A certificate account with Ascend guarantees that your money will earn a certain interest rate for the entire length of the certificate. We have a range of terms for both short-term and long-term savings goals. Certificate accounts have no fees, though there is a penalty for early withdrawal.

An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) certificate combines the guaranteed dividends of a certificate account with the tax advantages of an IRA.¹⁰ We have a range of terms for both short-term and long-term retirement savings goals.

An IRA Accumulation Variable Rate certificate is a 12-month certificate that's different from most certificate accounts. Instead of locking in an interest rate, the rate varies with the market allowing you to take advantage of any increases in the interest rate. You can also make additional deposits at any time.

An Ascend Home Purchase Share Certificate offers a smart and secure way to save for a home purchase. You can make deposits into the account, helping you build your funds faster, and withdrawals made for the purchase of a home are penalty-free.³⁰ Even better, if you secure financing with Ascend, your mortgage processing fee will be waived. With this variable-rate certificate, you'll not only save more efficiently but also earn a higher dividend compared to a regular savings account.

A Member’s Advantage certificate account is offered to Ascend members for two terms; 15 months and 54 months. These certificates are unlike other certificates in that during the term, you can make one additional deposit of at least $1,000. Additionally, if interest rates change during the term, you can choose a one-time rate increase. Visit below for minimum opening deposit and rate information.