West Chesterfield, Massachusetts CD rates from banks and credit unions serving Massachusetts range from 2.00% to 5.05% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 31, 2026. Current West Chesterfield, Massachusetts CD rates include Usalliance Credit UnionUsalliance Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.11%Real return: +1.35%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 30, 2026 offering 18 Month Certificate at 5.05% APY, Energy Credit UnionEnergy Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.81%Real return: +1.05%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 29, 2026 offering 60 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.75% APY, Leader BankLeader BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.22%Real return: +1.00%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 31, 2026 offering Certificate of Deposit - 4 Years at 4.70% APY, Direct Federal Credit UnionDirect Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.68%Real return: +0.95%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 28, 2026 offering 18 Month CD Share Certificate - Jumbo at 4.65% APY, and Cranberry Federal Credit UnionCranberry Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.35%Real return: +0.89%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 29, 2026 offering 12-Month Traditional/Roth IRA CD at 4.59% APY. CD rates as of October 31, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
West Chesterfield is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 783 institutions serving the Massachusetts area are available to West Chesterfield residents, with CD rates as high as 5.05% APY from Usalliance Credit Union. 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
Rates accurate as of August 14, 2024
Rates accurate as of August 14, 2024
Jumbo rates apply for deposits of $100,000 or more; New Money Only
New Money Only
4.40% APY on balances $100,000+; New Money Only
Market-Leading Rates; Rates effective as of 9/22/26
Min. Balance to Open and Earn APY: $1,000; Monthly Service Charge:
Term Certificates (Minimum to Open $1,000.00); Rates effective 10-28-2026
SPECIAL
Open Online
Interest compounded monthly; early withdrawal penalty may apply; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Certificate of Deposit and IRA Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Rates fixed at account opening; early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum Balance To Earn APY: $1000
Minimum balance of $1,000 required to obtain disclosed APY
Balance: $1,000 & up; Requires Prime Time Checking account
Penalty on early withdrawal of certificates applies
Penalty on early withdrawal of certificates applies
Balance: $100,000.00 minimum daily balance to earn APY; Relationship CD pricing table
Balance: $500.00 minimum daily balance to earn APY; Relationship rate requires Relationship Checking; 3 month term is for Certificates only, not IRAs
Effective Date: March 13, 2026
New money to the Bank required; Interest paid at maturity
Rates effective: May 8, 2026
Certificates and IRAs; 3 month term available for Certificates only
Balance: $100,000.00 minimum daily balance to earn APY
Minimum daily balance of $25,000 to earn APY; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Certain rate restrictions & requirements apply; any term between 6 and 60 months may be negotiated
Call To Get Started; Penalty for early withdrawal
Penalty for early withdrawal applies; APY accurate as of 09/08/2026
CD Specials Rates; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Featured on homepage rates banner; minimum balance per Rate Sheet (not included in source)
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Membership to GFA Federal Credit Union requires a $10 balance in a savings or checking account; Early withdrawal is subject to penalty and may reduce earnings
Rates accurate as of August 14, 2024
Rates accurate as of August 14, 2024
Maximum opening deposit amount of $500,000.00; Fees could reduce earnings; early withdrawal penalty may apply; CD automatically renews at then-offered rate
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $1,000; $250,000 maximum deposit; Rate effective as of 26 October, 2026
Min. Balance to Open and Earn APY: $1,000; Monthly Service Charge:
Minimum to open $5,000 and minimum required to earn APY $5,000; Rates effective as of October 14, 2026; Business CDs are subject to a penalty for early withdrawal
Market-Leading Rates; Rates effective as of 9/22/26
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 months' interest
Personal or Business; Interest Rate Tier: N/A
Available as IRA CD
Tier 1; Minimum Deposit ($500); Tier level determined by opening deposit; All IRA Certificates post dividends at maturity; 2 Month Dividend Penalty for early withdrawal on terms of 12 months or under
Tier 2; Minimum Deposit ($25,000); Tier level determined by opening deposit; All IRA Certificates post dividends at maturity; 2 Month Dividend Penalty for early withdrawal on terms of 12 months or under
Tier 1; Dividend Penalty: 2 Month for early withdrawal; Tier level determined by opening deposit
Certain rate restrictions & requirements apply; any term between 6 and 60 months may be negotiated
Minimum deposit of $250 for the 6-month term
Call To Get Started; $250 minimum for 6-month term; Penalty for early withdrawal
Penalty for early withdrawal applies; APY accurate as of 09/08/2026
Earn additional annualized bonus equal to interest in first six months if you also close on a home mortgage loan with Leader Bank within the six-month term (additional 4.00%); 8.00% effective annualized return
Certificates of Deposit Specials
Balance: $500.00 & More; Rates current as of 10/21/2026
Minimum to open $500; minimum required to earn APY $500; maximum deposit $250,000.00; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Term Certificates (Minimum to Open $1,000.00); Rates effective 10-28-2026
Dividend rate 3.90%
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to earn stated APY
Maximum Balance: $1,000,000 per member; Rates effective as of 10/22/2026; Less than 1 Year certificate dividends post at maturity
Rates effective as of 10/23/2026; NCUA-insured; Certificate rate fixed upon opening; Dividend 3.910%
Regular CD; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; AllCom membership required
