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TD Bank CD Rates and Review
TD Bank offers a unique set of CD (certificate of deposit) products for both consumers and businesses. What sets their deposit product offerings apart from other credit unions and banks is that they offer “Step Up” CD’s which basically come with incrementally increasing interest rates as your deposit gets closer to maturity. Below are the going rates for these CD’s. As a side note their personal CD’s are currently yielding slightly lower rates than the national average for CD rates.
About TD Bank:
TD Bank claims to be America’s most convenient bank (so much so that they’ve actually trademarked the term “America’s most convenient bank”). They are one of the 15 largest banks in the United States with $160 billion in assets, and provides customers with a full range of financial products and services at more than 1,100 retail stores throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C. and Florida.
Company History:
The company first opened its doors as Portland Savings Bank in Portland, Maine, in 1852, and later grew through a series of mergers and became Peoples Heritage Bank in 1983. At the turn of the millennium, the opportunity for growth presented itself again as Peoples Heritage Bank, through several acquisitions, expanded deeper into New England and took the name Banknorth.
Meanwhile, Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based Commerce Bank was turning Customers into Fans as America’s Most Convenient Bank. Founded in 1973, Commerce Bank expanded rapidly over the next 30 years into metro New York and Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and South Florida, winning new Customers with WOW! service and convenience.
In 2004, Banknorth caught the eye of TD Bank Financial Group of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. TD Bank Financial Group soon became Banknorth’s majority shareholder and the company became known as TD Banknorth. TD Bank Financial Group completed its purchase of TD Banknorth in 2007.
Looking to expand further in the U.S., TD Bank Financial Group acquired Commerce Bank on March 31, 2008, and the company rebranded as TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank. TD Banknorth locations followed suit in September 2009, completing the merger of the two companies and uniting them under the TD Bank brand name.
Today, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, remains focused on delivering award-winning Customer service and hassle-free products to Customers from Maine to Florida.
Current CD Rates offered by TD Bank:
Basic CD’s
- 9 month CD yielding 0.65% APY with a minimum deposit of $250 required. The current national average for 6 month CDs sits at roughly 0.78% APY (to put this offer in perspective).
- Other terms available, contact a local rep for current rates.
No Catch CD’s
- 6 month CD yielding 0.45% APY with a minimum deposit of $250 required and one penalty-free withdrawal allowed.
- 12 month CD yielding 0.40% APY with a minimum deposit of $250 required and one penalty-free withdrawal allowed.
Step Rate CD’s
- 3 year CD yielding 1.47% APY. Year 1 yields 0.90% APY, year 2 yeilds 1.24% APY and year 3 yields 2.24% APY.
- 5 year CD yielding 1.80% APY. Year 1 yields 0.75% APY, year 2 yeilds 1.00% APY, year 3 yields 1.74% APY, year 4 yields 2.23% APY and year 5 yields 3.20% APY.
* For the Step Rate CD the annual percentage yield is a Composite APY. The APY assumes each stated interest rate will be in effect for the length of time identified (one (1) year period).
TD Bank has locations in Connecticut, Washington D.C., New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire, Florida, Massachussetts, Maryland, Maine, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia.
Also check out: TD Bank’s Checking Account Bonus
Regions Bank CD Rates and Review
Regions Bank, the first multi-bank holding company in Alabama, was originally formed in 1971 as First Alabama Bancshares Inc. With the combination of three well-respected banks, the holding company began operations with a total of $543 million in assets and 40 banking locations in Birmingham , Huntsville and Montgomery. Today they operate in 16 states across most of the southeast to midwest.
How Regions Bank got it’s roots…
Regions Financial Corporation traces its roots back to three Alabama-based banks who became original affiliates of First Alabama Bancshares, Inc., chartered in 1970 as the first multi-bank holding company in the state of Alabama. Those three banks are: the First National Bank of Huntsville, chartered in 1856, the First National Bank of Montgomery, opened in 1871, and the Exchange Security Bank of Birmingham.
