Overview
- Nuvision Credit Union leads with an 8-month CD offering 5.50% APY, but deposits are capped at $5,000.
- Apple Federal Credit Union and Alabama Credit Union offer 5.00% APY for 1-year and 7-month terms, respectively, with no maximum deposit restrictions.
- Longer-term CDs, such as 18-month to 5-year options, provide rate guarantees in the 4.15%-4.50% range, securing returns through 2029.
- The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates further in December and 2025, likely causing CD and savings account rates to decline.
- CDs remain attractive compared to savings accounts due to their guaranteed rates, which protect returns from potential future rate reductions.