5.70% 11-Month CD at an Oregon CU and $100 Checking Bonus (Advantis)

Advantis Credit Union is offering a special 5.70% APY 11-month certificate of deposit. The minimum is $5,000 with a maximum of $100K. $5,000 must be new money (pdf promo page).

The credit union is also offering a $100 bonus for opening either a Free Checking or Interest Checking account. It requires a direct deposit during the first 60 days after the account is opened. This offer expires December 31, 2006 (pdf promo page).

The field of membership includes anyone who works for an eligible employer located in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Columbia or Yamhill Counties, Oregon. See site for details. Branches are located in Portland.

The credit union is NCUA insured. It has $460 million in assets and over 35,000 members.

Thanks to the reader who mentioned this new special in the finding deals post.

For those in Clackamas County

Note, those who live in Clackamas County, Oregon can get a 6.03% 6-month CD at Clackamas Community FCU (see post).