at the end of 3 years?

You have 30 days after the term ends to act with no surrender charge.

WithdrawTake all or part of your money, free of charges.
RenewStay with Knighthead Life at the renewal rate declared at that time.
Move itTransfer to another annuity, or convert the value to income payments.
How to apply

Buy Your Annuity in 4 Easy Steps

Most applications take about 10 minutes online, or we can complete yours with you over the phone.

  1. 1

    Start online

    Answer a few questions about you and your deposit.

  2. 2

    Specialist review

    A licensed annuity specialist checks your application, confirms the product fits, and answers any questions.

  3. 3

    E-sign

    Review and sign the Knighthead Life application electronically.

  4. 4

    Fund your annuity

    Send funds by check, wire or transfer directly to Knighthead Life. Your money never passes through us.

Have these ready
Identification. Social Security number and a valid driver's license or ID.
Beneficiaries. Legal names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers.
Funding details. Bank account and routing numbers, or statements for a transfer or 1035 exchange.
Suitability. A basic picture of your liquid assets and net worth.
Who you are working with

An independent, licensed annuity brokerage

We compare rates from 90+ top annuity companies and are licensed in 47 states. Your contract and your money are held by Knighthead Life, never by us.

How we are paid

You pay us nothing directly. The carrier pays 1.50%.

We are paid by Knighthead Life when you make a purchase. Commission rates are updated periodically and subject to change.

In limited instances, My Annuity Store may receive higher compensation than the published commission rates based on achieving a certain level of sales volume or as a result of playing an expanded role in policy processing. This is an indirect cost to you, as it is already factored into the interest rate quoted.

Commissions may be slightly lower for individuals age 80 and older.

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Rates by deposit amount

The Staysail 3 CA (Simple Interest) rate depends on how much you deposit.

Deposit amountRate today
$10,000 to $99,999 your amount 6.15%
$100,000 to $2,000,000 6.40%

New to MYGAs? Read the MYGA guide, our tax overview, or compare today's best annuity rates. Looking for lifetime income instead? Use our single premium immediate annuity calculator.

Ready to lock in 6.15% for 3 years?

Apply online for the Staysail 3 CA (Simple Interest) in about 10 minutes, or talk to a licensed agent first.

Rates last updated 11/12/2026 and subject to change without notice. For illustration purposes only. This annuity is issued by Knighthead Life, an insurance company, not a bank, and is not FDIC insured. Annuity guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.

Withdrawals may be subject to surrender charges, a market value adjustment and ordinary income tax, and to a 10% federal tax penalty if taken before age 59½. Not available in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. My Annuity Store does not give tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax professional or attorney.

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