Certificate of Deposit (CD) vs Savings Account
Trying to decide whether you need a savings account or a CD account? Here are the main differences to know.
Account Type |
CD |
Statement Savings Account |
Yield |
Higher |
Lower |
Interest Rates |
Your rates are locked in for the term you select. |
Variable rates |
Access to Funds |
Penalties apply if funds are withdrawn prior to the stated maturity date |
Unlimited withdrawals. |
Maintenance Fees |
None |
$2.00 monthly if minimum balance not maintained |
1 Preauthorized withdrawals or transfers are limited to a combined total of six per account cycle.
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Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Plan for the future with a Certificate of Deposit through RiverWood Bank. Our CDs allow you to mature your money, so you can save for college, a home or other large purchases.
- $500 minimum deposit to open a certificate account
- Interest-bearing deposit with rate based on term of certificate (contact a banker for rates)
- Certificate accounts may be set up as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
- Penalties apply if funds are withdrawn prior to the stated maturity dates
- < 12 = 3 mos penalty
- 12 to 23 = 6 mos penalty
- 24 and >