Baltimore, Maryland CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.20% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current Baltimore, Maryland CD rates include FIRST EAGLEFIRST EAGLE201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218 2829A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.56%Real return: +1.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering Share Certificate Special - 1 Year Certificate at 5.00% APY, CFG BankCFG Bank1615 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231D3.3 ★Texas Ratio: 35.17%Real return: +0.80%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 20, 2026 offering 18 Month CD Online and In Branch at 4.50% APY, Navy Federal Credit UnionNavy Federal Credit Union6417 Petrie Way, Baltimore, MD 21237A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%Real return: +0.65%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 20, 2026 offering 12 Month Special EasyStart Certificate at 4.35% APY, First Financial of Maryland FCUFirst Financial of Maryland FCU8665 Pulaski Hwy Ste 118, Baltimore, MD 21237 3028A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.01%Real return: +0.65%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering Certificates - (Share, IRA, HSA) - 12-Month - Better Rewards at 4.35% APY, and TD BankTD Bank3603 Boston St, Baltimore, MD 21224A+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. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Baltimore has 309 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 5.00% APY from FIRST EAGLE at 201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218 2829. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Maryland 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
New Money; Share, IRA certificate special
Effective 10-22-2026
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts; Jumbo
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Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Relationship rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Minimum Balance to earn APY: $1,000.00
APYs accurate as of 03/27/2026; simple interest, not compounded; interest credited at maturity; auto-renews at maturity rate; early withdrawal penalty may apply; no monthly maintenance fees
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Balance: $2,500.00
Star Member rate
Open Now; Star Member: 0.05% APY higher than Regular Certificate of same term; Star Member has $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans
Standard CD/IRA term; minimum opening deposit CD $1,000, IRA $500
Interest Rate 2.97%; Annual Percentage Yield 3.00%
Open Now
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required
Regular, IRA & ESA Certificate; Base APY; Rates effective as of 10/22/2026; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly
Regular, IRA & ESA certificate table
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Minimum to open IRAs: $250; APY based upon funds on deposit for one year at this rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $250,000.01+; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Young Investor Option: $50.00 minimum opening deposit
APY assumes reinvestment at the same term for 12 months
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Platinum account holders; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 30 days' simple interest; Minimum Balance to Open and Obtain APY: $1,000; Rate is 0.10% higher than standard CD rates and may differ at renewal
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 30 days' simple interest; Minimum Balance to Open and Obtain APY: $1,000
Better Rewards Checking eligibility required at time of opening or renewing
70th Anniversary Special
Effective 10-22-2026
Effective 10-22-2026; Dividend Rate 3.79%, APY 3.85%
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; Jumbo CD; APY accurate as of October 18, 2026
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; APY accurate as of October 18, 2026
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts; Jumbo
Renewal
Open now
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Relationship rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
6 Month TD No Catch CD
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Youth Saver
Effective as of October 1, 2026
APY available on a new CD opened with a minimum of $1,000.00; no additional deposits during the term; early withdrawal penalty may apply; APY accurate as of October 22nd, 2026
APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity date; Penalty for early withdrawal may reduce earnings
Balance: $1M+
Requires Checking account, First Eagle debit card and monthly deposits of at least $100.00; deposit up to $100,000; funds must be new money to the Credit Union; no additional deposits after opening
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Better Rewards Checking eligibility required at time of opening or renewing
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Online CD
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Featured rate; 12-month APY
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; Jumbo CD; APY accurate as of October 18, 2026
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; APY accurate as of October 18, 2026
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Effective 10-22-2026
For members 65 and over; Effective 10-22-2026
Rates effective 10/1/26
Set appointment to open; Requires SECU Total Checking - Platinum level; Only available to members with a SECU Total Checking & Rewards account that qualified for the platinum rewards level in the last 3 months
Effective 10-22-2026
Dividends compounded daily, paid monthly
Set appointment to open; Requires SECU Total Checking - Gold level; Only available to members with a SECU Total Checking & Rewards account that qualified for the gold rewards level in the last 3 months
Set appointment to open; Jumbo CD
Open now
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts; Jumbo
Special rate on select new CD accounts for balances $100,000 and above; open with a Truist banker; renews at the standard rate (0.05% APY)
Dividend Rate 3.00%; Minimum balance for certificates is $500
Open now; Add-on CD
Fixed or IRA; Membership eligibility required; early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Relationship rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
12 Month TD IRA Add-Vantage CD; IRA certificate
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
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
Better Rewards Checking eligibility required at time of opening or renewing
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Available for IRA proceeds transferred from another IRA custodian only; Inherited IRAs are ineligible
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts; Jumbo
Effective 10-22-2026
Open now
IRA certificate
IRA certificate
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Star Member rate
Open Now; Star Member: 0.05% APY higher than Regular Certificate of same term; Star Member has $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans
Auto-renews at next highest term unless withdrawn at maturity; not offered on IRAs
Open Now
APY available on a new CD opened with a minimum of $1,000.00; no additional deposits during the term; early withdrawal penalty may apply; APY accurate as of October 22nd, 2026
APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity date; Penalty for early withdrawal may reduce earnings
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to earn APY is the same as the required minimum opening balance
IRA/ESA; Minimum Balance $100
Regular Certificates; Minimum Balance $1,000
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Better Rewards Checking eligibility required at time of opening or renewing
Rates effective 10/1/26
Rates effective 10/1/26
Rates effective 10/1/26
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Dividends compounded daily, paid monthly
