Minden, Louisiana CD rates range from 0.05% to 4.95% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 31, 2026. Current Minden, Louisiana CD rates include Carter Federal Credit UnionCarter Federal Credit Union918 Homer Rd, Minden, LA 71055C-3.8 ★Texas Ratio: 29.75%Real return: +0.55%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 28, 2026 offering Share Certificate/IRA Share Certificate - 36 months at 4.25% APY, Barksdale Federal Credit UnionBarksdale Federal Credit Union105 Richards Way, Minden, LA 71055A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.05%Real return: +0.55%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 28, 2026 offering Certificate Account - 24 Months at 4.25% APY, Capital One BankCapital One Bank618 Main St, Minden, LA 71055A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.00%Real return: +0.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 31, 2026 offering 1-year online CDs at 4.00% APY, Bonvenu BankBonvenu Bank1176 Homer Rd, Minden, LA 71055A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.95%Real return: -0.15%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 31, 2026 offering Personal or Business Certificate of Deposit Products - 6 Months at 3.55% APY, and Hope Federal Credit Union Jackson, MSHope Federal Credit Union Jackson, MSA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.78%Real return: +1.25%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 29, 2026 offering 60 Month Jumbo Share Certificates (CDs) at 4.95% APY. CD rates as of October 31, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Minden has 47 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.25% APY from Carter Federal Credit Union at 918 Homer Rd, Minden, LA 71055. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Louisiana 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 31, 2026
Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
# of days: 91 - 181; Minimum balance $1500.00
Days: 91 - 181; Minimum balance $1500.00; Dividends compounded and posted monthly
Minimum Balance $500
Accurate as of 09/30/2026
APY accurate as of 10/1/2026; interest paid at maturity; CDs opened online have a maximum deposit limit of $500,000
Minimum Deposit $500
Certificates of Deposit; Interest rates set weekly; Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) are variable and effective as of 4/28/2026
Term: 3 Months (Super Jumbo); Super Jumbo; Balance: $25,000 - $100,000
Jumbo; Balance: $15,000 - $24,999.99
Compound method: 2
Term: 3 Months (Mini-Jumbo); Mini-Jumbo; Balance: $5,000 - $14,999.99
Balance: $500 - $4,999.99
Time Deposits Maturing < 1 Year; $500 minimum opening deposit
Rates as of 06/02/2025
Minimum to obtain APY: $2,500; APY = Annual Percentage Yield; rates may change at any time without prior notice; interest rate fixed for the term; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $100K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Compound: At Maturity
Balance: $1K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Pays Monthly
Interest Credited: Maturity
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Minimum opening deposit $1,000; Term options 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Ages: 13-17; Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly; $250 minimum
Ages: 13-17; Teens Earning And Learning; APY compounded monthly
Published APY range: 4.33%/4.32%. Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly/Quarterly; APY shown Monthly/Quarterly
Rate tier: Base Rate + 1.25%; Dividends paid monthly
Deposit: $10,000+
Rate tier: Base Rate + 1.00%; Dividends paid monthly
Choice of terms: 6 month or 12 month; Deposit minimum $1,000; New or Current Money; Early withdrawals are subject to penalty
Term: 6 months, 12 months, 3 years or 5 years
Deposit: $2,000-$9,999
Balance: $1,000+; Step-Up Option: Available (table lists three Available entries for five terms)
Minimum Deposit $500
# of days: 182 - 272; Minimum balance $1500.00
Days: 182 - 272; Minimum balance $1500.00; Dividends compounded and posted monthly
Rate tier: Base Rate + 0.75%; Dividends paid monthly
% As High As; APY*
As High As
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Dividends Paid: Monthly; Penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $10,000.01 and over; Dividends credited monthly; APY fixed for term; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $1,000.00 - $10,000.00; Dividends credited monthly; APY fixed for the term of the certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum balance to open is $50,000; Rates as of 06/02/2025
Penalty for early withdrawal
Rates effective as of 12/17/2025
APY accurate as of 10/1/2026; interest paid at maturity; CDs opened online have a maximum deposit limit of $500,000
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
IRA Certificate (Traditional or Roth); $500 minimum deposit; Early Withdrawal penalty: 30 days of dividends earned or all dividends earned, whichever is least
Pays Monthly
Not available in: Alaska, California, GA, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Accurate as of 09/30/2026
