Ellsworth, Maine CD rates range from 0.05% to 4.64% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current Ellsworth, Maine CD rates include Machias Savings BankMachias Savings Bank93 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.11%Real return: +0.80%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 36 Month IRA at 4.50% APY, TD BankTD Bank217 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.71%Real return: +0.60%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 24 Month TD Choice CD at 4.30% APY, Bangor Federal Credit UnionBangor Federal Credit Union175 High St Ste 7, Ellsworth, ME 04605 1730A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.80%Real return: +0.53%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 5 Year Jumbo Share Certificate at 4.23% APY, Seaboard Federal Credit UnionSeaboard Federal Credit Union200 Main St, Ellsworth, ME 04605A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.09%Real return: +0.43%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 60 Month Premium Certificate at 4.13% APY, and Maine Savings Federal Credit UnionMaine Savings Federal Credit Union25 Resort Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 15.25%Real return: +0.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering Share & IRA Certificates - 60 Month at 4.00% APY. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Ellsworth has 156 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.50% APY from Machias Savings Bank at 93 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Maine 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 23, 2026
Benefit Plus customers; interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Benefit Plus Customers
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 30 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 30 Days Interest
Interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; 3 Month Certificate requires minimum deposit of $5,000
Minimum daily balance to earn APY is $.01; $500 minimum deposit to open account
Table heading: Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Certificates & Share Certificates; Effective Date: 08/01/2025
Term: 3, 6, 9, 15, 18, 24 Months; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $500.00 and over
Effective as of 06/01/2026; View IRA/Roth IRA Certificates Rates
Effective as of 06/01/2026
Elevate Account rate: dividend 2.75%, APY 2.78%; $500 minimum balance required to open; early withdrawal penalty may apply; IRA eligible
No Early Withdrawal Penalty; $500 minimum balance required to earn APY
Dividend rate 2.65%, APY 2.68%; $500 minimum balance required to open; early withdrawal penalty may apply; IRA eligible
CD only, not available for IRAs; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
APY (as high as); Share Certificates & IRA Certificates
Dividend Rate column; Penalty for early withdrawal applies
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Penalties may apply for early withdrawal
Certificates $1,000.00 minimum; APY accurate as of 4/1/2026; dividend rate fixed for term; applies to Share and IRA Certificates
Individual Retirement Account Certificate (IRA); Dividends compounded daily and paid monthly
Minimum deposit to open the CD and obtain the APY is $500
Not available for IRA or Coverdell; Dividend rates guaranteed from time of purchase to maturity
CD special; available to Relationship Rewards, Platinum Checking, or any business checking account holders; also available as an IRA CD; visit nearest branch
IRA CD special; available only to Relationship Rewards, Platinum Checking, or any business checking account holders; also available as a CD; visit nearest branch
Minimum balance $1,000.00; for individuals only; personal checking account required; new money only; offer for new accounts opened on or after 3/4/2026
Not available for IRA
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Benefit Plus customers; interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Benefit Plus Customers
Interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
6 Month TD No Catch CD
Propel Relationship CD; requires Propel Premier Checking and Propel Preferred Savings; includes additional 0.15% APY; must be opened in a banking center; opening deposit must be new money; APY effective as of 10/14/2026
Opening deposit must be new money; early withdrawal penalties may apply; Consumer accounts available to Maine and New Hampshire residents only
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Early withdrawal subject to 90 day dividend penalty, whether earned or not.
