Harrington Park, New Jersey CD rates from banks and credit unions serving New Jersey range from 0.01% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current Harrington Park, New Jersey CD rates include Popular DirectPopular DirectA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.12%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month CD at 5.00% APY, HSBC Bank USAHSBC Bank USAA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.86%Real return: +1.80%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24 Month New Money CD at 4.60% APY, Somerset Savings BankSomerset Savings BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%Real return: +1.80%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 18 Month Variable IRA Certificate at 4.60% APY, Kinecta Federal Credit UnionKinecta Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.82%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 18-Month Promo Certificate at 4.50% APY, and USALLIANCEUSALLIANCEA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.11%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Certificate at 4.50% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Harrington Park is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 794 institutions serving the New Jersey area are available to Harrington Park residents, with CD rates as high as 5.00% APY from Popular Direct. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed reflect actual verified offers from top-rated institutions. Rates are subject to change at the institution's discretion without notice and may depend on your initial funding amount. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account. CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 14, 2026
Consumer; Penalty may be applied for early withdrawal; Minimum $100,000 required to open an account; Rates effective as of 10/05/2026
Minimum balance to open account: $2500; 90-day dividend penalty for early withdrawal
Branch Only
($500.00 Minimum to open and obtain APY) (Fixed Rate)
Simple interest, paid at maturity; renews automatically; early withdrawal penalty may apply
APY1
APY based on semi-annual compounding; substantial penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $500 or more; Account matures in 3 months; Fund with as much as $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch
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Personal Banking
ULTRA
Dividends paid monthly; minimum certificate deposit $500
Rate Type: Fixed
IRA Certificate; $1,000 Minimum
Jumbo Certificate; $50,000 minimum
Share Certificate; Annual Percentage Rate 3.00%
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999
Minimum deposit and balance of $500 to obtain APY; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Monthly Service Fees: N/A; Minimum deposit and balance of $500 required to obtain current APY
Minimum Balance To Obtain APY $100.00
Jumbo
Balance: $100,000 and above
Minimum balance to open and obtain APY
Balance: $100,000+
Regular
Balance: Under $100,000
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 1 month interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 1 month interest
Relationship CD; Balance: $250,000 - $999,999.99
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $50,000.00 and Higher
Promotion CD; offer valid beginning September 28, 2026; Penalty for early withdrawal applies; Available for consumer, business, and IRA/Retirement CDs (business and IRA/Retirement must be opened in branch); Rates effective as of 9/28/2026
Share Certificate and IRA Certificate rates; effective Sept. 2026; ** One thousand dollar minimum**; early withdrawal penalty 25 basis points (1/4 %) per quarter
Consumer; Penalty may be applied for early withdrawal; Minimum $100,000 required to open an account; Rates effective as of 10/05/2026
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Online only; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
APY accurate as of 10/13/2026; Maximum deposit $10 million; Limited-time offer
Short-Term Growth; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Limited-time offer
Minimum balance to open account: $2500; 90-day dividend penalty for early withdrawal
Share Certificate Type
Balance: $500.00-$49,999.99
Amount: $1,000; APR/APY printed as range 3.95%-4.01%
Wealth Center/Telephone; Minimum balance to open account: $1,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Only available to existing Premier customers; Online only; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Fees:
Fees:
Effective May 28, 2025; penalty imposed for early withdrawal
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Dividends post at certificate maturity; Maximum Balance: $1,000,000 per member; Withdrawal before maturity subject to penalty
