Prairieland FCU (IL) Offers Competitive 36-Month CD
Prairieland Federal Credit Union began the month by raising the rates on its 36-month Share Certificate (2.27% APY) and 36-month Jumbo Share Certificate (2.43% APY). This is the first rate increase for the Certificates in almost a year, and the new APYs are the highest in the Certificates’ 4-year history.
| APY | MIN | MAX | INSTITUTION | PRODUCT | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.51% | $100k | - | Prairieland Federal Credit Union | 36 Month Jumbo Share CD | |
| 1.36% | $1k | - | Prairieland Federal Credit Union | 36 Month Share CD |
The minimum opening deposit for the Certificate is $1K and $100k for the Jumbo Certificate, with no maximum balance cap for either.
According to CSR, the Early Withdrawal Penalty for either Certificate is 182 days.
Availability
As a community-chartered credit union, membership in Prairieland Federal Credit Union is available to individuals who live, work, attend school, worship, or volunteer in McLean County, Illinois.
Joining Prairieland FCU can be done online or by visiting either of three Illinois branches located in Bloomington and Normal (2). You can also request a membership application be mailed by either contacting Prairieland FCU (877.371.1211), or by emailing Prairieland FCU (info@NotYourNormalBank.com).
As Prairieland FCU’s online banking platform is currently limited to account management and bill pay services, opening a CD requires a visit to either the Bloomington or Normal branches.
Credit Union Overview
Prairieland Federal Credit Union (NCUA Charter # 2037) has an overall health grade of "B+" at DepositAccounts.com, with a Texas ratio of 10.59% (excellent) based on December 31, 2015 data. In the past year, Prairieland FCU has increased its total deposits by $3.2 million, an excellent annual growth rate of 5.58%. Please refer to our financial overview of Prairieland Federal Credit Union for more details.
Originally established in 1937 as the Oil-O-Matic Credit Union, Prairieland Federal Credit Union has experienced expansion by adding select employee groups, a change to a community charter in 2001, growth via a merger with the Alton Route Credit Union in 2010, and four name changes. The current name, Prairieland Federal Credit Union, was chosen in 2002 because it not only reflects the geographic area, but also reflects Prairieland’s "long history of serving hard-working people helping each other succeed and prosper."
How the CDs Compare
When compared to the 180 similar length-of-term CDs tracked by DepositAccounts.com that require a similar deposit and are available in the Bloomington-Peoria metro area, Prairieland Federal Credit Union’s 36-Month Share CD APY currently ranks first.
When compared to the 188 similar length-of-term CDs tracked by DepositAccounts.com that require a similar deposit and are available in the Bloomington-Peoria metro area, Prairieland Federal Credit Union’s 36-Month Jumbo Share CD APY currently ranks first.
The above rates are accurate as of 5/4/2016.
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