Early withdrawal subject to 90 day dividend penalty, whether earned or not
APY (as high as); Share Certificates & IRA Certificates
Elevate Account rate: dividend 3.85%, APY 3.92%; $500 minimum balance required to open; early withdrawal penalty may apply; IRA eligible
Certificates $1,000.00 minimum; APY accurate as of 4/1/2026; dividend rate fixed for term; applies to Share and IRA Certificates
Certificate Rates (Regular and IRA); Effective October 6, 2026
Table heading: Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Certificates & Share Certificates; Effective Date: 08/01/2025
Dividend rate 3.75%, APY 3.82%; $500 minimum balance required to open; early withdrawal penalty may apply; IRA eligible
Additional deposits not allowed; dividend withdrawal allowed; certificate renewal automatic
Call to Open
Individual Retirement Account Certificate (IRA); Dividends compounded daily and paid monthly
Dividends are compounded daily and paid monthly
Jumbo Certificates have a minimum balance of $100,000; Membership eligibility required; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance $100,000; Membership eligibility required; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $50,000.00 and over
Certificates; Dividends compound monthly; Interest Rate Type: Fixed; Rates accurate as of 04/08/2026
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Dividend rates guaranteed from time of purchase to maturity
CD special; available only to Relationship Rewards Checking, Platinum Checking, or any Business Checking account holders; also available as an IRA CD; visit nearest branch
IRA CD special; available only to Relationship Rewards Checking, Platinum Checking, or any Business Checking account holders; also available as a CD; visit nearest branch
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly
Youth account
Minimum balance $1,000.00; new money only; offer for new accounts opened on or after 3/4/2026
Term: 1 Year (not available for IRA or Coverdell); Truth-in-Savings Disclosure for Certificates
Benefit Plus customers; interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Benefit Plus Customers
Interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance $100 to earn APY; Under age 18 eligible; adult co-owner required for minors under 16
12 Month TD IRA Add-Vantage CD; IRA certificate
12 Month TD No Catch CD
Propel Relationship CD; requires Propel Premier Checking and Propel Preferred Savings; includes additional 0.15% APY; must be opened in a banking center; opening deposit must be new money; APY effective as of 10/14/2026
Opening deposit must be new money; early withdrawal penalties may apply; Consumer accounts available to Maine and New Hampshire residents only
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
APY (as high as); Share Certificates & IRA Certificates
Balance: $150,000.00 and over
Dividends compounded monthly; dividends credited monthly; dividend period monthly; balance method Average Daily Balance; Additional Deposits: Not Allowed; Dividend Withdrawal: Allowed Monthly; Renewal: Automatic
Dividends Compounded Monthly; Dividends Credited Monthly; Dividends Period Monthly; Balance Method: Average Daily Balance; Additional Deposits: Not Allowed; Dividend Withdrawal: Allowed Monthly; Renewal: Automatic
Additional deposits not allowed; dividend withdrawal allowed; certificate renewal automatic
Early withdrawal subject to 180 day dividend penalty, whether earned or not.
Early withdrawal subject to 180 day dividend penalty, whether earned or not
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Certificates $1,000.00 minimum; APY accurate as of 4/1/2026; dividend rate fixed for term; applies to Share and IRA Certificates
Individual Retirement Account Certificate (IRA); Dividends compounded daily and paid monthly
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Not available for IRA or Coverdell; Dividend rates guaranteed from time of purchase to maturity
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly
IRA; variable rate
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Benefit Plus customers; interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Benefit Plus Customers
Interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Variable rate; only available as an IRA; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Rates effective October 01, 2026; IRA share certificate; not eligible for rate premiums
Rates effective 10/6/2026
Dividends compounded monthly; dividends credited monthly; dividend period monthly; balance method Average Daily Balance; Additional Deposits: Not Allowed; Dividend Withdrawal: Allowed Monthly; Renewal: Automatic
Dividends Compounded Monthly; Dividends Credited Monthly; Dividends Period Monthly; Balance Method: Average Daily Balance; Additional Deposits: Not Allowed; Dividend Withdrawal: Allowed Monthly; Renewal: Automatic
Certificate Rates (Regular and IRA); Effective October 6, 2026
Featured CD rate; Requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account; Schedule an appointment to open
Featured M&T Certificate of Deposit; requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account to open (M&T Select CD); minimum balance to obtain APY is $1.00 after opening
Special rate; Penalties may apply for early withdrawal
Penalties may apply for early withdrawal
Certificates $1,000.00 minimum; APY accurate as of 4/1/2026; dividend rate fixed for term; applies to Share and IRA Certificates
Individual Retirement Account Certificate (IRA); Dividends compounded daily and paid monthly
Dividends are compounded daily and paid monthly
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Relationship Bundle eligibility required; Bump Up CD, customer may increase rate one time during term if published rate increases; available as IRA