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; Jumbo CD; APY accurate as of October 18, 2026
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; APY accurate as of October 18, 2026
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Effective 10-22-2026
Super tier; Coverdell IRAs not eligible for $25,000 minimum tier; Effective 10-22-2026
Set appointment to open; Jumbo CD
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts; Jumbo
Open now
IRA certificate
Fixed or IRA; Membership eligibility required; early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Effective Date: October 18, 2026; Fixed or IRA; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed; Excludes Roth IRA
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Effective as of October 1, 2026
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Better Rewards Checking eligibility required at time of opening or renewing
Rates effective 10/1/26
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; Jumbo CD; APY accurate as of October 18, 2026
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; APY accurate as of October 18, 2026
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Compounded & Credited: Monthly
Dividend Rate and APY as of October 1, 2026; Contact Member Services
Dividends compounded daily, paid monthly
For members 50 and over; Effective 10-22-2026
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts; Jumbo
Open now
IRA certificate
Effective Date: October 18, 2026; Fixed or IRA; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed; Excludes Roth IRA
Bump-Up product; only 36 month option listed
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1M+
Balance: $250,000.01+; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Rates effective 10/1/26
Effective 10-22-2026
Dividend Rate 3.50%; Minimum balance for certificates is $500
Effective 10-22-2026
Dividends compounded daily, paid monthly
Effective 10-22-2026
Super tier; Coverdell IRAs not eligible for $25,000 minimum tier; Effective 10-22-2026
Effective Date: October 18, 2026; Fixed or IRA; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed; Excludes Roth IRA
No Longer for Sale
Open now
IRA certificate
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Mini-Jumbo Share Certificates; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
IRA; Minimum to Open: $20,000
Balance: $250,000.01+; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Owners of Bump-Up Certificates may change the dividend rate once during the term; Withdrawal before maturity incurs early withdrawal penalty
Owners may change the dividend rate once during the term; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Balance: $1M+
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 will or may be imposed
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Star Member rate
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Rates effective 10/1/26
Dividend Rate and APY as of October 1, 2026; Contact Member Services
Online CD
5-year online CD
Effective 10-22-2026
Dividends compounded daily, paid monthly
Effective 10-22-2026
Effective 10-22-2026
Super tier; Coverdell IRAs not eligible for $25,000 minimum tier; Effective 10-22-2026
Effective Date: October 18, 2026; Fixed or IRA; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed; Excludes Roth IRA
Rates effective as of 06/25/26; withdrawals during term subject to penalty of 90 days of interest
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Open now
IRA certificate
Step up to a higher rate one time during the CD term
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Mini-Jumbo Share Certificates; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
IRA; Minimum to Open: $20,000
Balance: $250,000.01 and over; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Owners of Bump-Up Certificates may change the dividend rate once during the term; Withdrawal before maturity incurs early withdrawal penalty
Compare local Baltimore, MD 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.
Maryland 12-month CD rates fell 0.001 points over the past 7 days to 3.282% APY.
Maryland 6-month CD rates rose 0.030 points over the past 7 days to 2.809% APY.
Where are Maryland 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 Maryland average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | MD Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.755% | $87.75 | $175.50 | $438.75 | $877.50 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.809% | $140.46 | $280.92 | $702.30 | $1,404.60 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.282% | $164.12 | $328.24 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.180% | $159.00 | $318.01 | $795.02 | $1,590.05 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.033% | $151.64 | $303.28 | $758.20 | $1,516.40 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.002% | $150.09 | $300.18 | $750.45 | $1,500.90 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.925% | $146.25 | $292.49 | $731.23 | $1,462.45 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.996% | $149.82 | $299.63 | $749.08 | $1,498.15 |
| 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 Maryland average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | MD Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.755% | $87.75 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.809% | $140.46 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.282% | $164.12 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.033% | $151.64 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.002% | $150.09 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.776% blended | $694.06/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Maryland average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,150 CD rates from 36 banks and 54 credit unions with locations in Baltimore, Maryland, plus national online institutions available to Maryland 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: FIRST EAGLE offers a CD at 5.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Baltimore, Maryland.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Baltimore, Maryland
To find the best APYs in Baltimore, Maryland, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Baltimore, Maryland has 54 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
15.3% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; an unemployment rate of 6.5% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s MD 12-month CD average of 3.282%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,648/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $153 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 Baltimore, Maryland 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 Baltimore, Maryland 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 Baltimore, Maryland savers easier access to their funds. For example, First Financial of Maryland FCU is offering its Certificates - (Share, IRA, HSA) - 6-Month - Better Rewards at 4.15% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, CFG Bank is offering its 60 Month CD Online and In Branch at 4.40% 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 Baltimore, Maryland 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 Baltimore, Maryland 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 Baltimore, Maryland 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 Baltimore, Maryland 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 MD top rate of 5.00% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $500 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Baltimore, Maryland CD LadderMD CD rates currently range from 1.755% (3-month) to 3.002% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Baltimore, Maryland CD at 5.00% 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 SavingsMaryland’s average 12-month CD is 3.282% 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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