Lansing, Michigan CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.25% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current Lansing, Michigan CD rates include First National Bank of MichiganFirst National Bank of Michigan101 S Washington Sq, Lansing, MI 48933A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.32%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 3-Year Rising Rate Certificate of Deposit - Year 3 term at 5.00% APY, Michigan State University Federal Credit UnionMichigan State University Federal Credit Union653 Migaldi Ln, Lansing, MI 48917 7739A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.64%Real return: +1.60%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 5-Year Certificate or IRA-HSA Jumbo at 4.40% APY, Dfcu Financial Credit UnionDfcu Financial Credit Union4510 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 7623A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.86%Real return: +1.60%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 2 Year Business Share Certificates at 4.40% APY, Adventure Credit UnionAdventure Credit Union6250 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48911A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.17%Real return: +1.55%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 month CD at 4.35% APY, and Flagstar Bank, National AssociationFlagstar Bank, National Association5610 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917D3.3 ★Texas Ratio: 35.11%Real return: +1.50%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Business CD at 4.30% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Lansing has 205 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 5.00% APY from First National Bank of Michigan at 101 S Washington Sq, Lansing, MI 48933. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Michigan area. 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
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999; Rates effective as of 10/13/2026
Balance: $25,000 to $99,999; Dividends compounded and paid quarterly
Jumbo; Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Valid Thru 10/18/2026
IRA Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Regular Term Share Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $0 - $49,999
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Starting minimum deposit $500; not eligible for Member Saver Reward
Max: $6,000,000
Municipal Accounts; Simple interest paid at maturity
High-Yield Rewards Checking Account required
Max: $6,000,000
Promotional yield; APY calculated on 3.93% base rate; new certificates only; membership eligibility required; no additional deposits
Minimum balance $1,000 to obtain the APY; APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
East Lansing Rates
Interest Tier: $1,000 minimum; Effective October 14, 2026
Second Tier APY; Balance: $100,000+; Early withdrawals subject to penalties
VIP Bonus Rate; includes 0.25% VIP Relationship Reward Bonus
First Tier APY; Early withdrawals subject to penalties
VIP Relationship Reward Bonus; VIP Bonus Rate 3.35%; VIP Bonus APY 3.40%
Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Interest period compounded & credited: Quarterly
Interest period compounded & credited: Quarterly
Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Deposits of $1,000 to $99,999; Interest Rate and APY shown with Autopay Discount; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of 10/12/2026 - 10/18/2026
Rates effective 10/1/2026; Rates are based on the term selected and on where purchased; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate (Interest) 3.11%; APY 3.15%
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Dividend rate for $500 and up
Dividends Paid: At Maturity; Penalties: 90 days*
Balance: $250,000 and up
Balance: $150,000 - $249,000
Balance: $100,000 - $149,000
Interest is compounded monthly; 10-day option to withdraw at the end of each six-month term; penalty for early withdrawals applies at other times; no brokered deposits
Interest is compounded monthly; 10-day option to withdraw at the end of each six-month term; penalty for early withdrawals applies at other times; no brokered deposits
Interest is compounded monthly; 10-day option to withdraw at the end of each six-month term; penalty for early withdrawals applies at other times; no brokered deposits
APY accurate as of 10/13/2026; Maximum deposit $10 million; Limited-time offer
Short-Term Growth; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Limited-time offer
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999
Jumbo; Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Balance: $50,000 and above
Balance: $1,000 to $49,999
Early withdrawal penalty on 6-month certificate is 90-days loss of interest.
Term Deposit Account; $500 Minimum Balance
Certificate Rates - Effective 10/13/2026
IRA Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Regular Term Share Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $0 - $49,999
Balance: $25,000+; $1,000 minimum deposit required; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1,000-$24,999; $1,000 minimum deposit required; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Minimum: Amount of 4H or FFA - Youth Fair Participation Check; Max $5,000
Available for members under the age of 21; Maximum $2,000; 1 per member; Members may open a 2nd CD if joint owner has an Elite Checking Account
FEATURED RATE
Featured rate
Platinum & VIP Members
Loss of 30 days interest for early redemption. Funds currently on deposit at Kalsee Credit Union not eligible. Platinum or VIP Perks +0.25% = 4.25% APY.