Open Online
Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity; Minimum daily balance to obtain APY $10.00
Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity; APY effective 10/01/2026 and subject to change
Minimum daily balance to obtain APY $10.00; Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Method of Compounding: Simple
Certificate of Deposit and IRA Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Rates fixed at account opening; early withdrawal penalties may apply
Short Term Statement Certificates of Deposit; IRA; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawals, with tax implications; additional maturities available
Must Open In-Branch
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Term Certificates (Minimum to Open $1,000.00); Rates effective 10-28-2026
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $1,000; $250,000 maximum deposit; Rate effective as of 26 October, 2026
Min. Balance to Open and Earn APY: $1,000; Monthly Service Charge:
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to earn stated APY
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 months' interest
Tier 1; Minimum Deposit (1,000); Tier level determined by opening deposit; All IRA Certificates post dividends at maturity; 2 Month Dividend Penalty for early withdrawal on terms of 12 months or under
Tier 2; Minimum Deposit (25,000); Tier level determined by opening deposit; All IRA Certificates post dividends at maturity; 2 Month Dividend Penalty for early withdrawal on terms of 12 months or under
Tier 1; Dividend Penalty: 2 Month for early withdrawal; Tier level determined by opening deposit
Certificates of Deposit Specials
Balance: $500.00 & More; Rates current as of 10/21/2026
Promotional offer available to new or existing checking account customers only; new customers must open an Advantage Checking account at the same time; minimum CD opening deposit $2,500 to obtain promotional APY; automatically renews at maturity for 12 months at the then current 12-month rate
Minimum to open a CD is $500 and the minimum required to earn APY is $500; CDs are subject to a penalty for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of October 14, 2026
Open Online; rate fixed and guaranteed for the term; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA Certificate
SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA Certificate; Certificates of Deposit rates are guaranteed for the length of the term
Personal or Business; Interest Rate Tier: N/A
Balance: $100,000.00 minimum daily balance to earn APY; Relationship CD pricing table
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Traditional/Roth IRA Term Deposit Certificate; Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity; APY effective 10/01/2026 and subject to change
Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Minimum daily balance to obtain APY $10.00; Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Membership to GFA Federal Credit Union requires a $10 balance in a savings or checking account; Early withdrawal is subject to penalty and may reduce earnings
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Certain rate restrictions & requirements apply; any term between 6 and 60 months may be negotiated
Call To Get Started; Penalty for early withdrawal
Penalty for early withdrawal applies; APY accurate as of 09/08/2026
Balance: $1,000 & up; Requires Prime Time Checking account
Learn about our IRAs; IRA/Roth Certificates of Deposit; Open at any Metro location
Early Withdraw Fee does apply
Traditional & Roth IRA's
Effective as of October 16th, 2026
Effective as of October 16th, 2026
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Jumbo Dividend Rate; members investing $100,000 or more in aggregate Share Certificate balances
Special Rate
Jumbo rates apply for deposits of $100,000 or more; New Money Only
Exclusive High-Yield CD Offer; Up to $250,000; Rate effective as of 26 October, 2026
Min. Balance to Open and Earn APY: $1,000; Monthly Service Charge:
New Money Only
4.65% APY on balances $100,000+; New Money Only
SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA Certificate
SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA Certificates; Dividend Rate 4.40%; APY 4.50%; Minimum to Earn APY $500
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to earn stated APY
Learn about our IRAs; IRA/Roth Certificates of Deposit; Open at any Metro location
Relationship Jumbo Certificate & IRA
Balance: $100,000.00 minimum daily balance to earn APY; Relationship CD pricing table
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 months' interest
CD Special; A minimum balance of $10,000 is required to open and obtain the APY; Personal accounts only; Maximum deposit amount is $500,000 for Special CDs; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Traditional and Roth IRA CD; Rates effective 10.19.2026
Method of Compounding: Monthly
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
CD Rates; Certificate of Deposit
Homepage banner text: CD Rates 12 - 18 Months 4.25 APY (Annual Percentage Yield)
Certificates of Deposit Specials
Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance: $1,000 & up; Requires Prime Time Checking account
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Term Certificates (Minimum to Open $1,000.00); Rates effective 10-28-2026
Balance: $500.00 minimum daily balance to earn APY; Relationship rate requires Relationship Checking
Rates effective 10.19.2026
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Eligibility: Primary or Joint Owner on Relationship Rewards Checking; Open Online
Rates effective: October 21, 2026; $1,000 balance needed to earn the stated APY
Individual Retirement Accounts
Compounded: Daily
Traditional/Roth IRA Term Deposit Certificate; Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity; APY effective 10/01/2026 and subject to change
Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Minimum daily balance to obtain APY $10.00; Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Balance: $100,000.00 minimum daily balance to earn APY
Open Online
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Exclusive High-Yield CD Offer; Rate effective as of 26 October, 2026
Min. Balance to Open and Earn APY: $1,000; Monthly Service Charge:
SPECIAL OFFER; Rates effective as of October 28, 2026