Effective as of 9/22/2026
Dividend Penalty: 270 days
Dividend Penalty: 270 days; Must be opened in person
Allows additional ($500 minimum) deposits; Dividend Rate column; Penalty for early withdrawal applies
Certificates; Dividends compound monthly; Interest Rate Type: Fixed; Rates accurate as of 04/08/2026
Rates accurate as of 04/08/2026
Effective as of 06/01/2026; View IRA/Roth IRA Certificates Rates
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Dividend rates guaranteed from time of purchase to maturity
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly
Benefit Plus customers; interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Benefit Plus Customers
Interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Propel Relationship CD; requires Propel Premier Checking and Propel Preferred Savings; includes additional 0.15% APY; must be opened in a banking center; opening deposit must be new money; APY effective as of 10/14/2026
Opening deposit must be new money; early withdrawal penalties may apply; Consumer accounts available to Maine and New Hampshire residents only
Deposit rates effective as of October 7, 2026
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
APY (as high as); Share Certificates & IRA Certificates
Balance: $150,000.00 and over
Certificate Rates (Regular and IRA); Effective October 6, 2026
Balance: $50,000.00 - $149,999.99
Variable rate; dividend rate changes monthly based on Federal Funds Rate; dividend rate will never be less than 2.50% or exceed 5.50%
Rates effective October 01, 2026; IRA share certificate; not eligible for rate premiums
Table heading: Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Certificates & Share Certificates; Effective Date: 08/01/2025
Balance: $1,000.00 - $49,999.99
Additional deposits not allowed; dividend withdrawal allowed; certificate renewal automatic
Special rate; Penalties may apply for early withdrawal
Penalties may apply for early withdrawal
Early withdrawal subject to 365 day dividend penalty, whether earned or not.
Early withdrawal subject to 365 day dividend penalty, whether earned or not
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Certificates $1,000.00 minimum; APY accurate as of 4/1/2026; dividend rate fixed for term; applies to Share and IRA Certificates
Individual Retirement Account Certificate (IRA); Dividends compounded daily and paid monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Interest
Dividend rates guaranteed from time of purchase to maturity
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Benefit Plus customers; interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Benefit Plus Customers
Interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
APY (as high as); Share Certificates & IRA Certificates
Balance: $150,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00 - $149,999.99
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Balance: $1,000.00 - $49,999.99
Rates effective October 01, 2026; IRA share certificate; not eligible for rate premiums
Table heading: Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Certificates & Share Certificates; Effective Date: 08/01/2025
Certificate Rates (Regular and IRA); Effective October 6, 2026
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Dividend rate printed as '3.65/%' on the page; Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Certificates $1,000.00 minimum; APY accurate as of 4/1/2026; dividend rate fixed for term; applies to Share and IRA Certificates
Jumbo Certificates have a minimum balance of $100,000; Membership eligibility required; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance $100,000; Membership eligibility required; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Individual Retirement Account Certificate (IRA); Dividends compounded daily and paid monthly
Dividends are compounded daily and paid monthly
Dividend Penalty: 540 days
Dividend Penalty: 540 days; Must be opened in person
Balance: $1,000 minimum to earn APY; Dividends paid monthly on average daily balance; Penalty for early withdrawals
Dividend rates guaranteed from time of purchase to maturity
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Interest
No Longer for Sale
Benefit Plus customers; interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Benefit Plus Customers
Interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
APY (as high as); Share Certificates & IRA Certificates
Balance: $150,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00 - $149,999.99
A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rates effective October 01, 2026; IRA share certificate; not eligible for rate premiums
Balance: $1,000.00 - $49,999.99
Table heading: Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Certificates & Share Certificates; Effective Date: 08/01/2025
Certificate Rates (Regular and IRA); Effective October 6, 2026
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Jumbo Certificates have a minimum balance of $100,000; Membership eligibility required; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance $100,000; Membership eligibility required; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Certificates $1,000.00 minimum; APY accurate as of 4/1/2026; dividend rate fixed for term; applies to Share and IRA Certificates
Penalty: 365 days
Individual Retirement Account Certificate (IRA); Dividends compounded daily and paid monthly
Dividends are compounded daily and paid monthly
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500
Minimum balance to open the account and earn the APY is $500 for Share Certificates, Traditional, SEP, Roth and Educational IRAs; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $50,000.00 and over
Dividend rates guaranteed from time of purchase to maturity