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 01-14-2027; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-16-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Nationally sourced CD offering via CDVantage
Minimum opening deposit $1000 per each term; must open one certificate in each term with equal balances
CD rates fixed upon opening; no minimum deposit required
Minimum opening deposit $1,000; Term options 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Traditional, Roth, and Coverdell Educational IRA Certificate; Term options 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Individual Retirement Accounts; Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00 for all IRAs; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Jumbo rate; standard jumbo rates available on deposits of $95,000 or more
Deposit: $10,000+
Rate Effective Date: October 29, 2026
Published APY range: 4.33%/4.32%. Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly/Quarterly; APY shown Monthly/Quarterly
Rate tier: Base Rate + 1.25%; Dividends paid monthly
Certificate Rates - Effective Thursday, October 29, 2026
Term Share Account; Rates Effective October 1, 2025
APY with La Cap Checking; Dividends Credited: Monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Minimum Deposit $500
Requires La Cap Checking account; Dividends credited monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Balance: $100K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Rate tier: Base Rate + 1.00%; Dividends paid monthly
Jumbo Certificates have a minimum deposit requirement of $100,000.00
Jumbo Certificate; minimum deposit requirement of $100,000.00; Dividends compounded quarterly
Balance: $1K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Choice of terms: 6 month or 12 month; Deposit minimum $1,000; New or Current Money; Early withdrawals are subject to penalty
Continue to add funds through payroll; Dividends are compounded and paid monthly on the average daily balance
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)
Balance: $1,000+; Step-Up Option: Available (table lists three Available entries for five terms)
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Deposit: $2,000-$9,999
Minimum balance to open is $50,000; Rates as of 06/02/2025
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Mini Jumbo Certificates have a minimum deposit requirement of $50,000.00
Mini Jumbo Certificate; minimum deposit requirement of $50,000.00; Dividends compounded quarterly
Minimum to obtain APY: $2,500; APY = Annual Percentage Yield; rates may change at any time without prior notice; interest rate fixed for the term; early withdrawal penalty applies
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,500
Individual Retirement Accounts; Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00 for all IRAs; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rate Effective Date: October 29, 2026
Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly
Majority New Money (must be at least 51% new money for the opening deposit); Must have an existing checking account or open a new checking account at the time of CD/IRA opening; Early withdrawals are subject to penalty
Promotional APY on 18 & 24-month CDs; Minimum opening deposit $1,000
Minimum Deposit $500
Balance: $100K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
One step-up allowed
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 01-24-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Balance: $1K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 01-24-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 01-24-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-23-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Certificates of Deposit; Interest rates set weekly; Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) are variable and effective as of 4/28/2026
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Dividends Paid: Monthly; Penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $500.00 and up; Dividend rate and APY; early withdrawal penalty applies
Rates listed above are accurate as of 10/25/2026.
Accurate as of 09/30/2026
Penalty for early withdrawal
Compound: Quarterly; Interest rate may change after the account is opened
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 01-14-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-16-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
% As High As; APY*
As High As
Minimum to obtain APY: $2,500; APY = Annual Percentage Yield; rates may change at any time without prior notice; interest rate fixed for the term; early withdrawal penalty applies
Rates as of 06/02/2025
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 01-14-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-16-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 01-14-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-16-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
Dividends Paid Monthly; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal on certificates. Fees could reduce earnings on all accounts. APY accurate as of 5/27/2026.