Starting minimum deposit $500; not eligible for Member Saver Reward
Minimum deposit of $100,000.00; Certificate specials will not renew at end of term; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Maximum purchase $250,000.00; Gold and Platinum members are eligible for bonus rates
Dividend Rate 4.03%; APY includes .25% bonus for Meijer Team members, Meijer retirees and current MCU members (effective 10/1/26)
High-Yield Rewards Checking Account required
Featured on homepage 'Your Guide To Low Rates'
Certificate Rates effective Monday, October 12, 2026; CD rates reflect the same rates for IRA CDs
Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Online Only; 30-day simple interest penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum balance $1,000 to obtain the APY; APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
East Lansing Rates
Promotional yield; APY calculated on 3.93% base rate; new certificates only; membership eligibility required; no additional deposits
Limited-time offer; brokered deposits not eligible; early withdrawal penalties apply
APY accurate as of 10/13/2026; Maximum deposit $10 million; Limited-time offer
Top Rate; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Not available for public units or Business CDs; Limited-time offer
Add-On; Jumbo; Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Add-On; Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Our prize-linked savings account; 12-month term. Early Withdrawal Penalty: $25. Potential Tax Benefits: No. Allows Deposits After Opening: Yes. Chances to Win Cash Prices: Yes.; Save for retirement with a ROTH or traditional IRA CD
Balance: $50,000 and above
Balance: $1,000 to $49,999
Term Deposit Account; $500 Minimum Balance; available as IRA TDA
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999; Tier 1; Dividends are paid from current income and available earnings; APY based on $1,000 or minimum balance requirements, whichever is higher
Balance: $1,000 - $24,999; Tiered rate based on Certificate balance
Certificate Rates - Effective 10/13/2026
Term Deposit Account; $50 Minimum Balance; Add-On
Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; IRA; Regular Term Share Certificates require $50 to open; Jumbo, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Regular Term Share Certificates require $50 to open; Jumbo, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Term Deposit Account; $25 Minimum Balance
IRA Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Regular Term Share Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Youth Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $0 - $49,999
Balance: $25,000+; $1,000 minimum deposit required; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1,000-$24,999; $1,000 minimum deposit required; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Legacy CD: for those opening an account after a member passes away; funds must have been on deposit at DMCU at the time of death; two withdrawals without penalty, penalty on the third withdrawal and account closes; $5,000 minimum, $1,000,000 maximum deposit
Maximum deposit $2,500; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 days interest
Age: 0-10,000
Condition: 12 Months - Max $500. Max $500; Youth club members 17 years old and younger; Penalty for early withdrawal; Rates effective 10/1/2026
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; Rates effective as of October 13, 2026
Youth Certificate
Minimum balance $1,000 to obtain the APY; APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
East Lansing Rates; Special
Featured rate; Online Only; 30-day simple interest penalty for early withdrawal
Starting minimum deposit $500; not eligible for Member Saver Reward
Balanced Growth; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Not available for public units or Business CDs; Limited time offer
Jumbo; Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Early withdrawal penalty on 12-month term or longer is 180-days loss of interest.
Balance: $50,000 and above
Term Deposit Account; $500 Minimum Balance; available as IRA TDA
Balance: $1,000 to $49,999
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $0 - $49,999
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Qualified Military Members receive a 1% rate increase on all CDs, excluding iSave. Eligible members include Active Duty, Veterans, and Retirees. To qualify, military members must establish a full direct deposit in their name into their checking account. Any direct deposits less than $2,000 will not be eligible for the rate increase. Offer is subject to qualification and can change without notice. Military Status Verification: Verification of military status is required. Acceptable proof includes Military ID, Retirement ID, or DD214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Terms and conditions apply.
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; Rates effective as of October 13, 2026
Minimum balance $1,000 to obtain the APY; APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
East Lansing Rates
Only new funds eligible for promotional rate. Qualifications apply.
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
18-Month Special: At maturity, the CD will be renewed into a 24-month CD.
Starting minimum deposit $500; not eligible for Member Saver Reward
Online Only; 30-day simple interest penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $1000 required to open. Dividends are paid monthly.
