Sullivan, New Hampshire CD rates from banks and credit unions serving New Hampshire range from 0.05% to 4.76% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current Sullivan, New Hampshire CD rates include Piscataqua Savings BankPiscataqua Savings BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%Real return: +1.06%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 5 Year CD at 4.76% APY, Machias Savings BankMachias Savings BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.11%Real return: +0.80%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 36 Month IRA at 4.50% APY, Align Credit UnionAlign Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.06%Real return: +0.80%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering 1.5 Year CD at 4.50% APY, GFA Federal Credit UnionGFA Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.25%Real return: +0.75%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering Term Share Certificates - 48 Months at 4.45% APY, and St Marys Bank Credit UnionSt Marys Bank Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.56%Real return: +0.65%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering 18-Month Promo CD at 4.35% APY. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Sullivan is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 658 institutions serving the New Hampshire area are available to Sullivan residents, with CD rates as high as 4.76% APY from Piscataqua Savings Bank. 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
Interest compounded monthly; early withdrawal penalty may apply; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Premium
Minimum daily balance to earn APY is $.01; $500 minimum deposit to open account
Effective September 18, 2025; Compounding: Monthly; *APY based on minimum deposit; Automatic renewal; Withdrawals of principal allowed with penalty; Withdrawals of dividends allowed without penalty
Call to get started; Penalty for early withdrawal
Penalty for early withdrawal applies; APY accurate as of 09/08/2026
Open an Account: Visit a branch
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
Special Offer
Effective 10-18-2026
Benefit Plus customers; interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Benefit Plus Customers
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 30 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 30 Days Interest
Interest compounded daily; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Method of Compounding: Simple; Personal accounts only
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Minimum opening deposit $1,000; interest compounded monthly; substantial penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: Minimum Balance to Earn APY $500.00; Dividend Rate 1.00%
Effective Date: 10/12/2026; $500 Minimum Balance Required
Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of Tuesday, September 8, 2026
$500 minimum to open
Also available as IRA CD
Call to get started; Penalty for early withdrawal; 6-month term requires $250 minimum
Minimum deposit of $250 for the 6-month term
Penalty for early withdrawal applies; APY accurate as of 09/08/2026
Certificate Special; No additional deposits allowed during the term of the Certificate; excludes Youth Accounts
Method of Compounding: Simple
Business & Personal CD; effective date of 8/20/2026
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective 10/16/2026
APY effective as of 10/16/2026
Minimum balance of $1,000.00; no additional deposits allowed during the term of the Certificates; early withdrawal penalty applies
Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Premium
Effective September 18, 2025; Compounding: Monthly; *APY based on minimum deposit; Automatic renewal; Withdrawals of principal allowed with penalty; Withdrawals of dividends allowed without penalty
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.49%
CD special; available to Relationship Rewards, Platinum Checking, or any business checking account holders; also available as an IRA CD; visit nearest branch
IRA CD special; available only to Relationship Rewards, Platinum Checking, or any business checking account holders; also available as a CD; visit nearest branch
Interest compounded monthly; early withdrawal penalty may apply; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
$500 minimum to open
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
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
SPECIAL OFFER
Special Offer
Special Offer; Rates effective September 21, 2026; $5.00 membership account required
Minimum balance $1,000.00; for individuals only; personal checking account required; new money only; offer for new accounts opened on or after 3/4/2026
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Opening Deposit: IRAs 500; Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Minimum daily balance to earn APY is $.01; $500 minimum deposit to open account
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Also available as IRA CD
Effective 10/16/2026
APY effective as of 10/16/2026
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
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
Call to get started; Penalty for early withdrawal
Penalty for early withdrawal applies; APY accurate as of 09/08/2026
Compounded: Daily
$500 minimum to open
Eligibility: 18 or younger; Membership requires $10 balance in a savings or checking account; Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days - 365 days simple interest on principal withdrawn
Business & Personal CD; effective date of 8/20/2026
CD special; available only to Relationship Rewards Checking, Platinum Checking, or any Business Checking account holders; also available as an IRA CD; visit nearest branch
IRA CD special; available only to Relationship Rewards Checking, Platinum Checking, or any Business Checking account holders; also available as a CD; visit nearest branch
Open an Account: Open Online (Opens in a new Window)
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Also available as IRA CD
Open at your local Branch; No minimum balance required to earn stated APY; Penalty for early withdrawal from IRA
Members must be Premier Checking Members to open; Effective 10-18-2026
Minimum balance of $1,000.00; no additional deposits allowed during the term of the Certificates; early withdrawal penalty applies
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Minimum daily average balance to earn APY: $10.00; Interest compounded monthly; Penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Minimum daily average balance to earn APY: $10.00; Interest compounded monthly; Penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.54%
Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of Tuesday, September 8, 2026
