California First National Bank CD Rates and Review
CalFirst Bank, based out of Irvine, California, is an FDIC insured online bank that can accept deposits from consumers around the country. They offer a small array of banking products within the savings vertical and all of their accounts can be opened online. Their product offerings consist of money market accounts, certificates of deposit, interest checking and “premium savings.” These accounts all come with the option for ATM cards and online bill pay (if applicable).
How to Sign up Online:
Complete the online application form and click the submit button. They will then review your application, and if it’s approved, they will send you a new account opening kit via U.S. mail. Your kit will include a signature card for your review. Then just sign it and return it to us in the postage-paid envelope provided. You can also send them a check to open a deposit account.
Current CD Rates offered through California First National Bank:
- 3 month CD yielding 0.80% APY with a minimum deposit of $5,000 required.
- 6 month CD yielding 1.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $5,000 required.
- 1 year CD yielding 1.30% APY with a minimum deposit of $5,000 required.
- 2 year CD yielding 1.70% APY with a minimum deposit of $5,000 required.
- 3 year CD yielding 1.90% APY with a minimum deposit of $5,000 required.
* If you are opening one of these as IRA CD’s the minimum deposit required is just $2,000.
* Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal.
* Interest rates accurate as of June 5, 2010. If this review is outdated please view our best CD rates tables for accurate rate information.
Contact Info for CalFirst National Bank:
Website: www.calfirst.com
Phone Number: (800) 735-2465
June 22nd, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Would like to speak to someone, please send a phone number I can call
December 20th, 2011 at 9:38 am
Lydia, their contact Info is now listed in the post.