CD Account FAQs
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CD options include a variety of terms and rates to meet different savings goals. To find the right one, it's important to consider your financial goals. For example, if you need access to your deposit, a liquid or no-penalty CD that allows a one-time withdrawal would be a great option. If you're planning for longer-term savings, a traditional CD may be a better option. It's important to get a complete understanding of everything that is available and we recommend talking to a local banker near you to determine which CD works best.
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- Your rate is locked in and guaranteed for the length of the term.
- View your CD through online banking at any time.
- Short and long-term options are available.
- The funds you invest are FDIC-insured up to the maximum allowable limits.
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About one month before your CD reaches maturity, we will send you a notice to remind you of this important date. At that time, you'll have a specific grace period to renew or make any of the following changes:
- Change the term
- Make additional deposits
- Make withdrawals (as long as the CD meets the minimum balance requirements)
- Close the CD If no changes are requested, the CD will renew automatically at maturity.
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A CD is a timed-deposit account that usually pays a fixed interest rate for a set period of time, ranging from days to several years. The period of time is referred to as the 'term' of the CD. When you deposit your money into a CD, you lock in your initial deposit principal and interest rate until the end of the term - also called your 'maturity date.'
The interest compounds daily and is generally deposited into the CD quarterly. You may elect to have interest payments made to you monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, or at the maturity date by depositing interest into a checking account, savings account, or paid to you via check. Your election options may vary depending upon the CD term and balance. -
If you hear the term 'traditional CD account' it simply means a standard CD account with a fixed term and fixed interest rate. If you'd like to open a CD account with TowneBank, please contact one of our local offices or submit a contact form and we'll reach out to you to help you get started.
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Consult with your tax advisor to determine how CDs should be reported.