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Opening Deposit: IRAs 500; Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Interest compounded monthly; early withdrawal penalty may apply; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Effective 10/16/2026; Starter CD: 2 additional deposits with a minimum of $100 available to members 5-17 years old
Premium
Effective 10/16/2026
APY effective as of 10/16/2026
Save longer with a great return; minimum deposit of $500 required to open the account and earn the stated APY; rate guaranteed from opening to maturity; APY accurate as of 10/16/2026
Method of Compounding: Monthly
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Compounded: Daily
Also available as IRA CD
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Certificate Special; No additional deposits allowed during the term of the Certificate; excludes Youth Accounts
Available when account is opened in a Santander location in CT, DE, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or select areas in FL (Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward counties, Collier county ZIP Code 34141); In-Branch Only; Minimum deposit of $500 to open and receive this APY; early withdrawal penalty applies
Business & Personal CD; effective date of 8/20/2026
Minimum balance of $1,000.00; no additional deposits allowed during the term of the Certificates; early withdrawal penalty applies
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
Term: 1 1/2 Year (18 Month)
Jump-Up: one-time option to raise the rate during the term
Relationship Bundle eligibility required; Bump Up CD, customer may increase rate one time during term if published rate increases; available as IRA
$500 minimum to open
Special interest rate; Open Online
Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Minimum daily average balance to earn APY: $10.00; Interest compounded monthly; Penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Minimum daily average balance to earn APY: $10.00; Interest compounded monthly; Penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Jump-Up: one-time option to raise the rate during the term
Jump-Up: one-time option to raise the rate during the term
Interest compounded monthly; early withdrawal penalty may apply; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
SPECIAL OFFER
Special Offer
Special Offer; Rates effective September 21, 2026; $5.00 membership account required
Premium
Members must be Premier Checking Members to open; Effective 10-18-2026
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Open at your local Branch; No minimum balance required to earn stated APY; Penalty for early withdrawal from IRA
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
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
SPECIAL OFFER
Special Offer; One-time bump-up option available
Special Offer; Available with one-time bump-up option; Rates effective September 21, 2026; $5.00 membership account required
A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Business & Personal CD; effective date of 8/20/2026
Variable rate; dividend rate changes monthly based on Federal Funds Rate; dividend rate will never be less than 2.50% or exceed 5.50%
Open an Account: Open Online (Opens in a new Window)
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Open at your local Branch; No minimum balance required to earn stated APY; Penalty for early withdrawal from IRA
Minimum daily average balance to earn APY: $10.00; Interest compounded monthly; Penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Minimum daily average balance to earn APY: $10.00; Interest compounded monthly; Penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Opening Deposit: IRAs 500; Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Jump-Up: one-time option to raise the rate during the term
Interest compounded monthly; early withdrawal penalty may apply; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Opening Deposit: IRAs 250,000
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
Jump-Up: one-time option to raise the rate during the term
Jump-Up: one-time option to raise the rate during the term
Balance: Minimum Balance to Earn APY $500.00; Dividend Rate 3.20%
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Members must be Premier Checking Members to open; Effective 10-18-2026
Effective 10/16/2026; Online Only
APY effective as of 10/16/2026
Interest rate 2.96%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Call to get started; Penalty for early withdrawal
Penalty for early withdrawal applies; APY accurate as of 09/08/2026
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Interest
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
Business & Personal CD; effective date of 8/20/2026
SPECIAL OFFER
Special Offer
Special Offer; Rates effective September 21, 2026; $5.00 membership account required
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Opening Deposit: IRAs 500; Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Opening Deposit: IRAs 250,000
Minimum daily average balance to earn APY: $10.00; Interest compounded monthly; Penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Minimum daily average balance to earn APY: $10.00; Interest compounded monthly; Penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
Interest compounded monthly; early withdrawal penalty may apply; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Open at your local Branch; No minimum balance required to earn stated APY; Penalty for early withdrawal from IRA
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; variable rate certificate; Dividend Rate 3.11%
Members must be Premier Checking Members to open; Effective 10-18-2026
Variable rate certificate; APY is variable; rate may change twice during the term and may increase or decrease but never below the rate earned on issue date; adjusts to current like-term fixed rate less a .10% margin for 36 months; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
APY effective as of 9/15/26; minimum balance required to open and earn APY
Effective 10/16/2026
APY effective as of 10/16/2026
SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA Certificate
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective 10-18-2026
Minimum deposit to open is $1,000. Penalties for early withdrawal may apply.
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 effective as of 10/14/26
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Opening Deposit: IRAs 500; Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Open at your local Branch; No minimum balance required to earn stated APY; Penalty for early withdrawal from IRA
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
APY effective as of 9/15/26; minimum balance required to open and earn APY
Penalty imposed on early withdrawal; fees may reduce earnings
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective 10/16/2026
APY effective as of 10/16/2026
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Interest
Minimum deposit to open is $1,000. Penalties for early withdrawal may apply.
