Waubun, Minnesota CD rates range from 0.05% to 8.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current Waubun, Minnesota CD rates include Midwest Bank Detroit Lakes, MNMidwest Bank Detroit Lakes, MN1211 1st St, Waubun, MN 56589A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.44%Real return: +1.60%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering CD (Certificate of Deposit) - 60 Month at 4.40% APY, Metropolitan Services Credit UnionMetropolitan Services Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%Real return: +5.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 6 Month NEW Youth CD at 8.00% APY, Nicolet BankNicolet BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.28%Real return: +1.95%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month Relationship CD at 4.75% APY, PSB of PlainviewPSB of PlainviewA-4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 9.93%Real return: +1.83%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Certificate at 4.63% APY, and Fidelity Bank & Trust (IA)Fidelity Bank & Trust (IA)A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.05%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24 Month CD at 4.50% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Waubun has 10 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.40% APY from Midwest Bank Detroit Lakes, MN at 1211 1st St, Waubun, MN 56589. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Minnesota 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 14, 2026
Special rate for new certificates only; does not apply to renewals; renews to a 6-month term at maturity; Account holder may be subject to early withdrawal penalty
Rates effective September 21, 2026; Special rate for new certificates only, does not apply to renewals; at maturity renews to 6-month term
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Limited time special offer; Balance under $100k; Jumbo ($100,000+) balances require a branch; Not available for individual retirement or business accounts; Open Online
Balance: $99,999.01 or more; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Maturity
Balance: $500 - $99,999; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Maturity
Balance: $100,000+*
Create Account
Basic Certificates
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly; early withdrawal penalty; 10 day grace period at end of term
Balance: $25,000 - $99,999*
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $1,000 - $24,999*
Interest not compounded, paid at maturity (terms of 12 months or less)
Interest on certificates with terms of 12 months or less will not be compounded and paid at maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Penalty for early withdrawal applies; Open Online or Open In Person
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Balance: $500.00 - $24,999.99
Relationship Rate; relationship balance of $50,000 or more; $1,000 minimum opening deposit
Minimum $2500 to open
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999.99
IRA; Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates have a $2,500.00 minimum balance
Compounding and Crediting Frequency: Maturity; Early Withdrawal Penalties**: 3 month loss of interest can be taken from principal
Compounding and Crediting Frequency: Maturity; Early Withdrawal Penalties**: 3 month loss of interest can be taken from principal
Balance: $150,000+
Balance: $25,000 and over
Maximum $5000
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Balance: $100,000-$149,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $50,000-$99,999
Balance: $25,000-$49,999
Balance: $500-$24,999
Balance: $2,500+
$500-$1000; limit of one CD per member; Open a Youth CD
Balance: $500 - $9,999.99
Special rate.
Promotional; available only October 6th-December 31st, 2026; new deposits only; $10,000-$1,000,000 to open; renews once at 3.65% (3.68% APY) for same 6-month term
Current CD Special; $500 minimum opening deposit required to obtain APY; penalty may be applied for early withdrawal; fees may reduce earnings; not valid with any other offer; rates effective as of 09/24/2026; expires on or before 10/18/2026
Published APY range: 4.05%-4.11%. Dividends paid at the end of each quarter and at maturity; 60 day early withdrawal penalty on 6 Month CD
Current CD Specials; $1,000 is the minimum balance requirement to obtain APY; Interest rate and APY may change after account opening; Penalty for early withdrawal
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Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $250,000.00 and over; Effective September 1, 2026
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly; early withdrawal penalty; 10 day grace period at end of term
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Jumbo Certificate
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $99,999.01 or more; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Maturity
Create Account
Basic Certificates
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Regular or IRA certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $500 - $99,999; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Maturity
Special rate as of August 18, 2026; APY effective as of August 18, 2026; Call or visit your local First Western Bank for more information
Balance: $100,000+*
Balance: $25,000.00 - $49,999.99; Regular or IRA certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
New deposits
IRA; New deposits; Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates have a $2,500.00 minimum balance
Term: 6 Months (new deposits); New deposits
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999.99
Tier 2; Balance: $2,500 minimum non-IRA, $2,000 IRA
One time NO PENALTY withdrawal
Balance: $10,000.00 - $24,999.99; Regular or IRA certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99
Current deposits
IRA; Current deposits; Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates have a $2,500.00 minimum balance
Term: 6 Months (current deposits); Current deposits
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $25,000 - $99,999*
