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4.75% APY* 7-month CD Rate Special!
We raised our CD rates again, and are now offering a limited time promotional rate of 4.75% APY*. Go to a CWCU Branch near you and get this great deal!
Find the perfect CD for you with our CD Comparison Calculator!
Make the most of your savings with our handy CD comparion tool. By entering various rates and terms, you can see which CD offers the highest interest rate, allowing you to maximize the interest earned on your savings.
Let us create a customized CD strategy for you
Fill out the contact form found at the bottom of this page, and we'll help you pick the right CD. *Promotional rate available for new money only.
A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a great choice if you want to put your savings somewhere safe and get a competitive rate for your money. You won't find these rates with a traditional savings account.
Plus, CDs are flexible. You can choose the term of your CD, from a minimum of 6 months up to 5 years or anywhere in between, we call it Member's Choice Maturity. And it’s only available for Central Willamette members.
When you open a Central Willamette CD, you can sit back and watch your savings grow for a fixed term.
Term/Type |
Previous APY |
Current APY |
| 1 Year | 2.50% | |
| 18 Months | 2.60% | |
| 2 Years | 2.70% | |
| 3 Years | 2.80% | |
| 4 Years | 2.90% | |
| 5 Years | 3.00% | |
| 7 Month Special | 4.75% | |
| 13 Month Special | 4.50% |
CDs As Low As $500
Current rates offer a variety of options if you want to create a CD laddering strategy to protect your investment and maximize your returns. CDs are also a great choice if you simply want to lock away some money for a specific period and get more interest on it than you would in a checking or savings account.
You can get started with a certificate of deposit for a little as $500. Just remember, the money will be unavailable for the term you agree to, so only put money in that you won’t need for that time frame. Otherwise you may be subject to early withdrawal penalties.
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Fill out the form below and we’ll contact you to personally answer your questions on how your $$money can earn more at Central Willamette Credit Union. We’ll be happy to customize a CD strategy that meets your personal financial goals. Let’s do it.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can join Central Willamette if you live or work in You can join Central Willamette if you live or work in Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Shermer, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, and Yamhill counties, or have an immediate family member that is a current member and you meet the eligibility requirements. You will need to provide 2 pieces of current identification, one of which must be a government issued photo ID, and proof of address. With a deposit of only $5.00, you can open your membership account. You can either apply for membership online or, stop by one of our branch locations.
Unlike banks, Credit Unions are member-owned financial cooperatives and are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. When you join Central Willamette, your initial deposit to open a share account establishes your membership and makes you a part-owner. We offer a full spectrum of products and services to meet all of your financial needs.
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Offer valid for a limited time only on money not currently on deposit with CWCU. $500 minimum deposit required.