Darien Rowayton Bank's Three New CDs, All Nationally Available
In mid-July, Darien Rowayton Bank (Connecticut) began offering three new CDs: a 17-month CD (1.50% APY), a 45-month CD (1.75% APY), and a 59-month CD (2.00% APY). A deposit of $500, either in person or online, opens any of these CDs. Of the three, the 17-month CD stands out as the most attractive.
Thanks to the ever observant DA member Cumulus for this find!
Availability
At first glance, these CDs may seem to be only locally available, but a closer look at their online applications reveals:
Only Residents of New York and Connecticut are eligible for Checking and Savings Products. All U.S. Residents are eligible for Certificate of Deposit Products.
A follow-up call to Darien Rowayton Bank confirmed national availability of the CDs. The application can be filled out on the bank's website, or a Darien Rowayton Bank CSR can email an application.
Bank Overview
Darien Rowayton Bank (FDIC Certificate #58257) has an overall A rating on DA and a Texas Ratio of 6.01% (excellent) as of March 31, 2014. In the past year, Darien Rowayton Bank's total deposits have grown by $63.5 Million, an impressive increase of 30.47%. Please refer to our financial overview of Darien Rowayton Bank for more details.
Established in 2006, Darien Rowayton Bank is a well capitalized community bank that did not require any government support during the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Since its inception, the bank has not had a single residential loan foreclosure.
How the Rate Compares
Darien Rowayton Bank's 17-month CD is not only very competitive when compared to similar products tracked by DA, it heads the list of similar products. While the 45- and 59-month CDs are not as impressive, they do merit inclusion in the weekly Best CD Rates Summary.
The above rates are accurate as of 7/31/2014.
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If done by phone must supply primary and secondary ID and ss# by email. An ACH transfer is acceptable if you open CD online. The manager I dealt with was very pleasant and helpful.
They are a small bank and staffing size causes some delays , I believe. For example, when I completed the online registration for online access to my CD accounts, I was told I would not be able to access my accounts until the next day. Why? The person who verifies the registration was backed up with work, However, as it worked out , I got access later that evening.
Delays are the price we pay for obtaining a better than average rate.