Regions Bank’s Product Offerings:
Regions offers a wide array of products for personal, small business and commercial banking customers. Within the personal banking vertical they offer the full assortment of products – checking, savings, CDs, credit cards, mortgages, refi’s, auto loans, student loans, insurance and investing. They also intertwined these products with state of the art online banking technology – online bill pay, mobile banking, etc.
CD Rates available through Regions Bank:
Regions Bank’s CD rates epitomize the miserable state of the current consumer savings market. Their rates provide yields of next to nothing with maturities ranging from 2 months to 5 years. PLEASE NOTE – These rates may be outdated. Refer to the date of this article for accuracy. Visit BankVibe.com’s CD Rates page for updated rates.
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| 3-5 months | 0.05% | 0.05% | ||||
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| 6-11 months | 0.05% | 0.05% | ||||
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| 12-17 months | 0.15% | 0.15% | ||||
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| 18-23 months | 0.15% | 0.15% | ||||
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| 24-29 months | 0.50% | 0.50% | ||||
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| 30-35 months | 0.50% | 0.50% | ||||
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| 36-47 months | 0.75% | 0.75% | ||||
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| 48-59 months | 0.99% | 0.99% | ||||
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| 60-72 months | 1.24% | 1.25% | ||||
CD Rate Terms and Conditions:
For standard Regular CDs with terms of 7-89 days, a $2,500 opening deposit is required. For standard Regular CD with terms longer than 90 days, a $500 opening deposit is required. Fees could reduce earnings on account. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Interest on CDs longer than 12 months must be paid at least annually.
Notice to customers opening CD accounts through Regions branches located in Tennessee or in Washington and Bristol Counties, VA; Crittenden County, AR; DeSoto County, MS; or Simpson County, KY: All rates disclosed above are Relationship Pricing rates and are available to customers who meet the following relationship requirements for the entire applicable term of the CD (in addition to any other stated requirements): (i) the CD term must be at least 32 days, (ii) the primary designated owner on the CD must be the primary or secondary designated owner on a Regions Bank checking account, and (iii) the checking account must be and remain open during the entire term of the CD. If you do not meet the Relationship Pricing requirements, or if you fail to meet any Relationship Pricing requirement at any time during the applicable CD term, your CD may earn standard pricing rates, which are not disclosed herein. Please refer to other account disclosures and documentation for details. Please call your branch for standard pricing rate information. Please note that IRA deposits, non-personal deposits, deposits by public entities, brokered deposits, and deposits by financial institutions are not eligible for Relationship Pricing.
Compare the above rates with other CD rates in Alabama.
Allstate Bank CD Rates and Review
Allstate, otherwise known as the “good hands” company, has managed to work its way to the top of the insurance industry. The company is the second-largest personal lines insurer in the US, just behind rival State Farm. Its Allstate Protection segment sells auto, homeowners, property/casualty, and life insurance products to consumers in both Canada and the United States. Allstate Financial provides life insurance through subsidiaries Allstate Life, American Heritage Life, and Lincoln Benefit Life. It also provides investment products, targeting affluent and middle-income consumers. Allstate Motor Club provides emergency road service and, adding to its repertoire, the company also offers the nationwide online Allstate Bank – which offers competitive CD (certificate of deposit) rates, money market accounts and high yield savings accounts. AllState Bank is federally insured by the FDIC and headquartered in Illinois.
Opening an Allstate Bank Certificate of Deposit:
You may open a deposit account with Allstate using one of 4 different methods. You can open an account through participating “STAR” atm’s which accept deposits, you can transfer money electronically via ACH wire transfer, you can make a direct deposit using Allstate Bank’s ABA routing number or you can simply mail them a check.
Current CD rates offered through Allstate Bank:
- 30 day CD rate of 0.20% APY with minimum deposit of $1,000 required.