IRA Certificate; Rates effective as of 10/12/2026; NCUA-insured: Yes
ULTRA
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 1 month interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 1 month interest
APY based on semi-annual compounding; substantial penalty for early withdrawal
Balance Required to Obtain APY: $5,000 or more
Share Certificate Accounts as of September 15, 2026
Simple interest, paid at maturity; renews automatically; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Compounded Daily; Minimum balance of $1,500 required to earn posted APY; Substantial early withdrawal penalties apply
($500.00 Minimum to open and obtain APY) (Fixed Rate)
Effective June 1, 2024
Branch Only
Balance: $25,000 & Over
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Business Certificate; Dividend Rate 3.45%; Early withdrawal penalty: 60 days' dividends (term 6 months or less); Effective October 5, 2026
Earn 3.50% APY on balances of $500 or more; Account matures in 6 months; Fund up to $500,000 online and $1,000,000 in a branch
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Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Online only; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Limited-time CD rate; APY accurate as of 10/14/2026; maximum deposit $10 million; not available for public units or Business CDs; open online at flagstar.com
Wealth Center/Telephone; Minimum balance to open account: $1,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Only available to existing Premier customers; Online only; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
APY accurate as of 10/13/2026; Maximum deposit $10 million; Limited-time offer
Top Rate; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Not available for public units or Business CDs; Limited-time offer
Consumer; Penalty may be applied for early withdrawal; Minimum $100,000 required to open an account; Rates effective as of 10/05/2026
($500.00 Minimum to open and obtain APY) (Fixed Rate)
Balance: $200,000.00 and over; Share Certificate Jumbo CD Special
Balance: $200,000.00 and over; Special rate; rate type (APY or dividend) not labeled on page
IRA Certificate
Fees:
Fees:
Share Certificate Accounts as of September 15, 2026
Share Certificate Type
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum deposit of $500 required to open and earn the stated APY; Membership eligibility required; Matures into a 12-month Share Certificate at prevailing rate unless alternate instructions are provided
Minimum deposit of $500 required to open and earn the stated APY; upon maturity rolls into a 12-month Share Certificate at prevailing rate; membership eligibility required
Amount: $1,000; APR/APY printed as range 4.00% - 4.01%
1-year online CD; CD rate calculator table; Online CD
Online CD; Annual Percentage Yield (APY) variable as of 10/14/2026; CD rates fixed upon opening the account; early withdrawal penalties apply
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Minimum to open and obtain APY is $1,000 contract amount (Fixed Rate)
NCUA-insured; Rates effective as of 10/12/2026
Dividends compound quarterly; Maximum Balance: $1,000,000 per member; Withdrawal before maturity subject to penalty
Balance: $100,000.00 - $199,999.99; Share Certificate Jumbo CD Special
Balance: $100,000.00 - $199,999.99; Special rate; rate type (APY or dividend) not labeled on page
Share Certificate Special available from July 5th to July 10th; Minimum opening deposit of $500 in new money required for Special Promo Share Certificate of a 12-month term; new funds means money not on deposit at Garden Savings FCU in the past 90 days; On terms of 1 year or greater, early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends earned
APY based on semi-annual compounding; substantial penalty for early withdrawal
IRA rates effective 09/18/2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Balance Required to Obtain APY: $5,000 or more
Promotional certificate. Minimum balance to open jumbo share certificate and obtain APY is $100,000.
Balance: $100,000+; Jumbo
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Promotion CD; offer valid beginning September 28, 2026; Penalty for early withdrawal applies; Available for consumer, business, and IRA/Retirement CDs (business and IRA/Retirement must be opened in branch); Rates effective as of 9/28/2026
Or, 4.35% APY* with $100 min.
Regular
Balance: $100,000+; Jumbo
Consumer; Penalty may be applied for early withdrawal; Minimum $100,000 required to open an account; Rates effective as of 10/05/2026
Enjoy this rate when you have an Advantage Plus Checking Account. Open in-branch with a $500 minimum.
