The best CD rates available in Washington state displayed mixed results for the week ending June 5, 2009.  Washington CD rates in the six month and two year terms were lower while the one year and five year terms were higher.  The best six month CD rates displayed the most action with the average for the Washington six month CD rates falling from 2.13% to 2.07%.  The highest six month rate belongs to North Cascades National Bank with an interest rate of 2.12%.  Raymond Federal Bank has a slightly higher rate listed but the rate is on a longer, nine month term.  The lowest rate is at 2.00% leading to a very tight field for short term bank CDs.

The best one year CD rate in Washington is well above the best national CD rate of 2.63%.  Pacific Crest Savings is the term leader with a promotional 10 month CD that has an interest rate of 3.10%.  The rates following this bank CD suffer a large drop with the next best one year rate available going down to 2.50%.  A one year CD rate at 2.50% is presented at HomeStreet Bank as well as Seattle Bank.

The best two year CD rate in Washington falls just two basis points below the best two year national rate of 2.87%.  HomeStreet Bank offers the best two year rate at 2.85%.  Following this rate is a two year from North County Bank at 2.70%.  Pacific Crest Savings’ two year CD is five basis points back at 2.65%.

Five year CD rates in Washington are trailing the best national rates by a sizeable amount.  The best five year CD rate is at 3.55% and is available at ShoreBank Pacific and HomeStreet Bank.  One basis point below this rate is the five year CDs of Cashmere Valley Bank and North Cascades National Bank that yield 3.51%.

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