# of days: 547 - 729; Minimum balance $1500.00
Days: 547 - 729; Minimum balance $1500.00; Dividends compounded and posted monthly
Share certificate; $500 deposit required to open
Minimum opening deposit $1,000; Term options 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Traditional, Roth, and Coverdell Educational IRA Certificate; Term options 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Minimum opening deposit $1000 per each term; must open one certificate in each term with equal balances
Individual Retirement Accounts; Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00 for all IRAs; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Jumbo rate; standard jumbo rates available on deposits of $95,000 or more
Deposit: $10,000+
APY with La Cap Checking; Dividends Credited: Monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Rate Effective Date: October 29, 2026
Published APY range: 4.33%/4.32%. Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly/Quarterly; APY shown Monthly/Quarterly
Requires La Cap Checking account; Dividends credited monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Jumbo Certificates have a minimum deposit requirement of $100,000.00
Jumbo Certificate; minimum deposit requirement of $100,000.00; Dividends compounded quarterly
Guaranteed rate of return on a Certificate of Deposit
Promotional APY on 18 & 24-month CDs; Minimum opening deposit $1,000
Deposit: $2,000-$9,999
Dividends credited quarterly
Dividends credited quarterly
Dividends credited quarterly
Dividends credited quarterly
Dividends credited quarterly
Minimum Deposit $500
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-24-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Nationally sourced CD offering via CDVantage
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Mini Jumbo Certificates have a minimum deposit requirement of $50,000.00
Mini Jumbo Certificate; minimum deposit requirement of $50,000.00; Dividends compounded quarterly
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-21-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-24-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-23-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Rate tier: Base Rate + 1.25%; Dividends paid monthly
Dividends compounded quarterly; Penalties for early withdrawal may be up to 90 days dividends
Dividends credited Monthly
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Dividends Paid: Monthly; Penalty for early withdrawal
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,500
Dividends credited Monthly
Dividends Credited: Monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-14-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-16-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
Dividends credited monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Minimum opening deposit $1,000; Term options 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Traditional, Roth, and Coverdell Educational IRA Certificate; Term options 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Minimum opening deposit $1000 per each term; must open one certificate in each term with equal balances
Individual Retirement Accounts; Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00 for all IRAs; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Jumbo rate; standard jumbo rates available on deposits of $95,000 or more
APY with La Cap Checking; Dividends Credited: Monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Requires La Cap Checking account; Dividends credited monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Rate Effective Date: October 29, 2026
Minimum Deposit $500
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-23-2029; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Interest Frequency: Semi; Nationally sourced CD offering via CDVantage
Deposit: $10,000+
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Dividends Paid: Monthly; Penalty for early withdrawal
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-23-2029; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-23-2029; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-23-2029; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-21-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-24-2029; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-24-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Dividends Credited: Monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,500
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-14-2029; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-16-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
Deposit: $2,000-$9,999
Dividends credited monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends Credited: Monthly
Published APY range: 3.82%/3.80%. Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly/Quarterly; APY shown Monthly/Quarterly
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-14-2029; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-16-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
Minimum to obtain APY: $2,500; APY = Annual Percentage Yield; rates may change at any time without prior notice; interest rate fixed for the term; early withdrawal penalty applies
Minimum opening deposit $1,000; Term options 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Traditional, Roth, and Coverdell Educational IRA Certificate; Term options 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Minimum opening deposit $1000 per each term; must open one certificate in each term with equal balances
Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
APY with La Cap Checking; Dividends Credited: Monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Requires La Cap Checking account; Dividends credited monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Rate Effective Date: October 29, 2026
Minimum Deposit $500
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-22-2030; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Interest Frequency: Semi; Nationally sourced CD offering via CDVantage
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-22-2030; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-17-2030; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-17-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Dividends Paid: Monthly; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends Credited: Monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-22-2030; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-21-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Dividends credited monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,500
# of days: 1,460 - 1,824; Minimum balance $1500.00
Days: 1,460 - 1,824; Minimum balance $1500.00; Dividends compounded and posted monthly
Dividends Credited: Monthly
Penalty for early withdrawal
Published APY range: 3.82%/3.80%. Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly/Quarterly; APY shown Monthly/Quarterly
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-14-2030; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-16-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