Individual accounts only
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 3.95%; $100,000 minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
The interest rate and APY may change after account opening
$500 and Above; $500 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
$500 and Above; Penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Minimum $2500 to open
Annual Percentage Yield compounded quarterly; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Certificate Rates effective Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Certificate Rates effective Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Rate Jump allows opting into a new rate once per term if rates increase
Minimum $500 balance to earn dividend; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends paid and compounded quarterly; penalty may apply for withdrawal before maturity
Certificate Rates effective Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Certificate Rates effective Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Interest period compounded & credited: Quarterly
Interest period compounded & credited: Quarterly
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999; Tier 1
Jumbo; Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Long-Term Security; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Not available for public units or Business CDs; Limited-time offer
Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Term Deposit Account; $500 Minimum Balance; available as IRA TDA
Balance: $50,000 and above
Balance: $1,000 to $49,999
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Certificate Rates - Effective 10/13/2026
Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; IRA; Regular Term Share Certificates require $50 to open; Jumbo, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Regular Term Share Certificates require $50 to open; Jumbo, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Balance: $0 - $49,999
IRA Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Regular Term Share Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Up to 2.72% APY compounded monthly; $50 minimum opening balance; additional deposit $10 min
Goal-based account: set a savings goal (minimum $500); initial deposit of at least $50; maximum balance $10,000; additional deposits of $10 or more; no monthly service fee; early closing penalty if goal not met or if two withdrawals already completed within last 12 months: 180 days interest penalty; automatic renewal
Balance: $25,000+; $1,000 minimum deposit required; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1,000-$24,999; $1,000 minimum deposit required; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; Rates effective as of October 13, 2026
Only new funds eligible for promotional rate. Qualifications apply.
Minimum balance $1,000 to obtain the APY; APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
East Lansing Rates
Starting minimum deposit $500; not eligible for Member Saver Reward
Minimum deposit of $100,000.00; Certificate specials will not renew at end of term; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
APY includes .25% bonus for Meijer Team members, Meijer retirees and current MCU members
Minimum $2500 to open
Certificate Rates effective Monday, October 12, 2026; CD rates reflect the same rates for IRA CDs
Minimum balance of $1000 required to open. Dividends are paid monthly.
Interest is compounded monthly; 10-day option to withdraw at the end of each one-year term; penalty for early withdrawals applies at other times; no brokered deposits
Interest is compounded monthly; 10-day option to withdraw at the end of each one-year term; penalty for early withdrawals applies at other times; no brokered deposits
Interest is compounded monthly; 10-day option to withdraw at the end of each one-year term; penalty for early withdrawals applies at other times; no brokered deposits
Jumbo; Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Term Deposit Account; $500 Minimum Balance; available as IRA TDA
Balance: $50,000 and above
Balance: $1,000 to $49,999
Certificate Rates - Effective 10/13/2026
Balance: $100,000+
Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; IRA; Regular Term Share Certificates require $50 to open; Jumbo, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Regular Term Share Certificates require $50 to open; Jumbo, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
IRA Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Regular Term Share Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Balance: $0 - $49,999
Balance: $25,000+; $1,000 minimum deposit required; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1,000-$24,999; $1,000 minimum deposit required; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Minimum balance $1,000 to obtain the APY; APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
East Lansing Rates
Starting minimum deposit $500; not eligible for Member Saver Reward
Minimum deposit of $100,000.00; Certificate specials will not renew at end of term; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Individual accounts only
Annual Percentage Yield compounded quarterly; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rates effective October 1, 2026
Certificate Rates effective Monday, October 12, 2026; CD rates reflect the same rates for IRA CDs
Minimum balance of $1000 required to open. Dividends are paid monthly.
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 4.07%; $100,000 minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum $2500 to open
Certificate Rates effective Monday, October 12, 2026; CD rates reflect the same rates for IRA CDs
$500 and Above; $500 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Jumbo; Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Term Deposit Account; $500 Minimum Balance; available as IRA TDA
Balance: $50,000 and above
Balance: $1,000 to $49,999
Certificate Rates - Effective 10/13/2026
Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; IRA; Regular Term Share Certificates require $50 to open; Jumbo, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Regular Term Share Certificates require $50 to open; Jumbo, IRA, & HSA Certificates
IRA Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Regular Term Share Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $0 - $49,999
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Minimum balance $1,000 to obtain the APY; APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
East Lansing Rates
Rates effective October 1, 2026
Starting minimum deposit $500; not eligible for Member Saver Reward
Minimum deposit of $100,000.00; Certificate specials will not renew at end of term; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Annual Percentage Yield compounded quarterly; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Certificate Rates effective Monday, October 12, 2026; CD rates reflect the same rates for IRA CDs
Minimum $2500 to open
Individual accounts only
Certificate Rates effective Monday, October 12, 2026; CD rates reflect the same rates for IRA CDs
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 4.07%; $100,000 minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
$500 and Above; $500 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
$500 and Above; Penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Certificate special; will not renew at end of term. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Dividend paid monthly on daily balance
Balance: $500 - $49,999.99
Rate Jump allows opting into a new rate once per term if rates increase
VIP Bonus Rate; includes 0.25% VIP Relationship Reward Bonus
Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Jumbo; Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Early withdrawal penalty on 12-month term or longer is 180-days loss of interest.
