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Invest with the CDF for 12 months

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CDF will donate 2.5% of the amount invested to your nominated parish

When you invest with the Catholic Development Fund (CDF), you're not only benefiting yourself, but you're also helping your parish.

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CDF helps you and the community.

CDF returned over $2.85 million in interest to our investors in the past two years. Profits help build schools, restore churches, and provide services to our 17 parishes.

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Here’s how it works

When you invest in the CDF, you'll receive interest on your investment, and the CDF will also make a donation to the parish of your choice.

This donation is equal to 2.5% of the annual amount of your investment.

The CDF generates this return by pooling your investment with funds from other investors and using it to support loans for schools, parish projects, and other community investments.

You can find full details of our investment practices in the Audited Financial Statements available here.

But that’s not all.

When you make your investment, you can choose a parish to support. Upon maturity of your investment, the CDF will donate 2.5% of the amount you invested to that parish. In this example, $2,500 will be contributed to your nominated parish.

So, by investing in the CDF, you not only secure a return for yourself and your family but also contribute to the ongoing support of your parish community!

"The CDF provides me with a competitive interest rate and the fact that the CDF allows my investment to benefit my grandchildren and their Catholic Education is amazing!"
-Therese, Bathurst
“My mum opened a saver account for me for my birthday last year. I transfer all the money I get at Christmas and my birthday and it all adds up. I now plan what I want to buy rather than just spending my money as soon as I get it.“
-Leo, Bathurst
“I started an investment with CDF which worked perfectly for my lifestyle and needs. I’m very happy with how it is going. I love the interest rate that I’m getting and applying for an account was a breeze!”
-Jodi, Sydney

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3 Months - 3.25% p.a.

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6 Months - 3.65% p.a.

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12 Months - 3.50% p.a.

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3 Months - 3.25% p.a. ◌ 6 Months - 3.65% p.a. ◌ 12 Months - 3.50% p.a. ◌

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