Support your community with a Social Impact CD
Make an impact in your community while you earn interest.
A Social Impact Certificate of Deposit (CD) provides funds for Express CU to enable lending to low-income members and to people
who would otherwise rely on overpriced, predatory finance companies.
Social Impact CDs are smart investments for foundations, trusts, businesses, non-profit, and
individuals.
Your zero-risk, insured $50,000+ Social Impact CD expands our lending capacity and helps cover the cost
of providing free accounts to unbanked and underbanked people in Washington State.
A $50,000 Social Impact CD with Express Credit Union supports 15 low-income Washington Families with access to fair and affordable financial services, whereas a $50,000 CD at a bank only benefits the shareholders.
Choose from 1 year, 2 year or 3 year CD maturities. Many find that multiple CDs with staggered
maturities provide added flexibility.
We’re currently sourcing new deposits and have a goal to obtain $5 million in deposits by the end of
2024. Help Express CU hit this goal.
Social Impact CD Yield Rates*
| Deposit Amount | 6 months | 12 months | 24 months | 36 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000- $99,999 | N/A | 3.700% APY | 3.000% APY | 3.000% APY |
| $100,000 or more | N/A | 3.750% APY | 3.250% APY | 3.250% APY |
* All $50,000 and higher CDs with aggregated balances up to $250,000 are insured with the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
* APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates accurate as of 1/1/2023. Will automatically renew into same term
certificate of deposit at maturity, unless otherwise notified. Rates for renewed certificates will be in
accordance to current rates at that date. $10.00 early withdrawal fee PLUS: 30 days interest forfeiture for
terms 12 months or less; 90 days interest forfeiture for terms greater than 12 months. Account approval,
qualifications, limits, enrollments and other requirements may apply. For more information, view our
Certificate Truth-in-Savings Disclosure.
How to open a CD
Existing Members
Call us at (206) 622-1850, send us an email at socialimpactcd@expresscu.org, or send a message through online banking. Let us know the amount you want to invest and for what term and we can get that set up for you.
Non Members
You must establish an account with us in order to open a CD. Complete our membership application online and when the representative contacts you let them know you also want a Social Impact CD. For non member businesses, non profits, foundations, trusts, email socialimpactcd@expresscu.org or call us at (206) 622-1850 to set up your account. If you have any questions about the process or the impact made possible by your deposits, please don’t hesitate to call.
Social Impact Depositor Testimonials
Social Impact Reports
With a Federally insured Social Impact CD, you can make real change and positively impact families in your
community.
Learn more about Express Credit Union’s impact on communities in our social impact reports.
Our Vision:
Economic Justice for All
Express CU strives to make sure every person in Washington State is financially resilient and possesses the financial tools they need to pursue their dreams.
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