White Plains, Maryland CD rates from banks and credit unions serving Maryland range from 0.01% to 5.20% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current White Plains, Maryland CD rates include Tower Federal Credit UnionTower Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.97%Real return: +2.40%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Regular and Special Share Certificates - 2 year at 5.20% APY, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering IRA Certificate 12 Month Jumbo at 5.00% APY, FIRST EAGLEFIRST EAGLEA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.56%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Share Certificate Special - 1 Year Certificate at 5.00% APY, Educational Systems Federal Credit UnionEducational Systems Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.40%Real return: +1.85%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 18 Month Jumbo Certificates - Star Member at 4.65% APY, and Patriot Federal Credit UnionPatriot Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.50%Real return: +1.80%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 48 Month Share Certificate at 4.60% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
White Plains is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 724 institutions serving the Maryland area are available to White Plains residents, with CD rates as high as 5.20% APY from Tower Federal Credit Union. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed reflect actual verified offers from top-rated institutions. Rates are subject to change at the institution's discretion without notice and may depend on your initial funding amount. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account. CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 14, 2026
IRA products not available online; open at any branch or by calling 1-800-877-6440
New Money
APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Balance: $50,000 Minimum
Star Member rate
Star Member rate; Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Better Rewards rate; requires Better Rewards Checking eligibility at time of opening or renewal
Preferred APY; includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required; $500 minimum to open
Regular, IRA, & ESA Certificate; Base APY; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Rates effective as of 10/12/2026
Base APY; $500 minimum to open
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts
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Balance: $250,000.01+; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum: $250.00 ($50.00 Young Investor Option); Young Investor Option: $50.00 minimum opening deposit
APY assumes reinvestment at the same term for 12 months
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Early Withdrawl Penalty: 30 days' simple interest
Early Withdrawl Penalty: 30 days' simple interest
Auto-renews at next highest term Share Certificate unless withdrawn at maturity; not offered on Individual Retirement Accounts; early withdrawal penalty applies
Rewards APY
Regular APY
Regular APY
Balance: $1,000 to $99,999
Balance: $1,000 to $99,999
Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Better Rewards rate; requires Better Rewards Checking eligibility at time of opening or renewal
Balance: $1M+
Minimum $500 deposit required for IRA certificate accounts. Penalties may apply for early withdrawals.
70th Anniversary Special; Minimum balance to open $500.00; Funds must be new money to the Credit Union
Not offered for IRA Certificate; Dividends compounded and paid monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Balance: $250,000 - $999,999
Balance: $50,000 Minimum
Balance: $100 Minimum
Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Star Member rate
Not eligible for IRA Terms; minimum $500 to open
Not eligible for IRA; Open; Learn More
Star Member rate; Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Compounded and credited monthly
Compounded and credited monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly
Minimum deposit is $1,000; Substantial penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Dividends are paid monthly; This certificate will renew at a 6-month term unless otherwise asked for by the party holding the certificate; IRA certificates are not eligible
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly
IRA products not available online; open at any branch or by calling 1-800-877-6440
APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts
IRA; Dividend rate 3.44%
Dividend rate 3.44%; Jumbo Share
Dividend rate 3.44%; Regular Share
Balance: $100,000 - $249,999
Minimum: $250.00 ($50.00 Young Investor Option); Young Investor Option: $50.00 minimum opening deposit
APY assumes reinvestment at the same term for 12 months
Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Jumbo certificate; cannot be opened online; visit any branch or call 1-800-877-6440
Qualifications Required: Checking account; First Eagle debit card; monthly deposits of at least $100.00; Special APY requires a Checking account, First Eagle debit card and monthly deposits of at least $100.00 (must have Checking); funds must be new money to the Credit Union; deposit up to $100,000; early withdrawal penalties apply
Early withdrawal penalty applies
IRA share certificate; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
High Rate CD Specials; Limited time only; Each account insured up to $250,000; POCUMD membership required to open a Certificate of Deposit
IRA products not available online; open at any branch or by calling 1-800-877-6440
Special Rate; featured rate from homepage; View all rate specials
Better Rewards rate; requires Better Rewards Checking eligibility at time of opening or renewal
Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal; Membership required; IRA Certificates(Traditional, Roth, SEP and Coverdell ESA)
Balance: $1 - $1,000; Traditional, Roth & Coverdell Education; Add funds at any time throughout the certificate term up to $1,000; Rates Set: Monthly; Early withdrawal penalty applies; Must have a Regular IRA Savings Account in order to open; Limit One Per Member Under 18 Years of Age
Balance: $1M+
Minimum $500 deposit required for IRA certificate accounts. Penalties may apply for early withdrawals.
