Cumberland, Maryland CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.20% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current Cumberland, Maryland CD rates include WEPCO Federal Credit UnionWEPCO Federal Credit Union1101 E Oldtown Rd, Cumberland, MD 21502 4039A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.89%Real return: +0.36%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering Share Certificate - 24 Months at 4.06% APY, M&T BankM&T Bank166 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.11%Real return: +0.15%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 18 MONTH SELECT Certificate of Deposit at 3.85% APY, Chessie Federal Credit UnionChessie Federal Credit Union122 W Union St, Cumberland, MD 21502A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.92%Real return: +0.12%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 60 Month IRA Share Certificate at 3.82% APY, Act 1st Federal Credit UnionAct 1st Federal Credit Union11905 Messick Rd SE, Cumberland, MD 21502A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.54%Real return: +0.05%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering Share Certificate - 12 Months at 3.75% APY, and Dollar Bank, Federal Savings BankDollar Bank, Federal Savings Bank1275 National Hwy, Cumberland, MD 21502A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.29%Real return: -0.35%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 21, 2026 offering 60 Month Relationship CD at 3.35% APY. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Cumberland has 74 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.06% APY from WEPCO Federal Credit Union at 1101 E Oldtown Rd, Cumberland, MD 21502 4039. 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
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
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
New Money; Share, IRA certificate special
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Balance: $2,500.00
Effective 10-22-2026
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
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
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
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts; Jumbo
Open now
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
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
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Young Investor Option: $50.00 minimum opening deposit
APY assumes reinvestment at the same term for 12 months
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
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
Early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Auto-renews at next highest term unless withdrawn at maturity; not offered on IRAs
Interest rate fixed for specified term; penalty for early withdrawal
Current rates as of October 1, 2025
Rewards APY
Minimum Deposit $500
Balance: $250.00 - $99,999,999.99
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
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
Better Rewards Checking eligibility required at time of opening or renewing
Balance: $1M+
70th Anniversary Special
Featured rate from homepage promotional carousel
Regular And IRA Share Certificates ($500 Minimum); Not offered for IRA Certificate
Balance: $250,000 - $999,999
Effective 10-22-2026
Effective 10-22-2026; Dividend Rate 3.79%, APY 3.85%
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Star Member rate
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
Not eligible for IRA Terms; minimum balance $500 to open
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
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Minimum Deposit $1,000 (IRA $250)
Open Now
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
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum Deposit $500
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
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)
Balance: $250.00 - $99,999,999.99
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Jumbo certificate; cannot be opened online, visit any branch or call 1-800-877-6440; dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
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
Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Special Rate; Featured rate - see all rate specials
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity date; Penalty for early withdrawal may reduce earnings
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Better Rewards Checking eligibility required at time of opening or renewing
Star Member rate
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
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
Add-On; effective as of October 1, 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
Open Now
Maximum Balance $1,000.00; Traditional, Roth & Coverdell Education; Rates Set: Monthly; Add funds at any time throughout the certificate term up to $1,000; Limit One Per Member Under 18 Years of Age; Must have a Regular IRA Savings Account in order to open; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to earn APY is the same as the required minimum opening balance
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $1M+
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Regular And IRA Share Certificates ($500 Minimum)
Maximum Balance $1,000; Add funds throughout the certificate term; Rates Set: Monthly; Limit One Per Member; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1.00 - $1,000.00; Rates set monthly; Add funds at any time throughout the certificate term up to $1,000; Limit one per member under 18 years of age; Early withdrawal penalty applies
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
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
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Minimum Deposit $500
Balance: $250.00 - $99,999,999.99
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
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
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
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
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Minimum balance to earn APY is the same as the required minimum opening balance
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
IRA/ESA; Minimum Balance $100
Regular Certificates; Minimum Balance $1,000
Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Interest rate fixed for specified term; penalty for early withdrawal
Regular Certificate Specials; Fees could reduce earnings; early withdrawal penalty applies; Upon maturity renews to a 52-Week Regular Share or IRA Certificate
Regular APY
Rewards APY
Regular APY
Rewards APY
Rewards APY
Better Rewards Checking eligibility required at time of opening or renewing
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
All CDs require a $500 minimum deposit to open; Interest is compounded daily
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
Variable-Rate; dividends compounded and credited monthly; effective as of September 23, 2026
Variable-Rate Certificate; Min. to Earn APY: $50; dividends compounded and credited monthly
Minimum Balance to earn APY: $250.00
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Balance: $500+; Minimum Deposit $500+
Balance: $250.00 - $99,999,999.99
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Effective as of October 1, 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
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $250,000.01+; Dividend Earnings: $24,409.71; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA options
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Featured certificate rate from the Certificates section banner; certificates require a $1,000 minimum to open. Full certificate rate table not in source content.