SPECIAL OFFER; One-time bump-up option available; Rates effective as of October 28, 2026; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to earn stated APY
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 months' interest
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Traditional/Roth IRA Term Deposit Certificate; Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity; APY effective 10/01/2026 and subject to change
Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Minimum daily balance to obtain APY $10.00; Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Term Certificates (Minimum to Open $1,000.00); Rates effective 10-28-2026
Membership to GFA Federal Credit Union requires a $10 balance in a savings or checking account; Early withdrawal is subject to penalty and may reduce earnings
Certificates may be subject to penalty for early withdrawal; $250,000 maximum deposit per Member
Minimum Average Daily Balance To Earn APY: $500; Maximum deposit $250,000 per member; Certificates may be subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Jumbo; $50,000 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $500.00 & More; Rates current as of 10/21/2026
Individual Retirement Accounts
Minimum Daily Balance*; aggregate maximum total deposit balance limit of $5,000,000.00 per primary tax owner for this product
Aggregate maximum total deposit balance limit of $5,000,000.00 per primary tax owner; minimum daily balance to open account and earn APY
Jumbo CD; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; AllCom membership required
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply
APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for full term; interest compounded and paid monthly; substantial penalty for early withdrawals
Certificate of deposit
Regular CD; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; AllCom membership required
Traditional and Roth IRA CD; Rates effective 10.19.2026
Rates effective 10.19.2026
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Premier5 Banking APY
Available exclusively to organizations with documented 501c status; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Premier Spending APY; Higher CD/IRA rates available to Premier Spending clients; Open Online
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); PrimaryPlus Banking APY
Plus Spending APY; Higher CD/IRA rates available to Plus Spending clients; Open Online
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Standard APY
Min. Balance to Open and Earn APY: $1,000; Monthly Service Charge:
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to earn stated APY
Membership to GFA Federal Credit Union requires a $10 balance in a savings or checking account; Early withdrawal is subject to penalty and may reduce earnings
Traditional/Roth IRA Term Deposit Certificate; Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity; APY effective 10/01/2026 and subject to change
Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Minimum daily balance to obtain APY $10.00; Penalty may be applied on funds withdrawn prior to maturity
Individual Retirement Accounts
Jumbo; $50,000 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Term Certificates (Minimum to Open $1,000.00); Rates effective 10-28-2026
Jumbo CD; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; AllCom membership required
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Regular CD; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; AllCom membership required
APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for full term; interest compounded and paid monthly; substantial penalty for early withdrawals
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Premier5 Banking APY
Available exclusively to organizations with documented 501c status; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Premier Spending APY; Higher CD/IRA rates available to Premier Spending clients; Open Online
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); PrimaryPlus Banking APY
Plus Spending APY; Higher CD/IRA rates available to Plus Spending clients; Open Online
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Standard APY
Rates effective as of Tuesday, October 20, 2026; Open Online
Fixed-term rate
Dividends compound monthly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Minimum Balance to Earn APY: $500
APY effective October 21, 2026; assumes rollover and funds remain on deposit for one year; early withdrawal penalty may apply
APY effective October 21, 2026; Minimum balance to obtain APY is $20; Minimum deposit to open account is $500; A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawals
Open Online
Min. Balance to Open and Earn APY: $1,000; Monthly Service Charge:
Membership to GFA Federal Credit Union requires a $10 balance in a savings or checking account; Early withdrawal is subject to penalty and may reduce earnings
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to earn stated APY
Individual Retirement Accounts
Jumbo; $50,000 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Individual Retirement Account
Term Certificates (Minimum to Open $1,000.00); Rates effective 10-28-2026
Jumbo CD; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; AllCom membership required
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Regular CD; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; AllCom membership required
Fixed-term rate
Dividends compound monthly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Minimum balance of $1,000 required to obtain disclosed APY
Individual Retirement Account; Minimum balance of $500 required to obtain the disclosed APY
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Premier5 Banking APY
Available exclusively to organizations with documented 501c status; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Premier Spending APY; Higher CD/IRA rates available to Premier Spending clients; Open Online
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); PrimaryPlus Banking APY
Plus Spending APY; Higher CD/IRA rates available to Plus Spending clients; Open Online
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Standard APY
Rates effective as of Tuesday, October 20, 2026; Open Online
Minimum daily balance of $25,000 to earn APY; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