Balanced Growth; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Not available for public units or Business CDs; Limited time offer
Share Certificate Accounts as of September 15, 2026
Regular
Legacy Club
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Location: available when account is opened in a Santander location in CT, DE, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or select areas in FL (Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward counties, and Collier county ZIP Code 34141); rates in other areas or for online openings may not be available; minimum deposit of $500; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance Required to Obtain APY: $5,000 or more
New Deposits Only; Minimum deposit of $500 required to open and earn the stated APY
New Deposits Only; Minimum deposit of $500 required to open and earn the stated APY
Fees:
Fees:
Balance: $25,000 & Over
Featured CD rate; Requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account; Minimum deposit of $1,000 to open a CD
Requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account (MyChoice Premium Checking, M&T Select, M&T Select With Interest, Power Checking or Advantage Checking) to open; maximum deposit $1,000,000 per account ($750,000 if opened online); early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
INTEREST COMPOUNDED / CREDITED: Continuously/ Monthly
INTEREST COMPOUNDED / CREDITED: Continuously/ Monthly
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Regular APY
Regular APY; Dividend Rate 3.74%
Rewards APY; Dividend Rate 3.74%
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IRA; Request Appointment
Personal Banking; IRA
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Online only; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Wealth Center/Telephone; Minimum balance to open account: $1,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Only available to existing Premier customers; Online only; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Consumer; Penalty may be applied for early withdrawal; Minimum $100,000 required to open an account; Rates effective as of 10/05/2026
APY listed paid on $500 minimum balance; Must open with $500 minimum in new money or have a First Harvest Checking Account
Must open with $500 minimum in new money or have a First Harvest Checking Account
Must open with $500 minimum in new money or have a First Harvest Checking Account; APY listed paid on $500 minimum balance
Interest Compounded Daily | Posted Monthly
Interest Compounded Daily | Posted Monthly
Interest Compounded Daily | Posted Monthly
Long-Term Security; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Not available for public units or Business CDs; Limited-time offer
Share Certificate Accounts as of September 15, 2026
Share Certificate Type
Amount: $1,000; APR/APY printed as range 4.05% - 4.12%
Balance: $25,000 & Over
Variable rate matched to Wall Street Journal 3-Month Treasury rate, changes quarterly; 4.10% APY for balances $25,000-$500,000 (under $25,000 earns no interest); add funds during first 30 days; Not available at Amboy branches
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Payment of Interest: Monthly or Quarterly
Balance Required to Obtain APY: $5,000 or more
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Months Interest
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Term: 2 years - Fixed rate add on; IRA rates effective 09/18/2026; Add-on feature: deposits of $25 or more can be added at any time; minimum balance of $100
Rates effective as of October 14, 2026; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Jumbo certificate; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Raise Your Rate; up to three rate raises allowed; rate effective as of October 14, 2026
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Fees:
Fees:
Share Certificate and IRA Certificate rates; effective Sept. 2026; ** One thousand dollar minimum**; early withdrawal penalty 25 basis points (1/4 %) per quarter
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Business Certificate; Dividend Rate 3.54%; Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days' dividends (24 to less than 36 months); Effective October 5, 2026
Online CD; Annual Percentage Yield (APY) variable as of 10/14/2026; CD rates fixed upon opening the account; early withdrawal penalties apply
Branch Only
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Share Certificate Type
Amount: $1,000; APR/APY printed as range 4.10% - 4.17%
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Share Certificate Accounts as of September 15, 2026
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Rates effective as of October 14, 2026; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Jumbo certificate; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Rate Type: Fixed
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Raise Your Rate; up to three rate raises allowed; rate effective as of October 14, 2026
Balance: $25,000 & Over
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Business Certificate; Dividend Rate 3.59%; Early withdrawal penalty: 365 days' dividends (36 months or more); Effective October 5, 2026