Call to get started; Penalty for early withdrawal
Penalty for early withdrawal applies; APY accurate as of 09/08/2026
Minimum opening deposit $1,000; interest compounded monthly; substantial penalty for early withdrawal
Effective Date: 10/12/2026; $500 Minimum Balance Required
Rates effective September 21, 2026; $5.00 membership account required
A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Rates effective as of 10/14/26
Opening Deposit: IRAs 500; Rates effective as of 10/14/26
The interest rate and annual percentage yield may change after account opening. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Minimum daily average balance to earn APY: $10.00; Interest compounded monthly; Penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Minimum daily average balance to earn APY: $10.00; Interest compounded monthly; Penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
APY effective as of 9/15/26; minimum balance required to open and earn APY
Penalty imposed on early withdrawal; fees may reduce earnings
Interest compounded monthly; early withdrawal penalty may apply; Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Open an Account: Visit a branch
Open at your local Branch; No minimum balance required to earn stated APY; Penalty for early withdrawal from IRA
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
No additional deposits allowed during the term of the Certificate; excludes Youth Accounts
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; variable rate certificate; Dividend Rate 3.11%
Variable rate certificate; APY is variable; rate may change twice during the term and may increase or decrease but never below the rate earned on issue date; adjusts to current like-term fixed rate less a .25% margin for 60 months; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Loyalty Pays Premium Certificate Rate; requires active consumer checking account and active debit card with a debit card transaction in the current month; Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Effective 10/16/2026
APY effective as of 10/16/2026
Effective 10/16/2026; Online Only
APY effective as of 10/16/2026
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Online CD; Open online; APY accurate as of 07/28/2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 545 Days Interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 545 Days Interest
Compare local Sullivan, NH 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.
New Hampshire 12-month CD rates rose 0.043 points over the past 7 days to 2.965% APY.
New Hampshire 6-month CD rates fell 0.057 points over the past 7 days to 2.887% APY.
Where are New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | NH Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.260% | $113.00 | $226.00 | $565.00 | $1,130.00 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.887% | $144.37 | $288.74 | $721.85 | $1,443.70 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.965% | $148.23 | $296.46 | $741.15 | $1,482.30 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.130% | $156.50 | $313.00 | $782.50 | $1,565.00 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.573% | $128.66 | $257.31 | $643.28 | $1,286.55 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.168% | $108.40 | $216.79 | $541.98 | $1,083.95 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.144% | $107.18 | $214.35 | $535.88 | $1,071.75 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.240% | $111.98 | $223.96 | $559.90 | $1,119.80 |
| 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 New Hampshire average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | NH Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.260% | $113.00 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.887% | $144.37 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.965% | $148.23 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.573% | $128.66 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.168% | $108.40 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.571% blended | $642.66/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and New Hampshire average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 598 CD rates from 35 banks and 17 credit unions with locations in Sullivan, New Hampshire, plus national online institutions available to New Hampshire 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: Piscataqua Savings Bank offers a CD at 4.76% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Sullivan, New Hampshire.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Sullivan, New Hampshire
To find the best APYs in Sullivan, New Hampshire, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Sullivan, New Hampshire has 17 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)
20.1% of residents are 65 or older, above the national average of 17.3%, making fixed-rate CDs a particularly relevant savings vehicle in this market; a low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s NH 12-month CD average of 2.965%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,241/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $155 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 Sullivan, New Hampshire 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 Sullivan, New Hampshire 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 Sullivan, New Hampshire savers easier access to their funds. For example, River Works Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.07% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Piscataqua Savings Bank is offering its 5 Year CD at 4.76% 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 Sullivan, New Hampshire 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 Sullivan, New Hampshire 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 Sullivan, New Hampshire 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 Sullivan, New Hampshire 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 NH top rate of 4.76% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $476 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Sullivan, New Hampshire CD LadderNH CD rates currently range from 2.260% (3-month) to 2.168% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Sullivan, New Hampshire CD at 4.76% 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 SavingsNew Hampshire’s average 12-month CD is 2.965% 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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Direct-Sourced & Verified CD Rate Data: We aggregate certificate of deposit (CD) rates for Sullivan, New Hampshire directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. By sourcing data from the institutions' own digital properties and manually verifying yields daily, every rate on MonitorBankRates.com is highly accurate and trustworthy.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in Sullivan, New Hampshire. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions, from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to high-yield CDs from large national institutions available to savers in NH.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update CD rates daily. Because yields can fluctuate rapidly, every CD product listed features its own specific “last updated” date for full transparency.