The average CD rate for the top 10 national six month CDs rose slightly from 2.14% to 2.16% for the week ending April 24, 2009.  Once again, the best six month CD rates were offered by GMAC Bank and Corus Bank.  Both of these banks had six month CD rates set at 2.25%.  The GMAC Bank CD rate is available with a $500.00 minimum deposit while the Corus Bank CD requires a $10,000.00 minimum deposit.  State Bank of India comes up next with a six month CD that has an interest rate of 2.22%.  Close behind is Nexity bank with six month CD rate of 2.21%.  The list ends with pacific Mercantile Bank which offers a six month CD that yields 2.03%.

The national CD rates have remained in a very tight range in recent weeks, fluctuating by a few basis points per week.  On the other hand, state CD rates have shown much more volatility and with this volatility has come more opportunity for the CD investor.  The year long trend of availability for better yields in regional and state bank certificates of deposit continues.  Many state and regional banks are offering CD rates that are above the national average often well above the average.  Gateway Bank in Virginia is offering a 2.45% rate on a six month CD.  Atlantic Southern Bank of Florida has a special promotion for a seven month CD that yields 2.70%, a whopping 45 basis points above the best national rate.

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