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Dividends compounded and paid monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Maximum Balance: $1,000; Add funds throughout the certificate term; Rates Set: Monthly; Limit One Per Member; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1 - $1,000; Maximum Balance $1,000; Add funds at any time throughout the certificate term up to $1,000; Rates Set: Monthly; Limit One Per Member Under 18 Years of Age; Early withdrawal penalty applies
High-Rate CD Specials; limited time; each account insured up to $250,000
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $100,000 to $249,999
Regular Certificate Accounts; Maximum of $24,999
Maximum of $24,999
Traditional and Roth IRA available; minimum $1,000 to open
Savings or IRA; Open; Learn More
Star Member rate
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Star Member rate; Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Balance: $1,000 to $99,999
Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Minimum deposit is $1,000; Substantial penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Dividends are paid monthly
Compounded and credited monthly
Compounded and credited monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Balance: $250,000 - $999,999
Star Member rate
Star Member rate; Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Auto-renews at next highest term Share Certificate unless withdrawn at maturity; not offered on Individual Retirement Accounts; early withdrawal penalty applies
Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal; Membership required; IRA Certificates(Traditional, Roth, SEP and Coverdell ESA)
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Traditional and Roth IRA available; minimum $1,000 to open
Savings or IRA; Open; Learn More
IRA products not available online; open at any branch or by calling 1-800-877-6440
Early withdrawal penalty applies; IRA Share Certificates (Traditional, Roth & Coverdell)
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Special certificate; fees could reduce earnings; penalty for early withdrawal; upon maturity renews to a 52-Week Regular Share or IRA Certificate
Regular APY
Regular APY; Dividend Rate 3.74%
Rewards APY; Dividend Rate 3.74%
Minimum Deposit $500
Better Rewards rate; requires Better Rewards Checking eligibility at time of opening or renewal
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Variable-Rate*
Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Rates subject to change without notice. Certificates will automatically renew upon maturity unless otherwise stipulated by the member. Variable-Rate Certificate Account dividends will be compounded and credited monthly on the last day of each calendar month. For example, dividends for January will be credited on January 31, giving you a more regular return on your deposits. Must establish membership with Lafayette Federal Credit Union, or be an existing member. $50 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.10% APY on Lafayette Federal share savings account balances. $5 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.025% APY on LFCU checking account balances. APY=Annual Percentage Yield. The rates and terms shown are effective as of September 23, 2026.
Balance: $250,000.01+; Eligible for Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Eligible for Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance
IRA; Dividend rate 3.46%; Available for IRA proceeds transferred from another IRA custodian only; Inherited IRAs ineligible
Balance: $100,000 to $249,999
Preferred APY; includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required; $500 minimum to open
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Eligible for Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance
Balance: $1,000 to $99,999
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Eligible for Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance
Balance: $100 Minimum
Balance: $100,000 to $249,999
Early withdrawal penalty applies
IRA share certificate; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal; Membership required; IRA Certificates(Traditional, Roth, SEP and Coverdell ESA)
Balance: $250,000.01+; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings $24,409.71; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026
Featured banner rate (24 Months for 4.25% APY*); Certificates page footnote: all certificates other than the 6 month require a $1,000 minimum balance to open
Traditional and Roth IRA available; minimum $1,000 to open
Savings or IRA; Open; Learn More
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings $8,855.36; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings $874.69; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026
Balance: $1M+
Minimum $500 deposit required for IRA certificate accounts. Penalties may apply for early withdrawals.
APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings $85.30; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026
Early withdrawal penalty applies; IRA Share Certificates (Traditional, Roth & Coverdell)
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Better Rewards rate; requires Better Rewards Checking eligibility at time of opening or renewal
IRA products not available online; open at any branch or by calling 1-800-877-6440
Star Member rate
Star Member rate; Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Balance: $250,000 - $999,999
Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Balance: $500+; Minimum Deposit $500+
Minimum deposit is $1,000; Substantial penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Dividends are paid monthly
Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Rates subject to change without notice. Certificates will automatically renew upon maturity unless otherwise stipulated by the member. Fixed-Rate Certificate Account dividends will be compounded and credited monthly on the last day of each calendar month. For example, dividends for January will be credited on January 31, giving you a more regular return on your deposits. Must establish membership with Lafayette Federal Credit Union, or be an existing member. $50 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.10% APY on Lafayette Federal share savings account balances. $5 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.025% APY on LFCU checking account balances. APY=Annual Percentage Yield. The rates and terms shown are effective as of September 23, 2026.
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Certificates
Dividends compounded daily, paid monthly
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Compounded and credited monthly
Compounded and credited monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Early withdrawal penalty applies
IRA share certificate; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Balance: $1M+
Minimum $500 deposit required for IRA certificate accounts. Penalties may apply for early withdrawals.
Balance: $250,000.01+; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal; Membership required; IRA Certificates(Traditional, Roth, SEP and Coverdell ESA)
Balance: $250,000 - $999,999
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
IRA products not available online; open at any branch or by calling 1-800-877-6440
APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1 - $3,000; Maximum Balance $3,000; Add funds at any time throughout the certificate term up to $3,000; Rates Set: Monthly; Limit One Per Member Under 18 Years of Age; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Better Rewards rate; requires Better Rewards Checking eligibility at time of opening or renewal
Early withdrawal penalty applies; IRA Share Certificates (Traditional, Roth & Coverdell)
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Traditional and Roth IRA available; minimum $1,000 to open
Savings or IRA; Open; Learn More
Balance: $100,000 - $249,999
36 Month Share Certificate has a 1 time STEP-UP feature
Balance: $500 - $99,999
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Minimum deposit is $1,000; Substantial penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Dividends are paid monthly
Compounded and credited monthly
Compounded and credited monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Star Member rate
Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Rates subject to change without notice. Certificates will automatically renew upon maturity unless otherwise stipulated by the member. Fixed-Rate Certificate Account dividends will be compounded and credited monthly on the last day of each calendar month. For example, dividends for January will be credited on January 31, giving you a more regular return on your deposits. Must establish membership with Lafayette Federal Credit Union, or be an existing member. $50 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.10% APY on Lafayette Federal share savings account balances. $5 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.025% APY on LFCU checking account balances. APY=Annual Percentage Yield. The rates and terms shown are effective as of September 23, 2026.
Dividends compound daily and are credited monthly
Star Member rate; Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Certificates
Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Early withdrawal penalty applies
IRA share certificate; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Balance: $250,000.01+; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance
Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal; Membership required; IRA Certificates(Traditional, Roth, SEP and Coverdell ESA)
Owners may change the dividend rate once during the term; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Owners of Bump-Up Certificates may change the dividend rate once during the term. Withdrawal before maturity incurs an early withdrawal penalty.
APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Balance: $1M+
Minimum $500 deposit required for IRA certificate accounts. Penalties may apply for early withdrawals.
