Savings Certificates

Guaranteed Rate of Return. Minimal Investment Required.

Put your money to work

Savings Certificates, often called CD’s, earn a higher interest rate than traditional savings or money market savings accounts. Collect that cash from your freezer, sock drawer, or mattress and put it in a safe place. We’re positive you’ll sleep better.

$500 minimum deposit
Competitive rates with dividends paid monthly
Terms from 3 to 24 months – rate is fixed for duration of the term
Savings certificates can be used to fund Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
Jumbo interest rates are available for deposits of $100,000 or more

Current Certificate Interest Rates

Savings Certificates & IRA Certificates
Term	Min. to Open	Dividend Rate	APY*
Term 3 Months	Min. to Open $500	Dividend Rate 3.85%	APY* 3.92%
Term 6 Months	Min. to Open $500	Dividend Rate 3.80%	APY* 3.87%
Term 12 Months	Min. to Open $500	Dividend Rate 3.20%	APY* 3.25%
Term 18 Months	Min. to Open $500	Dividend Rate 3.15%	APY* 3.20%
Term 24 Months	Min. to Open $500	Dividend Rate 3.10%	APY* 3.14%

Jumbo Savings Certificates & IRA Certificates
Terms	Min. to Open	Dividend Rate	APY*
Terms 3 Months	Min. to Open $100,000	Dividend Rate 4.05%	APY* 4.13%
Terms 6 Months	Min. to Open $100,000	Dividend Rate 4.00%	APY* 4.07%
Terms 12 Months	Min. to Open $100,000	Dividend Rate 3.40%	APY* 3.45%
Terms 18 Months	Min. to Open $100,000	Dividend Rate 3.35%	APY* 3.40%
Terms 24 Months	Min. to Open $100,000	Dividend Rate 3.30%	APY* 3.35%


Term	Amount	Dividend Rate	APY*
Term	Amount	Dividend Rate	APY*

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Certificate Questions

Yes! Your accounts with us are federally insured to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Association (NCUA).

Yes, if applicable. Please remember to keep the mailing address on your account updated.

Yes! You may open Special Savings accounts when you would like to keep your savings separate for something…you know, very important!

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Disclosures

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield
Rates, programs, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
Early withdrawal fees and/or an interest rate deduction will apply to certificates redeemed prior to their maturity date.
ATFCU membership is required in order to purchase certificates of deposit. New members must first open a membership savings account with a $5 minimum opening deposit. A valid photo ID must be presented at account opening.

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