How CDs Work
The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is a rate reflecting your annual earnings, inclusive of compounding interest. Your APY depends on how long your deposit remains in the bank.
For instance, a $15,000 deposit with a 5.00% APY will earn incremental interest over time, with greater rewards for longer terms.
Beware that premature withdrawals incur penalties, potentially negating interest earnings and even impacting your initial deposit. In essence, with APY, patience pays.
What Is a Brokered CD?
Brokered CDs, operated by deposit brokers, can often yield higher returns than traditional banking institutions. These brokers collaborate with financially stable banks seeking to increase deposits or broaden their client base.
Leveraging the volume of deposits, brokers can facilitate higher rates while saving banks overhead costs tied to customer expansion.
Wall Street Journal – “Brokers are also offering FDIC Insured CDs with yields that exceed the average yield on CDs purchased directly from banks.”
“Brokerage firms can offer higher yields, because they negotiate directly with the financial institutions who’s CDs they sell, often agreeing to take in millions of dollars in certificates.”
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