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Today the Dow dropped 634 points or down 5.55% to 10,809. This is the lowest the Dow has been since 2008 and comes after the week of the US debt ceiling hike and downgrade of the US debt from AAA to AA+ by S&P.

Today a few banks have already lowered their rates on short and long term certificates of deposits. The bright spot is, those banks were not offering any of the top CD rates, so who really cares or knows. The current list of the top CD rates has held steady… well so far. When you find a big gap between the first and second place holders of any CD rate, usually you will see a decrease coming from the top holder.

Here is an example of the top three leaders in each CD term starting with the 6 month CD rates. We added Melrose Credit Union to show how much higher their rates are, compared to normal bank rates, plus to get the Melrose Credit Union rate you have to become a member, which is open to everyone located anywhere in the US:

6 Month CDs

AloStar Bank of Commerce – 1.05% APY
AuroraBank – 1.04% APY
Ascencia – 1.02% APY

12 Month CDs

(Melrose Credit Union – 1.31% APY)
AloStar Bank of Commerce – 1.27% APY
E-Loan – 1.26% APY
Sallie Mae – 1.20% APY

24 Month CDs

(Melrose Credit Union – 1.56% APY)
MainStreet Bank – 1.50% APY
AuroraBank – 1.46% APY
VirtualBank – 1.46% APY * (has the lowest rating of 1 out of 5 stars on bankrate)

36 Month CDs

(Melrose Credit Union – 2.07% APY)
MainStreet Bank – 2.00% APY
Doral Bank – 1.80% APY
AuroraBank – 1.75% APY

48 Month CDs

MainStreet Bank – 2.50% APY
(Melrose Credit Union – 2.32% APY)
Transportation Alliance – 2.06% APY
American Bank – 2.00% APY

60 Month CDs

(Melrose Credit Union – 2.83% APY)
MainStreet Bank – 2.60% APY
First Internet Bank of Indiana – 2.40% APY
Discover Bank – 2.35% APY

As you can see most banks are being competitive in the rates they offer. The biggest gaps in rates are between the 36 Month CD and the 48 Month CD, which could mean these rates will be adjusted at any time.

You can find MainStreet Bank’s CD here.

For all of our best CD rates, be sure to visit our CD Rates page.

I think Melrose Credit Union just wants to lead in most of the CD rates as they just upped their 36 month CD rate to 2.27%, with a minimum deposit of $5,000.

Danversbank from Boston was holding the top spot at 2.50% APY, but recently dropped their rate to 2.00% APY causing them to lose the highest CD rate on the market.

Melrose Credit Union is out of New York and is open to all residents throughout the United State. They have a $1 joining fee which makes all of their certificates of deposit worth looking at. Since they hold the top spot for the 12 month, 36 month and 60 month CD rates, its worth a look at. Melrose is also close to leading in the 24 month CDs category also.

To put these interest rates into perspective here is a list of the next top 3-year certificates of deposit:

2.19% APY from Heritage Bank located in Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona. A minimum deposit of $5,000 is required.
2.15% APY from Sallie Mae Bank, has no minimum deposit and is owned by the big student loan lender.
2.08% APY from Bank of Internet, requires a minimum deposit of $1,000.
2.05% APY from USAA out of Texas, requires a minimum deposit of $1,000.

All of these financial institutions take applications online and have no restrictions on who can apply.

Be sure to check out our best nationally available CD rates. CD rates can change at any moment, so be sure to verify the current rates being offered.

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