- 90 day CD rate of 0.40% APY with minimum deposit of $1,000 required.
- 6 month CD rate of 0.60% APY with minimum deposit of $1,000 required.
- 1 year CD rate of 1.10% APY with minimum deposit of $1,000 required.
- 2 year CD rate of 1.25% APY with minimum deposit of $1,000 required.
- 3 year CD rate of 1.60% APY with minimum deposit of $1,000 required.
- 5 year CD rate of 2.30% APY with minimum deposit of $1,000 required.
Additional Terms and Conditions:
Annual Percentage Yield (APY), effective on 6/7/2010. Initial deposit of $1,000 required for Certificates of Deposit ($10,000 for non-personal accounts). A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal on CDs. Rates subject to change daily. Minimum monthly average daily balance of $250 required to avoid a $4 monthly fee on High Yield Savings. Minimum monthly average daily balance of $2,000 required to avoid an $11 monthly fee on Checking Plus Interest. Minimum monthly average daily balance of $250 required to avoid an $8 monthly fee on Insured Money Market accounts. Rates on Checking Plus Interest, Insured Money Market and High Yield Savings accounts subject to change daily after account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings on accounts.
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.
Excel National Bank CD Rates and Review
Excel National Bank, although located in Beverly Hills, California, can accept deposits from consumers nationwide. They provide a large variety of both personal and business banking products. Their online presence is still relatively new and many pages within their site are still “coming soon.” They have been online since 2008.
Excel National Bank can handle your needs if you are in the market for certificates of deposit, money market accounts, IRA products, SBA loans, business loans and personal loans. Generally speaking, Excel is capable of offering CD rates with yields exceeding the national average (rates listed below). Because they have a focus of online banking, they can cut the costs in which most traditional brick and mortar banking institutions incur.
Current Deposit Rates offered through Excel National Bank:
- 3 month CD rate yielding 0.65% APY with minimum deposit of $10k required.
- 3 month CD JUMBO rate yielding 0.65% APY with minimum deposit of $100k required.
- 6 month CD rate yielding 1.20% APY with minimum deposit of $10k required.
- 6 month CD JUMBO rate yielding 1.20% APY with minimum deposit of $100k required.
- 12 month CD rate yielding 1.50% APY with minimum deposit of $10k required.
- 12 month CD JUMBO rate yielding 1.20% APY with minimum deposit of $100k required.
- 24 month CD rate yielding 1.95% APY with minimum deposit of $10k required.
- 24 month CD JUMBO rate yielding 1.95% APY with minimum deposit of $100k required.
Features, Terms and Conditions:
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield
(1) Variable Rate Account-Rates may change after accounts are opened.
(2) Fees and withdrawals could reduce the earnings on accounts.
(3) A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
(4) Certificate of Deposit Interest will be compounded daily and credited to the account at maturity. For all other interest bearing accounts the interest will be compounded daily and credited to the account when the periodic statement is produced.
The current national average for 6 month CDs and 12 month CDs sit at 0.78% APY and 1.17% APY, respectively.
Deposit rates accurate as of June 4, 2010. Excel National Bank is federally insured by the FDIC.
NOVA Bank CD rates and review
Philadelphia based NOVA Bank has several branch locations throughout Pennsylvania as well as two branches in New Jersey (Deptford and Woodbury Heights). They operate as a Pennsylvania state-chartered savings bank and are subject to regulations imposed by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations (the “FDIC”). NOVA Bank has operated as a community banking institution for more than 120 years and provides a wide-range of financial products and services to the greater Philadelphia region. Through various delivery points, NOVA Bank offers personal banking services, business banking services, financial planning, and wealth management services. These services are offered directly through NOVA’s subsidiary NOVA Financial Services, Inc. and through NOVA affiliate partners.
Within the personal banking services sector they provide money market accounts, checking accounts, certificates of deposit and interest checking accounts. They typically offer above average rates on their deposits and are frequently noted in BankVibe’s top CD rates charts.
