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Certificates

This account provides a higher Average Percentage Yield (APY) than a regular savings for the term of the certificate.

Features

  • Earn a higher Average Percentage Yield (APY).
  • Low $500 minimum to open.
  • Access to Digital Banking.
  • No monthly service fees.
  • Deposits are Federally Insured by the NCUA to at least $250,000.

Current Certificate Rates

Certificates with $500 minimum to open and earn APY

Certificates with $500 minimum to open and earn APY

Rates effective as of 1/1/2026
Term APY1
3 Month Plus 3.00%
6 Month Plus 3.50%
12 Month Plus 3.50%
24 Month Plus 3.50%
36 Month Plus 3.40%
48 Month Plus 3.40%
60 Month 3.40%

The APY is fixed for the initial term. At renewal, the APY is variable and may change at this time. Fees may reduce earnings. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal.

Certificate Truth in Savings Disclosure

1APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Compounded Monthly

Certificates with $25,000 minimum to open and earn APY

Certificates with $25,000 minimum to open and earn APY

Rates effective as of 1/1/2026
Term APY1
3 Month Plus 3.10%
6 Month Plus 3.60%
12 Month Plus 3.60%
24 Month Plus 3.60%
36 Month Plus 3.50%
48 Month Plus 3.50%
60 Month 3.50%

The APY is fixed for the initial term. At renewal, the APY is variable and may change at this time. Fees may reduce earnings. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal.

Certificate Truth in Savings Disclosure

1APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Compounded Monthly

Certificates with $100,000 minimum to open and earn APY

Certificates with $100,000 minimum to open and earn APY

Rates effective as of 1/1/2026
Term APY1
3 Month Plus 3.25%
6 Month Plus 3.75%
12 Month Plus 3.75%
24 Month Plus 3.75%
36 Month Plus 3.60%
48 Month Plus 3.60%
60 Month 3.60%

The APY is fixed for the initial term. At renewal, the APY is variable and may change at this time. Fees may reduce earnings. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal.

Certificate Truth in Savings Disclosure

1APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Compounded Monthly

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