APY effective October 21, 2026; Minimum balance to obtain APY is $20; Minimum deposit to open account is $500; A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawals
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000.00 minimum daily balance to earn APY; Relationship CD pricing table
Min. Balance to Open and Earn APY: $1,000; Monthly Service Charge:
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to earn stated APY
Jumbo CD; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; AllCom membership required
Individual Retirement Accounts
Jumbo; $50,000 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Term Certificates (Minimum to Open $1,000.00); Rates effective 10-28-2026
Regular CD; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; AllCom membership required
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Fixed-term rate
Dividends compound monthly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Minimum balance of $1,000 required to obtain disclosed APY
Individual Retirement Account; Minimum balance of $500 required to obtain the disclosed APY
Balance: $500 - $24,999.99; Open Now
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Premier5 Banking APY
Available exclusively to organizations with documented 501c status; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Premier Spending APY; Higher CD/IRA rates available to Premier Spending clients; Open Online
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); PrimaryPlus Banking APY
Plus Spending APY; Higher CD/IRA rates available to Plus Spending clients; Open Online
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Standard APY
Rates effective as of Tuesday, October 20, 2026; Open Online
Minimum daily balance of $25,000 to earn APY; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
APY effective October 21, 2026; assumes rollover and funds remain on deposit for one year; early withdrawal penalty may apply
APY effective October 21, 2026; Minimum balance to obtain APY is $20; Minimum deposit to open account is $500; A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawals
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Compare local West Chesterfield, MA 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.
Massachusetts 12-month CD rates rose 0.011 points over the past 7 days to 2.791% APY.
Massachusetts 6-month CD rates rose 0.012 points over the past 7 days to 2.699% APY.
Where are Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | MA Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.073% | $103.66 | $207.32 | $518.30 | $1,036.60 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.699% | $134.97 | $269.93 | $674.83 | $1,349.65 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.791% | $139.57 | $279.14 | $697.85 | $1,395.70 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.866% | $143.30 | $286.59 | $716.48 | $1,432.95 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.654% | $132.70 | $265.39 | $663.48 | $1,326.95 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.519% | $125.95 | $251.90 | $629.75 | $1,259.50 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.360% | $118.00 | $236.00 | $590.00 | $1,180.00 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.512% | $125.62 | $251.23 | $628.08 | $1,256.15 |
| 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 Massachusetts average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | MA Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.073% | $103.66 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.699% | $134.97 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.791% | $139.57 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.654% | $132.70 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.519% | $125.95 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.547% blended | $636.85/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Massachusetts average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,759 CD rates from 66 banks and 68 credit unions with locations in West Chesterfield, Massachusetts, plus national online institutions available to Massachusetts 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: Usalliance Credit Union offers a CD at 5.05% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in West Chesterfield, Massachusetts.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in West Chesterfield, Massachusetts
To find the best APYs in West Chesterfield, Massachusetts, start with credit unions and online-only banks: West Chesterfield, Massachusetts has 68 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 (state-level data shown; city data not available)
17.9% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%. At today’s MA 12-month CD average of 2.791%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,723/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $160 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 West Chesterfield, Massachusetts 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 West Chesterfield, Massachusetts 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 West Chesterfield, Massachusetts savers easier access to their funds. For example, River Works Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.50% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Energy Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.75% 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 West Chesterfield, Massachusetts 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 West Chesterfield, Massachusetts 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 West Chesterfield, Massachusetts 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 West Chesterfield, Massachusetts 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 MA top rate of 5.05% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $505 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
West Chesterfield, Massachusetts CD LadderMA CD rates currently range from 2.073% (3-month) to 2.519% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a West Chesterfield, Massachusetts CD at 5.05% 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 SavingsMassachusetts’s average 12-month CD is 2.791% 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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