Highest CD Rates in New Jersey

The average CD rate is darn right dismal and has been for awhile now. CD rates were expected to start headed higher in 2010 but that might not happen until 2011. There has been a slew of poor economic numbers released recently that is pointing to a slowing economy.

The June FOMC minutes also show the fed revised down their outlook for growth. The fed also believes inflation still isn’t a concern at this point for them to raise interest rates. CD rates won't be heading higher until we see stronger growth and the fed raises interest rates.

Looking for the highest CD rates at banks and credit unions? Use our CD rate tables at CDRates.MonitorBankRates.com to find the best CD rates in your area.

The national average 12 month CD interest rate is 0.83 percent. Although the national average 12 month CD rates are dismal, you can find 12 month CD rates a lot better than the national average rate.

We search our CD rate tables for the highest 12 month CD rates in NJ. The current highest CD rate is from Flagstar Bank and Sallie Mae Bank. Both banks are currently offering their 12 month CD rates at 1.54 percent with an annual percentage yield of 1.55 percent.

Discover Bank has the second highest CD rate on our 12 month CD rate list in NJ. Discover Bank's current 12 month CD rate is 1.49 percent with an APY of 1.50 percent.

AIG Bank has the third best CD rate on our list. AIG Bank's current 12 month CD interest rate is 1.48 percent with an APY of 1.49 percent.

Ally Bank has the fourth highest 12 month CD rate. The bank's current 12 month CD rate is 1.47 percent with an APY of 1.48 percent. Following is our list of the highest 12 month CD rates in New Jersey.