Early withdrawal penalty applies; IRA Share Certificates (Traditional, Roth & Coverdell)
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Traditional and Roth IRA available; minimum $1,000 to open
Savings or IRA; Open; Learn More
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $250,000 - $999,999
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Star Member rate
Minimum deposit is $1,000; Substantial penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Dividends are paid monthly
Star Member rate; Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Rates subject to change without notice. Certificates will automatically renew upon maturity unless otherwise stipulated by the member. Fixed-Rate Certificate Account dividends will be compounded and credited monthly on the last day of each calendar month. For example, dividends for January will be credited on January 31, giving you a more regular return on your deposits. Must establish membership with Lafayette Federal Credit Union, or be an existing member. $50 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.10% APY on Lafayette Federal share savings account balances. $5 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.025% APY on LFCU checking account balances. APY=Annual Percentage Yield. The rates and terms shown are effective as of September 23, 2026.
Certificates
IRA Share Certificate; Minimum $500
Minimum $500
Member Rewards Gold: $100 Minimum
Dividend Rate 3.50%; Penalty for early withdrawal applies; IRAs are also subject to IRS penalties
Balance: $100,000 to $249,999
Balance: $100,000 - $249,999
Member Rewards Silver: $100 Minimum
Balance: $1,000 to $99,999
Dividends compounded daily, paid monthly
Balance: $500 - $99,999
Early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Early withdrawal penalty applies
IRA share certificate; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Balance: $250,000.01+; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal; Membership required; IRA Certificates(Traditional, Roth, SEP and Coverdell ESA)
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Owners may change the dividend rate once during the term; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Owners of Bump-Up Certificates may change the dividend rate once during the term. Withdrawal before maturity incurs an early withdrawal penalty.
APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Balance: $1M+
Minimum $500 deposit required for IRA certificate accounts. Penalties may apply for early withdrawals.
Early withdrawal penalty applies; IRA Share Certificates (Traditional, Roth & Coverdell)
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Traditional and Roth IRA available; minimum $1,000 to open
Savings or IRA; Open; Learn More
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $250,000 - $999,999
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
IRA Share Certificate; Minimum $500
Minimum $500
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Star Member rate
Star Member rate; Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Minimum deposit is $1,000; Substantial penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Dividends are paid monthly
IRA products not available online; open at any branch or by calling 1-800-877-6440
Effective Date: September 1, 2026; Open Now
Dividends compound daily and are credited monthly
Certificates
Traditional, Roth & Coverdell Education; Rates Set: Monthly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Rates subject to change without notice. Certificates will automatically renew upon maturity unless otherwise stipulated by the member. Fixed-Rate Certificate Account dividends will be compounded and credited monthly on the last day of each calendar month. For example, dividends for January will be credited on January 31, giving you a more regular return on your deposits. Must establish membership with Lafayette Federal Credit Union, or be an existing member. $50 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.10% APY on Lafayette Federal share savings account balances. $5 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.025% APY on LFCU checking account balances. APY=Annual Percentage Yield. The rates and terms shown are effective as of September 23, 2026.
Member Rewards Gold: $100 Minimum
Dividends compounded daily, paid monthly
Balance: $100,000 to $249,999
Dividend rate 3.45%; Jumbo Share
Compare local White Plains, MD CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions, updated every evening.
Maryland 12-month CD rates fell 0.009 points over the past 7 days to 3.254% APY.
Maryland 6-month CD rates rose 0.004 points over the past 7 days to 2.778% APY.
