2.25% 12-Month CD & 2.75% 24-Month CD at Neighbors FCU in Louisiana - Local Only

Neighbors Federal Credit Union has several competitive rates on its Jumbo share certificates. Minimum deposit is $100,000. Rates are 0.25% lower for the regular share certificates which have minimum deposit of $1,500. The same rates are also available for IRA certificates. Below is a summary of the rates as listed in the Jumbo certificates page as of 8/26/09:

• 2.01% APY 6 months
• 2.25% APY 12 months
• 2.75% APY 24 months
• 3.00% APY 36 months
• 3.25% APY 48 months
• 3.50% APY 60 months

The credit union also offers a high yield reward checking account (see post).

Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in any of the following 9 Louisiana parishes: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, and Saint Helena. Please refer to the credit union's How to Join Page for the full details. Membership requires a minimum balance of $5 in the Members Savings account.

Branches are located in Baton Rouge, Zachary and Denham Springs.

Neighbors FCU's ratings for safety and soundness based on 3/31/09 financial data include:

• 4 stars (excellent) at BauerFinancial
• 3 stars (performing) at Bankrate.com

The credit union is federally insured by the NCUA (Charter # 9229).

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