If you want to build wealth these days, you're going to need more than a savings account. A Share Certificate (known in banking as a CD) earns a guaranteed rate that's higher than most anything out there. Set a specific amount of money aside for a set amount of time and watch the dividends roll in!
†All rates are subject to change without notice. Minimum of $1,000 needed to open a 6-month share certificate, $500 needed to open most others. Penalties may be charged for early withdrawals. Qualification requirements must be met. Other restrictions may apply.
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Several of our friendly Member Service Representatives are trained in investments and can help you pick a term and amount for your Share Certificate that fits your financial circumstances. We have six-month, one-year, 18-month, two-, three-, four-, and five-year terms available. Penalties may be charged for early withdrawals.
The amount of the penalty is based on the term of your certificate account. For account terms 12 months or less, the penalty is equal to six months’ (180 days) dividends on the amount withdrawn whether earned or not. For account terms greater than 12 months, the penalty is equal to nine months’ (270 days) dividends on the amount withdrawn whether earned or not.
Note: Both Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and share certificates are low-risk deposit accounts where your money can grow at a fixed rate. The main distinction between them is that CDs are products offered by for-profit banks, while share certificates are offered by member-owned, not-for-profit credit unions. Share certificates are federally insured by the NCUA while the FDIC insures CDs at banks.
A certificate of deposit or time deposit account is a type of savings tool available at banks (*see note below) that can offer a higher return on your money than most standard savings accounts. A financial institution agrees to pay interest at a certain rate if you deposit your cash for a set term (period of time).
Note: Both Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and share certificates are low-risk deposit accounts where your money can grow at a fixed rate. The main distinction between them is that CDs are products offered by for-profit banks, while share certificates are offered by member-owned, not-for-profit credit unions. Share certificates are federally insured by the NCUA while the FDIC insures CDs at banks. Acadia FCU offers share certificates as part of our savings options.
The minimum deposit amount needed to open a certificate is $500. The minimum deposit for a jumbo certificate is $250,000 (or lower, if management approves).
Yes, joint owners and/or beneficiaries are required on your Acadia Share Certificate.
Note: Both Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and share certificates are low-risk deposit accounts where your money can grow at a fixed rate. The main distinction between them is that CDs are products offered by for-profit banks, while share certificates are offered by member-owned, not-for-profit credit unions. Share certificates are federally insured by the NCUA while the FDIC insures CDs at banks. Acadia FCU offers share certificates as part of our savings options.
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