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99; Regular or IRA certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Interest not compounded, paid at maturity (terms of 12 months or less)
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 3.54%; $100,000 minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000 - $24,999*
Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $25,000 or more
Balance: $35,000+
Create Account
Balance: $1,000+; $1,000 minimum opening balance
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly; early withdrawal penalty; 10 day grace period at end of term
Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99
FlexRate: one rate change allowed during certificate life; penalty may apply for withdrawals before maturity
Balance: $100,000-$149,999
Current CD Specials; $1,000 is the minimum balance requirement to obtain APY; Interest rate and APY may change after account opening; Penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Interest not compounded, paid at maturity (terms of 12 months or less)
Balance: $500.00
Max balance $20,000; Youth Flex Certificate only for members ages 0-21; additional deposits of $10 or more up to max limit allowed per day; one time option to change the rate offered on the same product; one time option to withdraw up to 25% of principal with no penalty
Balance: $50,000-$99,999
Moneywise Available; footnote 2 applies
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Share Certificate & IRA/Roth Share Certificate, $1,000 minimum opening balance
Jumbo Certificate
Balance: $250,000.00 and over; Effective September 1, 2026
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Regular or IRA certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $500-$24,999
Balance: $25,000.00 - $49,999.99; Regular or IRA certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
New deposits
IRA; New deposits; Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates have a $2,500.00 minimum balance
Term: 12 Months (new deposits); New deposits
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $99,999.01 or more; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Maturity
Personal and Business Accounts: Apply Online
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999.99
Balance: 1 Year
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999.99
Tier 2; Balance: $2,500 minimum non-IRA, $2,000 IRA
Special
Current CD Special; $500 minimum opening deposit required to obtain APY; penalty may be applied for early withdrawal; fees may reduce earnings; not valid with any other offer; rates effective as of 09/24/2026; expires on or before 10/18/2026
Basic Certificates
Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Method of Compounding: Daily
Create Account
Balance: $250,000.00 and over; Effective September 1, 2026
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 3.95%; $100,000 minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Rate is variable and can change at any time. Refinance your existing CD from another institution.
Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Jumbo; Minimum balance required to open account and earn the stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Yields compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Share Certificate & IRA/Roth Share Certificate, $1,000 minimum opening balance
$500 and Above; $500 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
$500 and Above; Penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Minimum $2500 to open
New deposits
IRA; New deposits; Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates have a $2,500.00 minimum balance
Term: 18 Months (new deposits); New deposits
Interest compounded and paid quarterly (terms greater than 12 months)
Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99
Current deposits
IRA; Current deposits; Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates have a $2,500.00 minimum balance
Term: 18 Months (current deposits); Current deposits
Balance: $99,999.01 or more; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Semiannually
Regular APY
Regular APY; Dividend Rate 3.74%
Rewards APY; Dividend Rate 3.74%
Balance: $100,000-$149,999
Balance: $500 - $99,999; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Semiannually
Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Standard; Minimum balance required to open account and earn the stated APY: $500/Standard; Yields compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $50,000-$99,999
Balance: $25,000 and over
Balance: $25,000 - $999,999,999.99
Tier 2; Balance: $2,500 minimum non-IRA, $2,000 IRA
Balance: $500-$24,999
Balance: $25,000 or more
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99
Create Account
Balance: $1,000+; $1,000 minimum opening balance
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly; early withdrawal penalty; 10 day grace period at end of term
Minimum $2500 to open
Rate: Prime minus 3.00%; Current Prime Rate 7.00% as of 9/17/2026; Rate applicable to new money only; IRA accounts are not eligible; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; Fees may reduce earnings
Balance: $35,000+
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 3.98%; $100,000 minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Special rate as of August 18, 2026; APY effective as of August 18, 2026; Call or visit your local First Western Bank for more information
Tier 2; Balance: $2,500 minimum non-IRA, $2,000 IRA
Jumbo Certificate
Basic Certificates
Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Jumbo; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Traditional/Roth IRA Share Certificates
Jumbo; Minimum balance required to open account and earn the stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Yields compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Share Certificate special offer; promotional 24 Months at 4.00% APY*; rates effective as of October 13, 2026
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Share Certificate & IRA/Roth Share Certificate, $1,000 minimum opening balance
$500 and Above; $500 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
$500 and Above; Penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Limited time offer. $5,000.00 of the funds must be new to Sentry Bank.