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 545 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 545 Days Interest
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Benefit Plus customers; interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Benefit Plus Customers
Interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
APY (as high as); Share Certificates & IRA Certificates
Balance: $150,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00 - $149,999.99
A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Rates effective October 01, 2026; IRA share certificate; not eligible for rate premiums
Balance: $1,000.00 - $49,999.99
Table heading: Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Certificates & Share Certificates; Effective Date: 08/01/2025
Certificate Rates (Regular and IRA); Effective October 6, 2026
Jumbo Certificates have a minimum balance of $100,000; Membership eligibility required; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance $100,000; Membership eligibility required; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $50,000.00 and over
Effective as of 9/22/2026
Balance: $500.00 - $49,999.99
Certificates $1,000.00 minimum; APY accurate as of 4/1/2026; dividend rate fixed for term; applies to Share and IRA Certificates
Penalty: 365 days
$500 minimum balance required to earn APY
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; Additional deposits not allowed; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Renews automatically
Individual Retirement Account Certificate (IRA); Dividends compounded daily and paid monthly
Compare local Ellsworth, ME 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.
Maine 12-month CD rates rose 0.041 points over the past 7 days to 3.445% APY.
Maine 6-month CD rates fell 0.017 points over the past 7 days to 3.256% APY.
Where are Maine 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 Maine average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | ME Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.094% | $104.71 | $209.42 | $523.55 | $1,047.10 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.256% | $162.80 | $325.60 | $814.00 | $1,628.00 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.445% | $172.24 | $344.48 | $861.20 | $1,722.40 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.371% | $168.57 | $337.13 | $842.83 | $1,685.65 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.294% | $164.70 | $329.39 | $823.47 | $1,646.95 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.116% | $155.80 | $311.59 | $778.98 | $1,557.95 |
| 48-Month CD | 3.141% | $157.03 | $314.06 | $785.15 | $1,570.30 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.018% | $150.90 | $301.79 | $754.48 | $1,508.95 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 23, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Maine average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | ME Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.094% | $104.71 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.256% | $162.80 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.445% | $172.24 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.294% | $164.70 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.116% | $155.80 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 3.041% blended | $760.25/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Maine average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 718 CD rates from 22 banks and 45 credit unions with locations in Ellsworth, Maine, plus national online institutions available to Maine 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: Machias Savings Bank offers a CD at 4.50% APY with a minimum deposit of $100. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Ellsworth, Maine.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Ellsworth, Maine
To find the best APYs in Ellsworth, Maine, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Ellsworth, Maine has 45 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
22.1% of residents are 65 or older, above the national average of 17.3%, making fixed-rate CDs a particularly relevant savings vehicle in this market; a low unemployment rate of 2.8% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s ME 12-month CD average of 3.445%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,198/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $145 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 |
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 Ellsworth, Maine 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 Ellsworth, Maine 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 Ellsworth, Maine savers easier access to their funds. For example, Bangor Federal Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Jumbo Share Certificate at 3.97% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Bangor Federal Credit Union is offering its 5 Year Jumbo Share Certificate at 4.23% 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 Ellsworth, Maine 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 Ellsworth, Maine 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 Ellsworth, Maine 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 Ellsworth, Maine 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 ME top rate of 4.50% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $450 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Ellsworth, Maine CD LadderME CD rates currently range from 2.094% (3-month) to 3.116% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Ellsworth, Maine CD at 4.50% 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 SavingsMaine’s average 12-month CD is 3.445% 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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