Balance: $1,000+; Step-Up Option: Available (table lists three Available entries for five terms)
% As High As; APY*
As High As
IRA Certificate (Traditional or Roth); $500 minimum deposit; Early Withdrawal penalty: 90 days dividends or all dividends earned, whichever is least
Dividends credited quarterly
Dividends credited quarterly
Dividends credited quarterly
Accurate as of 09/30/2026; Minimum Balance $500
Minimum opening deposit $1,000; Term options 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Traditional, Roth, and Coverdell Educational IRA Certificate; Term options 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months
Minimum opening deposit $1000 per each term; must open one certificate in each term with equal balances
CD rates fixed upon opening; no minimum deposit required
Individual Retirement Accounts; Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00 for all IRAs; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open account/obtain stated APY: $1,000.00; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Jumbo rate; standard jumbo rates available on deposits of $95,000 or more
APY with La Cap Checking; Dividends Credited: Monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Rate Effective Date: October 29, 2026
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-22-2031; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Interest Frequency: Semi; Nationally sourced CD offering via CDVantage
Minimum Deposit $500
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-22-2031; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Deposit: $10,000+
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Dividends Paid: Monthly; Penalty for early withdrawal
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-22-2031; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-17-2031; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-17-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Dividends Credited: Monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Dividends credited monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-21-2031; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-21-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Dividends Credited: Monthly
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,500
Deposit: $2,000-$9,999
Penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-14-2031; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-16-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Published APY range: 3.82%/3.80%. Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly/Quarterly; APY shown Monthly/Quarterly
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-14-2031; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-16-2026; Amount Available: $250,000
New Money Only; Pays Monthly
Minimum to obtain APY: $2,500; APY = Annual Percentage Yield; rates may change at any time without prior notice; interest rate fixed for the term; early withdrawal penalty applies
Compare local Minden, LA 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.
Louisiana 12-month CD rates rose 0.003 points over the past 7 days to 3.450% APY.
Louisiana 6-month CD rates rose 0.031 points over the past 7 days to 3.162% APY.
Where are Louisiana 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 Louisiana average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | LA Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.351% | $117.52 | $235.05 | $587.63 | $1,175.25 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.162% | $158.11 | $316.22 | $790.55 | $1,581.10 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.450% | $172.51 | $345.01 | $862.53 | $1,725.05 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.535% | $176.77 | $353.53 | $883.82 | $1,767.65 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.256% | $162.78 | $325.56 | $813.90 | $1,627.80 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.144% | $157.18 | $314.36 | $785.90 | $1,571.80 |
| 48-Month CD | 3.039% | $151.96 | $303.92 | $759.80 | $1,519.60 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.179% | $158.97 | $317.93 | $794.83 | $1,589.65 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 31, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Louisiana average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | LA Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.351% | $117.52 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.162% | $158.11 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.450% | $172.51 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.256% | $162.78 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.144% | $157.18 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 3.072% blended | $768.10/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Louisiana average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 877 CD rates from 26 banks and 59 credit unions with locations in Minden, Louisiana, plus national online institutions available to Louisiana 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: Carter Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 4.25% APY with a minimum deposit of $1,000. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Minden, Louisiana.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Minden, Louisiana
To find the best APYs in Minden, Louisiana, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Minden, Louisiana has 59 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
17.2% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%; a low unemployment rate of 2.7% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s LA 12-month CD average of 3.450%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($2,280/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $79 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 |
CD Product Information
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 Minden, Louisiana 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 Minden, Louisiana 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 Minden, Louisiana savers easier access to their funds. For example, Carter Federal Credit Union is offering its Share Certificate/IRA Share Certificate - 6 months at 4.00% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Carter Federal Credit Union is offering its Share Certificate/IRA Share Certificate - 60 months at 4.25% 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 Minden, Louisiana 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 Minden, Louisiana 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 Minden, Louisiana 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 Minden, Louisiana 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 LA top rate of 4.25% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $425 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Minden, Louisiana CD LadderLA CD rates currently range from 2.351% (3-month) to 3.144% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Minden, Louisiana CD at 4.25% 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 SavingsLouisiana’s average 12-month CD is 3.450% 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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