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Online CD; Annual Percentage Yield (APY) variable as of 10/14/2026; CD rates fixed upon opening the account; early withdrawal penalties apply
Branch Only
IRA Certificate; $1,000 Minimum
Jumbo Certificate; $50,000 minimum
Share Certificate and IRA Certificate rates; effective Sept. 2026; ** One thousand dollar minimum**; early withdrawal penalty 25 basis points (1/4 %) per quarter
Balance: $50,000+; Effective date as of September 21, 2026
Balance: $50,000 & Above
Jumbo
Balance: $100,000 and above
3 Year IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Minimum deposit of $500 required to open and earn the stated APY
Minimum balance to open account and obtain the APY is $500
SC 36 Mo.; Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days' dividends; Rates As Of 9/17/2026
IRA Accounts; Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days' dividends; Rates As Of 9/17/2026
Fees:
Fees:
Dividends compound quarterly; Maximum Balance: $1,000,000 per member; Withdrawal before maturity subject to penalty
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Share Certificate Type
Share Certificate Accounts as of September 15, 2026
Rates effective as of October 14, 2026; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Jumbo certificate; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Rate Type: Fixed
Business Certificate; Dividend Rate 3.69%; Early withdrawal penalty: 365 days' dividends (36 months or more); Effective October 5, 2026
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Raise Your Rate; up to three rate raises allowed; rate effective as of October 14, 2026
Balance: $25,000 & Over
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Branch Only
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Online CD; Annual Percentage Yield (APY) variable as of 10/14/2026; CD rates fixed upon opening the account; early withdrawal penalties apply
Fees:
Fees:
IRA Certificate; $1,000 Minimum
Jumbo Certificate; $50,000 minimum
Balance: $50,000+; Effective date as of September 21, 2026
Balance: $50,000 & Above
Jumbo
Balance: $100,000 and above
4 Year IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Minimum deposit of $500 required to open and earn the stated APY
Minimum balance to open account and obtain the APY is $500
SC 48 Mo.; Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days' dividends; Rates As Of 9/17/2026
IRA Accounts; Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days' dividends; Rates As Of 9/17/2026
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999
Regular
Balance: Under $100,000
Combined minimum deposit $5,000; 4 Years; Effective February 18, 2026; Penalty for early withdrawal
Share Certificate and IRA Certificate rates; effective Sept. 2026; ** One thousand dollar minimum**; early withdrawal penalty 25 basis points (1/4 %) per quarter
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
APY based on semi-annual compounding; substantial penalty for early withdrawal
IRA rates effective 09/18/2026
Balance: $1,000 - $19,999.99
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Amount: $1,000; APR/APY printed as range 4.20% - 4.28%
Share Certificate Type
APY in effect as of 10/14/2026
Share Certificate Accounts as of September 15, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 month interest
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 month interest
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Business Certificate; Dividend Rate 3.78%; Early withdrawal penalty: 365 days' dividends (36 months or more); Effective October 5, 2026
Rates effective as of October 14, 2026; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Jumbo certificate; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Fees:
Fees:
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $25,000 & Over
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalties apply for early withdrawal
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99; APY printed as "365%" on source page (likely typo for 3.65%)
Online CD; Annual Percentage Yield (APY) variable as of 10/14/2026; CD rates fixed upon opening the account; early withdrawal penalties apply
5-year online CD; CD rate calculator table; Online CD
Balance: $50,000+; Effective date as of September 21, 2026
Balance: $50,000 & Above
IRA Certificate; $1,000 Minimum
Jumbo Certificate; $50,000 minimum
Combined minimum deposit $5,000; 5 Years; Effective February 18, 2026; Penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $100,000 and over
Jumbo
Balance: $100,000 and above
5 Year IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty applies
5 Years; Effective February 18, 2026; Penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000 - $19,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $49,999.99
Compare local Harrington Park, NJ CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions, updated every evening.
New Jersey 12-month CD rates rose 0.003 points over the past 7 days to 2.890% APY.
New Jersey 6-month CD rates rose 0.008 points over the past 7 days to 2.672% APY.
