OneWest Bank CD Review

OneWest Bank CD is offered by CIT Bank, a bank founded in 1908 and based in Salt Lake City, UT. OneWest Bank CD is available in 50 states (and Washington, DC).

• Very high APY. This account offers an annual percentage yield of up to 0.45%, which is much higher than the national average for a CD account.
• $1,000 minimum deposit. This is a typical minimum initial deposit for the CDs we track.
• Wide selection of CD terms. OneWest Bank CD allows you to create a CD ladder by spreading your cash across certificates with different terms. This combines the benefits of frequent access to funds and higher rates of return on your savings.

Are cd accounts from CIT Bank federally insured?

Yes, your CIT Bank cd accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC #58978). The FDIC is an independent agency of the United States government that protects you against the loss of your insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

What types of CDs does CIT Bank offer?

• Traditional CDs. These CDs pay a fixed interest rate i you deposit a fixed amount of money for a specific term. Once the maturity date arrives, you have the option of cashing out or rolling over the CD for another term.
• Jumbo CDs. A jumbo CD requires a higher minimum balance than that required by traditional CDs. In exchange, jumbo CDs pay higher interest rates.
• IRA CDs. An IRA CD is a type of IRA that consists entirely of CDs. In general, you can invest in CDs in any IRA, but OneWest Bank CD offers a CD that is specifically for retirement.

What CD rates does CIT Bank offer on its CDs?

OneWest Bank CD offers an APY starting at 0.1% and ranging up to 0.45%. APY stands for annual percentage yield and shows the interest rate paid by the CD after taking into account compounding.

What is the minimum deposit to open a CD account with CIT Bank?

OneWest Bank CD requires a minimum deposit of $1,000 to open an account.

What is the grace period for OneWest Bank CD?

There is a 7-day grace period for OneWest Bank CD. A grace period is a period of time during which you can withdraw the money in your CD without paying an early withdrawal penalty. A grace period starts the day after a CD’s maturity date, or the final day a CD is opened. Standard CDs renew automatically at the same term if you don't withdraw your money after the 7-day grace period. Note that the new CD rates probably won’t be the same as the original.

What types of fees, such as early withdrawal penalties, does OneWest Bank CD charge?

Financial institutions don't typically charge many fees on CDs. However, most charge a fee if you choose to withdraw your money before the CD term ends.

CIT Bankcharges an early withdrawal fee of $25.