5% 6-Month CD at a Washington State CU

Verity Credit Union is offering 5.0% APY on its 6-month, 9-month and 12-month CDs. The minimum deposit is $1K and the maximum is $100K. The offer ends on April 8, 2006. These special certificates of deposit don't seem to be listed at the credit union's website, but were advertised in Sunday's Seattle newspaper and is available online here.

The credit union's field of membership includes all those who live, work, worship or go to school in any county within Washington State.

Verity is NCUA insured with $329 million in assets and over 26,000 members.

One interesting note about Verity is that it has a blog in which several of its employees contribute. It's intended to help customers get to know the employees better.

For those who live in nearby Oregon, there are still two 6% short-term CDs available. OnPoint Credit Union is offering a 6% APY 6-month and 12-month CD (see post). Advantis Credit Union is offering a 6% APY 5-month CD (see post).