NOVA Bank CD Rates (as of June 1, 2010):
- 3 month CD rate yielding 0.75% APY with minimum deposit of $500 required.
- 6 month CD rate yielding 1.20% APY with minimum deposit of $500 required.
- 12 month CD rate yielding 1.50% APY with minimum deposit of $500 required.
- 18 month CD rate yielding 1.75% APY with minimum deposit of $500 required.
- 2 year CD rate yielding 1.95% APY with minimum deposit of $500 required.
- 3 year CD rate yielding 2.30% APY with minimum deposit of $500 required.
- 4 year CD rate yielding 2.55% APY with minimum deposit of $500 required.
- 5 month CD rate yielding 2.85% APY with minimum deposit of $500 required.
Terms and Conditions:
-Rates are subject to change at any time. APY accurate as of Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Minimum balance to open and obtain the stated APY is $500.00. Fees could reduce earnings. There is a substantial penalty for early withdrawal. These rates apply only to accounts opened at NOVA Bank business centers providing account opening services to the following counties: Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania AND Gloucester and Camden Counties in New Jersey. Please call 1-877-NOVABANK for rates available in other counties or out of state.
Harris Bank CD Rates and Review
Harris Bank, based out of Chicago, Illinois was first established in 1882 as NW Harris and Co. Today they control more than $376 billion in assets and have locations (branch or affiliate branches) in 12 states. They operate in several banking verticals including wealth management, small business, middle market, institutional markets as well as personal financial services. Within the personal financial services sector they offer checking, savings, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, mortgages and loans.
Their CD rates are tiered based on the minimum deposits invested. Below are their current rates along with the associated minimum deposit required to earn that rate (interest rates accurte as of May 28, 2010).
Harris Bank CD Rates:
| 3 months | 0.045 | 0.05 |
| 6 months | 0.095 | 0.10 |
| 9 months | 0.345 | 0.35 |
| 12 months | 0.643 | 0.65 |
| 18 months | 0.743 | 0.75 |
| 24 months | 0.792 | 0.80 |
| 30 months | 0.842 | 0.85 |
| 36 months | 0.941 | 0.95 |
| 48 months | 1.090 | 1.10 |
| 60 months | 1.337 | 1.35 |
| $5,000 | ||
| 3 months | 0.095 | 0.10 |
| 6 months | 0.145 | 0.15 |
| 9 months | 0.395 | 0.40 |
| 12 months | 0.693 | 0.70 |
| 18 months | 0.792 | 0.80 |
| 24 months | 0.842 | 0.85 |
| 30 months | 0.892 | 0.90 |
| 36 months | 0.991 | 1.00 |
| 48 months | 1.139 | 1.15 |
| 60 months | 1.386 | 1.40 |
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| 1 month3 | 0.095 | 0.10 |
| 2 months3 | 0.095 | 0.10 |
| 3 months | 0.145 | 0.15 |
| 6 months | 0.195 | 0.20 |
| 9 months | 0.445 | 0.45 |
| 12 months | 0.743 | 0.75 |
| 18 months | 0.842 | 0.85 |
| 24 months | 0.892 | 0.90 |
| 30 months | 0.941 | 0.95 |
| 36 months | 1.040 | 1.05 |
| 48 months | 1.188 | 1.20 |
| 60 months | 1.435 | 1.45 |
Terms and Conditions:
- Maximum opening deposit of $100,000 per CD applied for online.
- The CD must be funded within 10 business days of online application.
- Funds from CDs applied for online may not be withdrawn for the first 11 days after funding.
- CDs applied for online can only be in individual or joint ownership.
- Deposits at FDIC-insured institutions are now insured up to at least $250,000 per depositor through December 31, 2013. On January 1, 2014, the standard insurance amount will return to $100,000 per depositor for all account categories except for IRAs and other certain retirement accounts which will remain at $250,000 per depositor.
