Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

Name: Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
Brand: Leader Bank

Saving for something big? Put your hard-earned savings to work for you.

**4.50% APY* For 6 and 9-Month CDs Up to $250,000**

Take advantage of a CD rate nearly 2.5x the national average** while it lasts! You can securely grow your savings with no monthly fees.

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Is a Certificate of Deposit Right for You?

Whether you’re saving for something in the short or mid-term, a Certificate of Deposit account is a great way to put your hard-earned savings to work for you. A CD is an interest-bearing account opened for a specific period of time (often called a term) that earns a fixed income on the amount initially deposited. CDs are a great high-yield savings option because they typically offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts. Our CDs are popular options for near-term savings goals because they are fixed rate and FDIC insured.

Wondering which term is right for you? Consider when you will need access to your funds and pick a term that matures slightly before that date. Based on your savings goals, you can choose a term and rate that works for you!

Common savings goals that CDs are great for:
•   Home ownership
•   Home renovations
• Managing income in retirement
•   Wedding
•   College
•   Emergency fund

Exclusive High-Yield CD Offers

6-Month CD

4.50% APY*

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9-Month CD

4.50% APY*

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Looking For a Long-Term CD?

Product Name	APY	Open Online
12-Month CD	3.75%	Get Startedopen_in_new
15-Month CD	3.65%	Get Startedopen_in_new
5-Year CD	3.50%	Get Startedopen_in_new

^{*Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $1,000. Interest rate of 4.45% for 6 Month CD. Interest rate of 4.47% for 9 Month CD. $250,000 maximum deposit. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal from a Certificate of Deposit prior to maturity; Fees may reduce earnings. A Leader Bank checking account may be required to obtain listed APY. Rate effective as of 20 March, 2025.}

^{** 12 Best CD Rates Of January 2025 Forbes Advisor. Retrieved January 30, 2025.}

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Secure Savings

Leader Bank is an FDIC insured institution and with a fixed rate you can be confident your savings will grow.

No Monthly Service Fees

Leader Bank CD accounts have absolutely no monthly fees attached!

Watch Your Savings Soar

Put your hard-earned savings to work for you with our special CD rate.

Short Term CD vs. Long Term CD

Type	Term	Initial Balance Required	Interest	Charges
Short Term CD	1 - 11 Months	$1,000	Simple interest paid at maturity	Penalty for early withdrawal
Long Term CD	1 - 5 Years	$1,000	Accrues daily; Compounded monthly	Penalty for early withdrawal

Interest payments on long-term CDs may be transferred to another account, left to accumulate in the CD, or sent to you by check monthly
A penalty may be imposed for any withdrawal before maturity
You have the option to borrow against your CD
Collateral loans are written on an on-demand basis with payments of interest only due monthly

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Certificate of Deposit or CD account is an interest-bearing account opened for a specific period of time that earns a fixed income on the amount initially deposited. There are no monthly fees attached to Leader Bank Certificate of Deposit accounts so you are guaranteed a specific amount of return at the account’s maturity date as long as no early withdrawals are made.

Certificate of Deposit accounts are a safe and effective way to grow your savings. With a fixed rate you’ll know exactly how much you’ll earn at the end of your account term. And if you’re willing to open an account with a longer term, you’ll likely get a higher interest rate.

Interest rates for Certificate of Deposit accounts depend on the products and rates available at the time you open your account. The rate you receive at the time you open your account is locked in so you’ll be able to calculate your exact return over the specified term for the account. A fixed-rate means if interest rates go down after your account is opened, you’ll still receive the higher rate that was established when you opened your account.

Leader Bank Certificates of Deposit accounts have absolutely no monthly fees attached!

Most Certificate of Deposit accounts have a penalty fee associated with making a withdrawal before the account reaches the end of the term established at opening. For more information about this fee, please contact our Client Services Department at 781-641-8686.