All of the best CD rates in California are above the best national rates with the exception of the one year CD rate category.  The best six month CD rate in California continues to be offered by Plaza Bank.  Plaza has a six month CD that has a hefty minimum deposit of $25,000 but earns an equally hefty rate of 2.50%.  American Plus Bank has a six month CD that earns a rate of 2.32% that matches the best national CD rate.  Behind this rate is the nine month CD of Pacific State Bank that has an interest rate of 2.26%.  County Bank and United Central Bank come in next with CD rates of 2.25%.  United Central Bank offers this rate on a six month CD while County Bank has this rate on a seven month term certificate of deposit.

The best one year CD rates in California are also led by Plaza Bank.  Plaza Bank has a one year CD with a rate of 2.75%.  Two banks offer one year CD rates that are 10 basis points behind this rate.  County Bank and Pacific State Bank continue with their certificate of deposit offers at 2.65%.  Cal National Bank is five basis points further back with a one year CD yield of 2.60%.  Vineyard Bank is next with a one year CD of 2.57% and the list ends with a ten month CD from 1st Pacific Bank that has an interest rate of 2.55%.

The best two year CD rate in California remains above the best national rates though the yield is slightly lower than the previous week.  First Republic Bank has a two year CD with an interest rate of 3.00% that leads the state.  American Plus Bank has a two year CD with a rate of 2.78% that is unchanged for the previous week and stays in second position.  Two banks, Temecula Valley Bank and San Diego National Bank, have two year CDs with rates of 2.65%.  Two more banks, Imperial Capital Bank and United Central Bank, round out the list with CD rates at 2.60%.

The best five year CD rates in California continue to outpace the national rates and most other state rates.  The highest CD rate in California is presented by First Republic Bank with five year CD rate of 4.00%.  Downey Savings did share this position but has dropped their rate to 3.85% and moves to second position.  US Bank continues their offer on a 59 month CD that yields 3.75%.  A big step down to 3.56% is the five year CD of Broadway Federal Bank.

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