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Dividend Earnings: $8,855.36; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA options
Star Member rate
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Dividend Earnings: $874.69; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA options
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
Balance: $1M+
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
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
Open Now
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Dividend Earnings: $85.30; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA options
Minimum to open IRAs: $250; APY based upon funds on deposit for one year at this rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Better Rewards Checking eligibility required at time of opening or renewing
Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; Effective as of Friday, October 23rd, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
Balance: $250,000 - $999,999
Rates effective 10/1/26
Rates effective 10/1/26
Rates effective 10/1/26
Jumbo certificate; APY in effect for the term but may change on renewal; compounded and credited quarterly
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Balance: $500+; Minimum Deposit $500+
Balance: $250.00 - $99,999,999.99
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
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
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; 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: $250,000 - $999,999
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Minimum to open IRAs: $250; APY based upon funds on deposit for one year at this rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Star Member rate
Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
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
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
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Open Now
Balance: $1.00 - $3,000.00; Rates set monthly; Add funds at any time throughout the certificate term up to $3,000; Limit one per member under 18 years of age; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Minimum Add'l Deposit: $25; Maximum deposit cap on IRA products: $250,000
Better Rewards Checking eligibility required at time of opening or renewing
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; Effective as of Friday, October 23rd, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
Balance: $100,000 - $249,999
36 Month Share Certificates have a 1 time step-up feature
Balance: $500 - $99,999
Rates effective 10/1/26
Jumbo certificate; APY in effect for the term but may change on renewal; compounded and credited quarterly
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Balance: $500+; Minimum Deposit $500+
Balance: $250.00 - $99,999,999.99
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
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
Star Member rate
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
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
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; Effective as of Friday, October 23rd, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Open Now
Balance: $250,000 - $999,999
Rates effective 10/1/26
Jumbo certificate; APY in effect for the term but may change on renewal; compounded and credited quarterly
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Jumbo certificate; must maintain minimum $10,000.00 balance to earn advertised APY
Term taken from the page's Traditional, Educational, and Roth IRA Share Certificates section; the source table's term cells are blank
Minimum to open IRAs: $250; APY based upon funds on deposit for one year at this rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required
Minimum deposit $1,000; dividends paid monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Balance: $250.00 - $99,999,999.99
Balance: $500+; Minimum Deposit $500+
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
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
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
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
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.
Minimum Add'l Deposit: $25; Maximum deposit cap on IRA products: $250,000
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
Star Member rate
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
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
Open Now
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; Effective as of Friday, October 23rd, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance: $250,000 - $999,999
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required
Rates effective 10/1/26
Jumbo certificate; APY in effect for the term but may change on renewal; compounded and credited quarterly
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Jumbo certificate; must maintain minimum $10,000.00 balance to earn advertised APY
Compare local Cumberland, 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 35 banks and 54 credit unions with locations in Cumberland, 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: WEPCO Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 4.06% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Cumberland, Maryland.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Cumberland, Maryland
To find the best APYs in Cumberland, Maryland, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Cumberland, 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
23.2% 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. At today’s MD 12-month CD average of 3.282%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($3,431/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $113 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 Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, Maryland savers easier access to their funds. For example, Chessie Federal Credit Union is offering its 6 Month IRA Share Certificate at 2.53% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, WEPCO Federal Credit Union is offering its Share Certificate - 60 Months at 4.06% 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 Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, 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 4.06% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $406 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, Maryland CD at 4.06% 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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