Where are Maryland CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Annual interest earnings at today’s Maryland average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | MD Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.664% | $83.21 | $166.43 | $416.07 | $832.15 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.778% | $138.92 | $277.84 | $694.60 | $1,389.20 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.254% | $162.71 | $325.41 | $813.53 | $1,627.05 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.112% | $155.59 | $311.17 | $777.93 | $1,555.85 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.966% | $148.29 | $296.57 | $741.43 | $1,482.85 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.945% | $147.25 | $294.49 | $736.23 | $1,472.45 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.859% | $142.97 | $285.93 | $714.83 | $1,429.65 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.970% | $148.49 | $296.98 | $742.45 | $1,484.90 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 14, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Maryland average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | MD Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.664% | $83.21 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.778% | $138.92 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.254% | $162.71 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.966% | $148.29 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.945% | $147.25 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.722% blended | $680.38/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Maryland average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 735 CD rates from 11 banks and 52 credit unions with locations in White Plains, Maryland, plus national online institutions available to Maryland residents. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website, no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.
Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1 to 5), and Texas Ratio, objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data, so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.
Current top rate: Tower Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 5.20% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in White Plains, Maryland.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in White Plains, Maryland
To find the best APYs in White Plains, Maryland, start with credit unions and online-only banks: White Plains, Maryland has 52 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional banks and compete aggressively for deposits.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate. The APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. Common penalties range from 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
Local demographics and economic context for CD savers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 (state-level data shown; city data not available)
16.7% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%. At today’s MD 12-month CD average of 3.254%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,698/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $185 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024. Median earnings from ACS 2023 place-level estimates.
What to compare when choosing between a CD and other deposit accounts
| Feature | CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked for term | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (months of interest) | None | None | Penalty (90 to 180 days interest) |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) |
| Check / Debit Access | No | Usually no | Often yes | No |
| Best For | Known savings goal, CD ladder | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit account that holds a fixed sum of money for a fixed term, commonly three months to five years, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. In return for leaving the money untouched until the term ends, a saver in White Plains, Maryland typically earns a higher rate than a standard savings account pays. CDs from banks are insured by the FDIC and those from credit unions by the NCUA, in White Plains, Maryland as everywhere in the U.S.
The term is the length of time the money is committed before the CD matures. Shorter terms such as three or six months give White Plains, Maryland savers easier access to their funds. For example, Capital Area Realtors Federal Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Certificate of Deposit (CD) at 4.18% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Tower Federal Credit Union is offering its Mini-Jumbo IRA Share Certificates - 5 year Mini-Jumbo at 5.05% APY. When a CD matures, the depositor can withdraw the principal and interest or roll the balance into a new term, so it helps to match the term to when the money will actually be needed.
CDs are among the lowest-risk savings products available because the rate is fixed for the full term and the balance is federally insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. For a White Plains, Maryland saver, the main trade-off is liquidity: withdrawing funds before maturity usually triggers an early-withdrawal penalty, often 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term.
Interest on a CD is calculated using the annual percentage yield (APY), which reflects the effect of compounding over a year. Depending on the institution, interest may be credited monthly, quarterly, or at maturity, and can be paid out to a linked account or added back to the CD to compound. When comparing the White Plains, Maryland CDs listed above, a saver gets the truest picture of total earnings by looking at APY rather than the nominal rate.
Most CDs carry a fixed rate that is locked for the entire term, protecting a White Plains, Maryland depositor if market rates fall after the account is opened. Some institutions offer variable-rate or bump-up CDs whose rate can change during the term; these may start lower but allow the rate to rise if conditions improve. Which is better depends on the direction a saver expects rates to move.
See exactly what a CD will earn by maturity. Enter your deposit, pick a term, and set the APY, or click any current White Plains, Maryland rate on the right to apply that term and rate instantly. CD rates are fixed for the full term.
Assumes the APY is held to maturity with interest compounding and remaining in the CD. Early withdrawals typically forfeit 30 to 180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s MD top rate of 5.20% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $520 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
White Plains, Maryland CD LadderMD CD rates currently range from 1.664% (3-month) to 2.945% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a White Plains, Maryland CD at 5.20% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90 to 180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsMaryland’s average 12-month CD is 3.254% APY. Compare locking in that rate against a flexible high-yield savings account to see which earns more for your deposit and timeline.
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