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Certificates

Grow with intention.

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A fixed path to forward momentum.

Sometimes the bold move is the steady one. Certificates offer a fixed rate for a fixed term, giving your savings predictable growth you can count on. Choose the timeline that fits your goals and let your money grow with confidence.

Get to know your Certificate.

Dollar Bills

Start with $500

Open a certificate with as little as $500 and begin earning right away.

Calendar

Flexible terms, clear timelines

Choose from 3 to 60 months. Short, steady, or long-term growth.

Notice

Earn more with laddering

Consider laddering—splitting your deposit across short- and long-term certificates—to balance access and earnings.

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Guaranteed Return

Your funds are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Learn more at MyCreditUnion.gov.

Money Transfer

Dividends your way

You have the flexibility to reinvest your earned monthly dividends or transfer them to another account of your choice.

See our Certificate rates.

Certificate Special

Term

Minimum Balance

APY*

Rate

*Annual Percentage Yield (APYs), terms, offers effective November 12, 2026 and subject to change. Withdrawals will reduce earnings. Certificates: Penalty for early withdrawal. Certificate Special: Certain restrictions apply. APYs assume principal and dividends remain on deposit to maturity. Penalty for early withdrawal. Withdrawals will reduce earnings. Special certificates mature as standard rate certificates.

Term

3, 6, 9 or 12 months

Minimum Balance

$500

APY*

4.00%

Rate

3.928%

Certificates (Share & IRA)

Share & IRA
Certificates

$500 Minimum Balance

$10,000 Minimum Balance

$50,000 Minimum Balance

$100,000 Minimum Balance

*Annual Percentage Yield (APYs), terms, offers effective November 12, 2026 and subject to change. Withdrawals will reduce earnings. Certificates: Penalty for early withdrawal.

Share & IRA
Certificates

Term

$500 Minimum Balance

APR*

Rate

$10,000 Minimum Balance

APR

Rate

$50,000 Minimum Balance

APR

Rate

$100,000 Minimum Balance

APR

Rate

Share & IRA
Certificates

3 months

$500 Minimum Balance

2.90%

2.862%

$10,000 Minimum Balance

2.90%

2.862%

$50,000 Minimum Balance

2.90%

2.862%

$100,000 Minimum Balance

2.90%

2.862%

Share & IRA
Certificates

6 months

$500 Minimum Balance

2.95%

2.911%

$10,000 Minimum Balance

3.00%

2.960%

$50,000 Minimum Balance

3.00%

2.960%

$100,000 Minimum Balance

3.00%

2.960%

Share & IRA
Certificates

9 months

$500 Minimum Balance

3.05%

3.008%

$10,000 Minimum Balance

3.10%

3.057%

$50,000 Minimum Balance

3.10%

3.057%

$100,000 Minimum Balance

3.10%

3.057%

Share & IRA
Certificates

12 months

$500 Minimum Balance

3.10%

3.057%

$10,000 Minimum Balance

3.15%

3.105%

$50,000 Minimum Balance

3.15%

3.105%

$100,000 Minimum Balance

3.20%

3.154%

Share & IRA
Certificates

18 months

$500 Minimum Balance

3.10%

3.057%

$10,000 Minimum Balance

3.15%

3.105%

$50,000 Minimum Balance

3.15%

3.105%

$100,000 Minimum Balance

3.20%

3.154%

Share & IRA
Certificates

24 months

$500 Minimum Balance

3.15%

3.105%

$10,000 Minimum Balance

3.25%

3.203%

$50,000 Minimum Balance

3.25%

3.203%

$100,000 Minimum Balance

3.30%

3.251%

Share & IRA
Certificates

36 months

$500 Minimum Balance

3.30%

3.251%

$10,000 Minimum Balance

3.30%

3.251%

$50,000 Minimum Balance

3.30%

3.251%

$100,000 Minimum Balance

3.40%

3.348%

Share & IRA
Certificates

48 months

$500 Minimum Balance

3.35%

3.300%

$10,000 Minimum Balance

3.40%

3.348%

$50,000 Minimum Balance

3.40%

3.348%

$100,000 Minimum Balance

3.50%

3.445%

Share & IRA
Certificates

60 months

$500 Minimum Balance

3.50%

3.445%

$10,000 Minimum Balance

3.55%

3.497%

$50,000 Minimum Balance

3.55%

3.497%

$100,000 Minimum Balance

3.60%

3.545%

Calculate your savings

I love a good credit union, and First US is the best in Auburn, in my opinion. The other credit unions in the area is too “corporate” for my liking now. The people at First US go above and beyond, it has a very personal, small town bank feel. As long as I live in this area, I’ll be with First US….

Lindsey M

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