Valid Thru 10/18/2026
Term Deposit Account; $500 Minimum Balance; available as IRA TDA
Balance: $50,000 and above
Published APY range: 3.600% - 4.350%. Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 to 180 days interest*
Published APY range: 3.600% - 4.350%. Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 to 180 days interest*
Balance: $1,000 to $49,999
Certificate Rates - Effective 10/13/2026
Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; IRA; Regular Term Share Certificates require $50 to open; Jumbo, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Regular Term Share Certificates require $50 to open; Jumbo, IRA, & HSA Certificates
IRA Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Regular Term Share Certificates; Rates accurate as of 06/29/26; Term Share, Youth, IRA, & HSA Certificates
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $0 - $49,999
Balance: $25,000+; $1,000 minimum deposit required; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1,000-$24,999; $1,000 minimum deposit required; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Dividend Rate (as APR) 5.00%; Minimum $100 Min/$5000 Max; Opening balance range $100 to $5,000
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Minimum balance $1,000 to obtain the APY; APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
East Lansing Rates
Rates effective October 1, 2026
As High As; Rate effective 10/01/2026; APY assumes interest remains in certificate until maturity; early withdrawal penalty applies
Minimum deposit of $100,000.00; Certificate specials will not renew at end of term; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Starting minimum deposit $500; not eligible for Member Saver Reward
Annual Percentage Yield compounded quarterly; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Certificate Rates effective Monday, October 12, 2026; CD rates reflect the same rates for IRA CDs
Minimum $2500 to open
Certificate Rates effective Monday, October 12, 2026; CD rates reflect the same rates for IRA CDs
Individual accounts only
VIP Bonus Rate; includes 0.25% VIP Relationship Reward Bonus
Certificate special; will not renew at end of term. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 4.03%; $100,000 minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Compare local Lansing, MI 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.
Michigan 12-month CD rates rose 0.008 points over the past 7 days to 3.119% APY.
Michigan 6-month CD rates rose 0.014 points over the past 7 days to 2.866% APY.
Where are Michigan 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 Michigan average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | MI Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.126% | $106.32 | $212.63 | $531.58 | $1,063.15 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.866% | $143.28 | $286.55 | $716.38 | $1,432.75 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.119% | $155.93 | $311.85 | $779.63 | $1,559.25 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.096% | $154.80 | $309.60 | $774.00 | $1,548.00 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.975% | $148.74 | $297.49 | $743.72 | $1,487.45 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.936% | $146.82 | $293.63 | $734.08 | $1,468.15 |
| 48-Month CD | 3.002% | $150.08 | $300.16 | $750.40 | $1,500.80 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.067% | $153.33 | $306.66 | $766.65 | $1,533.30 |
| 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 Michigan average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | MI Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.126% | $106.32 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.866% | $143.28 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.119% | $155.93 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.975% | $148.74 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.936% | $146.82 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.804% blended | $701.09/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Michigan average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,988 CD rates from 20 banks and 98 credit unions with locations in Lansing, Michigan, plus national online institutions available to Michigan 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: First National Bank of Michigan offers a CD at 5.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $10,000. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Lansing, Michigan.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Lansing, Michigan
To find the best APYs in Lansing, Michigan, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Lansing, Michigan has 98 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
13.6% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; an unemployment rate of 8.2% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s MI 12-month CD average of 3.119%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($3,548/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $111 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 Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan savers easier access to their funds. For example, First National Bank of Michigan is offering its Rising Rate Certificate of Deposit - Third 6-month Term at 4.75% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union is offering its 5-Year Certificate or IRA-HSA Jumbo at 4.40% 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 Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan 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 MI top rate of 5.00% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $500 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Lansing, Michigan CD LadderMI CD rates currently range from 2.126% (3-month) to 2.936% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Lansing, Michigan CD at 5.00% 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 SavingsMichigan’s average 12-month CD is 3.119% 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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