Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity

Expedition II

Pacific Life

5%

Best Rate

10%

Free W/D

0

States

Pacific Expedition 2 is a deferred fixed annuity that combines guaranteed interest rates with tax-deferred growth and flexibility, designed for retirees who want safety, predictable income, and the ability to access their money when needed.

Free Withdrawal

10%/yr

Available In

0 states

Min Premium

$25,000

Surrender

7 years

Guaranteed Rates by Term

TermGuaranteed Rate
3-Year4.3%
5-Year4.75%
7-Year5%

Key Features

Guaranteed Interest Rate

Rates vary; higher rates available for purchases of $100,000+

You choose a 3, 5, or 7-year initial period and receive a guaranteed rate locked in at contract issue. After that period, Pacific Life declares a renewal rate annually, never below the minimum guarantee in your contract.

Tax Deferral

Hypothetical example: $100K at 3% grows to $180,611 after 20 years (vs. $149,765 taxable)

Interest compounds without current income tax, allowing faster growth. You only pay taxes when you withdraw money or take distributions.

Purchase-Payment Guarantee

100% of principal protection

If you surrender the contract, you're guaranteed to receive at least your total purchase payments (minus any prior withdrawals and their charges).

Flexible Withdrawals

Access starting as soon as 30 days after contract issue

Withdraw up to 10% annually without charge during the guarantee period. Systematic withdrawals as low as $100/month or partial withdrawals of $500+ anytime.

Penalty-Free Withdrawal Exceptions

Full access in qualifying life events

No charges for required minimum distributions (RMDs), terminal illness (after year 1), nursing home confinement (after 90 days), or death benefits.

Annuity Income Options

Payments as low as $240/month; minimum 5-30 year periods for period-certain options

Convert your contract to guaranteed lifetime income with choices including Life Only, Life with Period Certain, Life with Cash/Installment Refund, and Joint Life options for two people.

Withdrawal Charge Schedule

Zero charges in year 8+ across all options

3-year period: 8% years 1-2, 7% year 3. 5-year period: 8% years 1-2, 7% years 3-4, 6% year 5. 7-year period: 8% years 1-2, 7% years 3-4, 6% year 5, 5% year 6, 4% year 7.

Death Benefit / Beneficiary Protection

Direct transfer to heirs; no probate delays or costs

If you die before annuitizing, your contract value passes directly to designated beneficiaries, avoiding probate. Spouse beneficiaries can continue the contract.

Tax-Deferred Nonqualified Contracts

Favorable tax treatment compared to standard investments

For nonqualified (non-IRA) contracts, only the interest portion of income payments is taxable—your cost basis comes out tax-free. Taxes spread over time via annuity exclusion formula.

Highlights

1

Guaranteed interest rates locked in for 3, 5, or 7 years with no market risk to your principal

2

Tax-deferred growth means your money compounds without annual income taxes until withdrawal

3

Multiple annuity income options for life, including joint life choices for you and a spouse

4

Access to your money through systematic or partial withdrawals, plus penalty-free withdrawals for specific life events

5

Built-in death benefit protection that passes directly to beneficiaries, avoiding probate delays

Surrender Schedule

Yr 1

8%

Yr 2

8%

Yr 3

7%

Yr 4

7%

Yr 5

6%

Yr 6

5%

Yr 7

4%

After

0%

Nursing home waiver, RMD waiver, Terminal illness waiver

Best For

Retirees and near-retirees who prioritize safety and predictable income over market growth, want tax-deferred accumulation, and need flexibility to access funds if life circumstances change.

Consider Alternatives If

Investors seeking market-linked returns, those with short time horizons (under 3 years), or individuals already using IRAs or 401(k)s as the primary tax-deferred vehicle, since annuities duplicate that tax benefit.

Carrier Ratings

A.M. BestA+
FitchAA-
Moody'sAa3
Standard & Poor'sAA-

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