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GoldWater Bank Review: One location with One great product!
GoldWater Bank out of Scottsdale, Arizona is somewhat of an anomaly within the banking industry. Although they only have one branch, it looks as if it could pass as a castle. You can’t help but feel like your inside a 5-star hotel when walking through the lobby or sitting with a representative.
The bank is managed by a team of 5 executives, 13 employees and 7 directors on the board. And although this bank is seemingly small in physical size and number of employees they still offer their products to customers around the world. Therefor, you aren’t required to reside in the Scottsdale community in order to apply for a product.
Their most noteworthy product is a Rewards Checking Account boasting an APY of 5.02% on balances up to $20,000. With this account you must:
- Receive online e-statements
- Have three (3) bill pay transactions per month
- Have one (1) direct deposit per month
- Have ten (10) debit card transactions per month
In order to earn the advertised rate. You must also maintain a balance of atleast $1,000 to avoid a $15 service fee. If your account exceeds the $20k threashold the remaining balance will still garner a 1.0% APY (which still beats most money market accounts).
Bank of America’s CD (certificate of deposit) Rates and Review
Bank of America, based out of Charlotte, North Carolina is one of the largest banks in the country. They have over 5,000 locations and thousands of ATM’s in 35 states. They offer online banking nationwide, including brokerage and private banking through U.S. Trust and have the ability to lend in all 50 states, through credit cards, mortgages and home equity loans. Their savings rates have slid recently along with the rest of the industry but still offer money market accounts, CD’s (certificate of deposits), checking and traditional savings.
Recent Developments – In mid-2008 Bank of America acquired Countrywide Financial in a stock deal. Countrywide now operates as a subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation under the title “Bank of America Home Loans”.
Bank of America’s CD Rates:
Bank of America only offers “short term deposit products.” They have 12 month CD’s as well as 24 month CD’s.
- Their 12 month CD yields 1.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $5,000 required
- Their 24 month CD yields 1.50% APY with a minimum deposit of $5,000 required
Please note - The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 12/11/2009. The minimum balance required to open a High Yield CD is $5,000. They may limit the amount you may invest in one or more High Yield CDs to a total of $1,000,000 ($250,000 for CDs opened through bankofamerica.com). Alternative terms not allowed and additional restrictions may apply. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account and a penalty is imposed for early withdrawal.
Bank of America’s promotions and popular accounts:
Bank Of America is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAC).
US Bank CD (certificate of deposit) rates an review
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $265 billion in assets, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the 6th largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 2,851 banking offices and 5,175 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions.
US Bank offers certificate of deposit accounts, money market accounts as well as other FDIC insured savings vehicles which help your money grow over time.
To open a US Bank deposit product, you will need to visit one of your local branches to apply. Rates vary from branch to brach. Some of the deposit rates available nationwide through US Bank are listed below. These deposits require a minimum deposit of $1,000 to open.
US Bank CD Rates:
- 21 month CD pays interest rate of 1.00% and 1.01% APY. Interest is paid annually and at maturity.
- 42 month CD pays interest rate of 1.98% and 2.00% APY. Interest is paid annually and at maturity.
- 59 month CD pays interest rate of 2.71% and 2.75% APY. Interest is paid annually and at maturity.
- Annual Percentage Yield (APY) assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for the term of the certificate.
- All interest payments for the advertised APY will be made at the end of the term or annually, whichever occurs first.
- Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal.
- APY is subject to change without prior notice.
- CDs are automatically renewed at maturity.
- Online application is not valid for single maturity CDs, business or retirement CDs, brokerage deposits, institutional investors, public funds or in conjunction with other promotional offers.
Interest rates paid on deposit products have dropped significantly over the course of 2009. Earlier this summer US Bank was paying 4.0% APY on their 59 month CD, this rate has now dropped to a much more modest 2.75% APY.
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