The average of the best two year CD rates available nationally slipped modestly for the week ending September 25, 2009.  The two year CD rate, fortunately, was the only maturity to have a drop in yield for the week.

The best two year CD rate average was lower by one basis point or 1/100 of a percent bringing the yield down from 2.35% in the previous week to 2.34% this week.  While the average rate for this term of bank CDs was relatively stable, the top CD rate fell appreciably. 

The highest two year CD rate available nationally now is at 2.37% which is the CD rate marketed by E-Loan.  The previous highest CD rate came from Tennessee Commerce Bank with an interest rate of 2.50%.  Tennessee Commerce’s interest rate reduction for this term bank CD dropped it off the top ten bank rate list altogether.  The current CD rate for the two year CD at Tennessee Commerce is at 2.15%.

The second best two year CD rate available nationally is only two basis points behind the rate leader at 2.35%.  Five banks on the list offer this CD interest rate including; American Express Bank, Ally Bank, Aurora Bank, Discover Bank and NewDominion Bank.  American Express Bank as well as Aurora Bank have been increasing their interest rate promotions recently, moving both banks higher on the list of the top ten bank CD rates with a two year maturity.  The lowest CD rate on the list for this week is now at 2.30%.

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