Top Mid-Term CD Rates at Start Community Bank - Connecticut Only
Start Community Bank is again offering deposit specials with competitive rates. Its best deals are two CD specials: 1.90% APY for 27 months and 1.70% APY for 17 months. Minimum deposit is $500, and new money is required. These are listed in the bank's deposit rates page as of 2/27/2012.
Last year it had good deal on its Fast Start savings account, but its special rate now is only 0.55%.
It appears that a branch visit is required to open accounts at Start Community Bank. Branches are located in New Haven, Connecticut at 299 Whalley Ave. and at 258 Grand Avenue. Before driving a long distance, it's always best to call and confirm you can qualify.
It's a new bank that was established in December 2010. The bank has an overall health score at DepositAccounts.com of 5 stars (out of 5) based on September 2011 data. Please refer to our financial overview of Start Community Bank for more details. The bank has been a FDIC member since 2010 (FDIC Certificate # 58952).
How These CD Rates Compare
For nationally available CDs with terms around 18 months, the best rate is 1.20% APY at KeySource Commercial Bank and Incredible Bank (19 months).
For CDs with terms between 2 and 3 years, the best rates are 1.81% APY for a 25-month CD special at Farmers State Bank and 1.86% APY for a 3-year CD at Melrose Credit Union.
These rates are accurate as of 2/27/2012.
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