Where are New Jersey CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Annual interest earnings at today’s New Jersey average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | NJ Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.106% | $105.28 | $210.55 | $526.38 | $1,052.75 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.672% | $133.61 | $267.21 | $668.03 | $1,336.05 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.890% | $144.48 | $288.96 | $722.40 | $1,444.80 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.770% | $138.49 | $276.99 | $692.47 | $1,384.95 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.703% | $135.17 | $270.34 | $675.85 | $1,351.70 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.448% | $122.40 | $244.80 | $612.00 | $1,224.00 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.465% | $123.26 | $246.52 | $616.30 | $1,232.60 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.614% | $130.71 | $261.41 | $653.53 | $1,307.05 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 14, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s New Jersey average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | NJ Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.106% | $105.28 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.672% | $133.61 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.890% | $144.48 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.703% | $135.17 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.448% | $122.40 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.564% blended | $640.94/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and New Jersey average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,184 CD rates from 51 banks and 64 credit unions with locations in Harrington Park, New Jersey, plus national online institutions available to New Jersey residents. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website, no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.
Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1 to 5), and Texas Ratio, objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data, so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.
Current top rate: Popular Direct offers a CD at 5.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Harrington Park, New Jersey.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Harrington Park, New Jersey
To find the best APYs in Harrington Park, New Jersey, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Harrington Park, New Jersey has 64 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional banks and compete aggressively for deposits.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate. The APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. Common penalties range from 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
Local demographics and economic context for CD savers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024
21.7% of residents are 65 or older, above the national average of 17.3%, making fixed-rate CDs a particularly relevant savings vehicle in this market; a low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s NJ 12-month CD average of 2.890%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($9,798/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $283 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024. Median earnings from ACS 2023 place-level estimates.
What to compare when choosing between a CD and other deposit accounts
| Feature | CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked for term | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (months of interest) | None | None | Penalty (90 to 180 days interest) |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) |
| Check / Debit Access | No | Usually no | Often yes | No |
| Best For | Known savings goal, CD ladder | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit account that holds a fixed sum of money for a fixed term, commonly three months to five years, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. In return for leaving the money untouched until the term ends, a saver in Harrington Park, New Jersey typically earns a higher rate than a standard savings account pays. CDs from banks are insured by the FDIC and those from credit unions by the NCUA, in Harrington Park, New Jersey as everywhere in the U.S.
The term is the length of time the money is committed before the CD matures. Shorter terms such as three or six months give Harrington Park, New Jersey savers easier access to their funds. For example, Popular Direct is offering its 6 Month CD at 4.35% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Popular Direct is offering its 60 Month CD at 5.00% APY. When a CD matures, the depositor can withdraw the principal and interest or roll the balance into a new term, so it helps to match the term to when the money will actually be needed.
CDs are among the lowest-risk savings products available because the rate is fixed for the full term and the balance is federally insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. For a Harrington Park, New Jersey saver, the main trade-off is liquidity: withdrawing funds before maturity usually triggers an early-withdrawal penalty, often 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term.
Interest on a CD is calculated using the annual percentage yield (APY), which reflects the effect of compounding over a year. Depending on the institution, interest may be credited monthly, quarterly, or at maturity, and can be paid out to a linked account or added back to the CD to compound. When comparing the Harrington Park, New Jersey CDs listed above, a saver gets the truest picture of total earnings by looking at APY rather than the nominal rate.
Most CDs carry a fixed rate that is locked for the entire term, protecting a Harrington Park, New Jersey depositor if market rates fall after the account is opened. Some institutions offer variable-rate or bump-up CDs whose rate can change during the term; these may start lower but allow the rate to rise if conditions improve. Which is better depends on the direction a saver expects rates to move.
See exactly what a CD will earn by maturity. Enter your deposit, pick a term, and set the APY, or click any current Harrington Park, New Jersey rate on the right to apply that term and rate instantly. CD rates are fixed for the full term.
Assumes the APY is held to maturity with interest compounding and remaining in the CD. Early withdrawals typically forfeit 30 to 180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s NJ top rate of 5.00% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $500 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Harrington Park, New Jersey CD LadderNJ CD rates currently range from 2.106% (3-month) to 2.448% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Harrington Park, New Jersey CD at 5.00% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90 to 180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsNew Jersey’s average 12-month CD is 2.890% APY. Compare locking in that rate against a flexible high-yield savings account to see which earns more for your deposit and timeline.
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