California CD Rates
April 12th, 2010 by williamheath1981Only thing that caught my attention was said on their website they have been about 150 years. I noticed on the FDIC website they were established in 1979. While Union Bank took over Bank of California (FDIC # 3509) in 1987. Bank of California was established in 1864. Mystery solved.
Schools First Federal Credit Union based in Southern California has an add-on bank CD rate which looks very good. It is based on members that you meet their eligibility requirements, but you're in the SoCal area, check it out. The bank CD interest rates is 30 months at 2.50%. It has a minimum of $ 500 to low and you can add on the CD and not have to change the terms as you. So, if rates stay low, you have basically locked in a 2.50% until you reach the maximum $ 250,000 insured. 4-star Bauer.
Excel National Bank based in Beverly Hills, California. They have a decent rate of 1-year CD at 1.55% TRA. I guess everyone in this area has enough money so they do not need large price CD. Their FDIC # is 57734 and they have been established in 2005. Unlike some other banks new California, they seem to resist the current financial storm fairly well. They have a 3-star rating from Bauer and do well in a bank CD rates comparison.
OneWest Bank, FSB, based in Pasadena, California. It is the former IndyMac Bank the FDIC took over and lasted for some time. Even if a “new” bank, they left with an asset size as to be able to take the property of IndyMac and make a fresh start. Their FDIC # is 58978. The have $ 23BB in assets. Because they are considered a start-up, Bauer does not give them a note. They are highly profitable and well capitalized. They have a rate of 5-year highest CD rate at 3.00% TRA with a penalty for early withdrawal 6 months.
There are four banks in good health, with the yield spread between Nice different terms. Certainly gives you a good start for a high interest CD rates ladder if it's something you want.