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 Month's Interest
IRA (Traditional, Roth, or Educational)
Step-Up Certificate
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $25,000 and over
Balance: $99,999.01 or more; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Annually
Interest compounded and paid quarterly (terms greater than 12 months)
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Regular or IRA certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $25,000 or more
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly; early withdrawal penalty; 10 day grace period at end of term
Create Account
Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Jumbo; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Traditional/Roth IRA Share Certificates
Jumbo; Minimum balance required to open account and earn the stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Yields compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 4.07%; $100,000 minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum $2500 to open
Jumbo Certificate
$500 and Above; $500 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
$500 and Above; Penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Basic Certificates; Available as an IRA
Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Jumbo; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Rate Bump Option: allows a one-time bump to the current rate during certificate term; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; Yields compounded monthly
Standard; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $1,000/Standard; Traditional/Roth IRA Share Certificates
Standard; Minimum balance required to open account and earn the stated APY: $500/Standard; Yields compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Share Certificate & IRA/Roth Share Certificate, $1,000 minimum opening balance
IRA (Traditional, Roth, or Educational)
Step-Up Certificate
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 4 Month's Interest
Balance: $35,000+
Balance: $25,000 and over
Balance: $99,999.01 or more; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Annually
Balance: $35,000+
Interest compounded and paid quarterly (terms greater than 12 months)
Balance: $25,000 - $999,999,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Regular or IRA certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $500 - $99,999; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Annually
Limited time offer. $5,000.00 of the funds must be new to Sentry Bank.
Balance: $10,000 - $34,999.99
Balance: $10,000 - $34,999.99
Balance: $25,000.00 - $49,999.99; Regular or IRA certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Standard; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $500/Standard; Rate Bump Option: allows a one-time bump to the current rate during certificate term; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; Yields compounded monthly
Balance: $250,000.00 and over; Effective September 1, 2026
Interest paid quarterly; Effective August 31, 2026
Youth certificate; Interest paid quarterly; Effective August 31, 2026
Balance: $10,000 - $34,999.99
Balance: $10,000 - $34,999.99
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Balance: $25,000 or more
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly; early withdrawal penalty; 10 day grace period at end of term
Create Account
Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Jumbo; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Traditional/Roth IRA Share Certificates
Jumbo; Minimum balance required to open account and earn the stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Yields compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum $2500 to open
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 4.07%; $100,000 minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
$500 and Above; $500 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
$500 and Above; Penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Basic Certificates
Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Jumbo; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Rate Bump Option: allows a one-time bump to the current rate during certificate term; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; Yields compounded monthly
Standard; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $1,000/Standard; Traditional/Roth IRA Share Certificates
Standard; Minimum balance required to open account and earn the stated APY: $500/Standard; Yields compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Share Certificate & IRA/Roth Share Certificate, $1,000 minimum opening balance
Balance: $35,000+
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 5 Month's Interest
Balance: $25,000 and over
Balance: $10,000 - $34,999.99
Balance: $10,000 - $34,999.99
Interest compounded and paid quarterly (terms greater than 12 months)
Balance: $25,000 - $999,999,999.99
Interest paid quarterly; Effective August 31, 2026
Balance: $250 - $9,999.99
Balance: $250 - $9,999.99
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Balance: $500.00
Tier 2; Balance: $2,500 minimum non-IRA, $2,000 IRA
Balance: $1,000.00 and over; Regular or IRA certificate; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Standard; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $500/Standard; Rate Bump Option: allows a one-time bump to the current rate during certificate term; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; Yields compounded monthly
Balance: $250,000.00 and over; Effective September 1, 2026
Balance: $1000-$24,999.99
A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Balance: $1,000 Minimum
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $25,000 or more
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Basic Certificates; Available as an IRA
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly; early withdrawal penalty; 10 day grace period at end of term
Minimum $2500 to open
Create Account
Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Jumbo; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Traditional/Roth IRA Share Certificates
