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Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union CD Rates
Top CarrotCornerstone Community Federal Credit Union’s best CD rate is 3.85% APY on a 9-month share certificate (CD). Terms run from 3 months to 5 years. Rates checked October 16, 2026.
How Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union’s CD rates compare
Compared with banks and credit unions near Buffalo, NY, where Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union has the most branches. $10,000, best rate first.
This credit union’s best
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union
3.85%APY
- Term
- 9 months
- Requires
- None
- Minimum
- $500
- Earns on $10,000
- $287
Share Certificate
Top rate
HSBC USA
4.60%APY
- Term
- 24 months
- Requires
- Another account
- Minimum
- $1,000
- Earns on $10,000
- $941
2nd-highest rate
Ukrainian Federal Credit Union
4.50%APY
- Term
- 36 months
- Requires
- None
- Minimum
- $500
- Earns on $10,000
- $1,412
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union CD score
81
CD score
Higher than 54% of U.S. banks and credit unions
- 3–8 months3–8 mo3.75%
- 9–15 months9–15 mo3.85%
- 16–30 months16–30 mo3.50%
- 31–60 months31–60 mo3.25%
- QualifiedQualified3.85%
Each track runs from the lowest to the highest rate among U.S. banks and credit unions; the dot is this rate.Qualified: needs another account or monthly activity.
Where Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union ranks
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Current CD rates
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Share Certificate
Up to 3.85%APY · 11 terms
Minimum balance to open certificate and earn APY is $500. Early withdrawal penalties apply. Fees may reduce earnings. For terms of 2 years or more under Unlock with the Rock, the early withdrawal penalty is the smaller of dividends since issuance/renewal or 30 days dividends.
| Term | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months91 Day certificate term | 0.15% | $4 |
| 6 months6 month certificate term | 3.75% | $186 |
| 9 months9 month certificate term | 3.85% | $287 |
| 12 months1 year certificate term | 3.85% | $385 |
| 13 months13 month certificate term | 3.25% | $353 |
| 15 months15 month certificate term | 3.25% | $408 |
| 18 months18 month certificate term | 3.50% | $530 |
| 24 months2 year certificate term under Unlock with the Rock. Early withdrawal penalty is smaller of dividends since issuance/renewal or 30 days dividends | 3.25% | $661 |
| 36 months3 year member certificate limited time offer under Unlock with the Rock. Early withdrawal penalty is smaller of dividends since issuance/renewal or 30 days dividends | 3.25% | $1,007 |
| 48 months4 year certificate term under Unlock with the Rock. Early withdrawal penalty is smaller of dividends since issuance/renewal or 30 days dividends | 3.25% | $1,365 |
| 60 months5 year certificate term under Unlock with the Rock. Early withdrawal penalty is smaller of dividends since issuance/renewal or 30 days dividends | 3.25% | $1,734 |
Sources (2)
All captured Sep 17, 2026
Special-purpose accounts
Youth Share Certificate
Up to 6.00%APY · 3 terms
Balance range $50 - $5,000. Maximum aggregate principal balance of Wealth Builder Share Certificates is $5,000 per Social Security number. Fees may reduce earnings.
| Term | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months6 Month term | 6.00% | — |
| 12 months1 Year term | 5.50% | — |
| 24 months2 Year term | 5.00% | — |
Sources (1)
- ccfcu.org/product/current-rates · captured Oct 16, 2026
IRA Share Certificate
Up to 3.25%APY · 8 terms
Minimum balance to open certificate and earn APY is $500. Early withdrawal penalties apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Excluded from general certificate promotional terms.
| Term | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months91 Day IRA certificate term | 0.20% | $5 |
| 6 months6 month IRA certificate term | 2.75% | $137 |
| 12 months1 year IRA certificate term | 3.00% | $300 |
| 18 months18 month IRA certificate term | 3.25% | $491 |
| 24 months2 year IRA certificate term. For maturities of two years or more, early withdrawal forfeiture of dividends is the smaller of dividends since date of issuance/renewal or 30 days dividends | 3.25% | $661 |
| 36 months3 year IRA certificate term. For maturities of two years or more, early withdrawal forfeiture of dividends is the smaller of dividends since date of issuance/renewal or 30 days dividends | 3.25% | $1,007 |
| 48 months4 year IRA certificate term. For maturities of two years or more, early withdrawal forfeiture of dividends is the smaller of dividends since date of issuance/renewal or 30 days dividends | 3.25% | $1,365 |
| 60 months5 year IRA certificate term. For maturities of two years or more, early withdrawal forfeiture of dividends is the smaller of dividends since date of issuance/renewal or 30 days dividends | 1.75% | $906 |
Sources (1)
- ccfcu.org/product/current-rates · captured Oct 16, 2026
Who can join Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union
This may be incomplete or out of date, so check with the credit union before you apply.
Where you live or work
- Anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers, or goes to school in Niagara or Erie County can join.
Cost to join
- A minimum deposit of $5 is required to become a member.
Membership information collected October 5, 2026.