Jumbo; Minimum balance required to open account and earn the stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Yields compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $100,000 and Above; $100,000 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 4.03%; $100,000 minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
Effective Date: 10/11/2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Month's Interest
$500 and Above; $500 is the minimum balance required to open account and earn APY; Penalty for early withdrawal
$500 and Above; Penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Jumbo; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $35,000/Jumbo; Rate Bump Option: allows a one-time bump to the current rate during certificate term; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; Yields compounded monthly
Standard; Minimum balance to open and earn stated APY: $1,000/Standard; Traditional/Roth IRA Share Certificates
Standard; Minimum balance required to open account and earn the stated APY: $500/Standard; Yields compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Share Certificate & IRA/Roth Share Certificate, $1,000 minimum opening balance
Balance: $35,000+
Balance: $250,000.00 and over; Effective September 1, 2026
Balance: $25,000 and over
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Month's Interest
Interest compounded and paid quarterly (terms greater than 12 months)
Balance: $10,000 - $34,999.99
Balance: $10,000 - $34,999.99
Balance: $25,000 - $999,999,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $99,999.01 or more; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Annually
Balance: $500 - $99,999; Daily Balance of; Payment Frequency: Annually
Balance: $250 - $9,999.99
Balance: $250 - $9,999.99
A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Balance: $500.00
Balance: $1,000 Minimum
Tier 2; Balance: $2,500 minimum non-IRA, $2,000 IRA
Compare local Waubun, MN 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.
Minnesota 12-month CD rates rose 0.019 points over the past 7 days to 3.065% APY.
Minnesota 6-month CD rates fell 0.008 points over the past 7 days to 2.898% APY.
Where are Minnesota 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 Minnesota average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | MN Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.113% | $105.62 | $211.25 | $528.13 | $1,056.25 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.898% | $144.90 | $289.80 | $724.50 | $1,449.00 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.065% | $153.23 | $306.46 | $766.15 | $1,532.30 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.165% | $158.26 | $316.52 | $791.30 | $1,582.60 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.079% | $153.93 | $307.86 | $769.65 | $1,539.30 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.893% | $144.65 | $289.30 | $723.25 | $1,446.50 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.897% | $144.84 | $289.67 | $724.18 | $1,448.35 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.054% | $152.68 | $305.36 | $763.40 | $1,526.80 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 14, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Minnesota average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | MN Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.113% | $105.62 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.898% | $144.90 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.065% | $153.23 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.079% | $153.93 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.893% | $144.65 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.809% blended | $702.33/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Minnesota average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,459 CD rates from 72 banks and 46 credit unions with locations in Waubun, Minnesota, plus national online institutions available to Minnesota 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: Midwest Bank Detroit Lakes, MN offers a CD at 4.40% APY with a minimum deposit of $25,000. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Waubun, Minnesota.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Waubun, Minnesota
To find the best APYs in Waubun, Minnesota, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Waubun, Minnesota has 46 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)
17.3% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%. At today’s MN 12-month CD average of 3.065%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,083/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $156 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 Waubun, Minnesota 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 Waubun, Minnesota 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 Waubun, Minnesota savers easier access to their funds. For example, Metropolitan Services Credit Union is offering its 6 Month NEW Youth CD at 8.00% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Midwest Bank Detroit Lakes, MN is offering its CD (Certificate of Deposit) - 60 Month 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 Waubun, Minnesota 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 Waubun, Minnesota 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 Waubun, Minnesota 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 Waubun, Minnesota 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 MN top rate of 4.40% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $440 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Waubun, Minnesota CD LadderMN CD rates currently range from 2.113% (3-month) to 2.893% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Waubun, Minnesota CD at 4.40% 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 SavingsMinnesota’s average 12-month CD is 3.065% 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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