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Clear Lake, Iowa CD Rates – 18-Month

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Below are eighteen-month Certificates of Deposit (CD) rates from banks in Clear Lake, Iowa . Eighteen Month CDs offer a bit more yield than 1 year CDs but require a longer time-commitment. Like any CD, you should consider the trade-off between the difference in yield and the required time commitment. If an 18 month CD pays significantly above the yield of a 12-month CD, it may be worth opening.

Clear Lake, IA - October 30, 2025

18 Month CD National Average : 0.58% ?

Banks APY MIN MILES ?

Earty Withdrawal Penalty is 180 days interest.
Rate History: 4.75% → 4.50% → 4.35% → 3.85% → 3.80%

| Aug 2, 2023

Sallie mae is just a horrible institution. We've done business with them before and swore on the holy bible not to go near there again, but a 18 mos cd at 5.55% brought us back. Read More

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.95% → 4.00% → 3.95% → 3.80%

| Sep 4, 2025

And I discovered that they play bait and switch and have no problems lying. This system won't let me give it zero or negative stars so I have given it one, but that is at least one too many. Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 90 days interest.
Rate History: 4.15% → 4.05% → 4.00% → 3.80% → 3.80%

| Jun 26, 2020

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Early Withdrawal Penalty is 270 days interest.
Rate History: 4.16% → 3.95% → 3.90% → 3.80% → 3.70%

| Dec 18, 2023

I submitted a CD application 18 months 5.50 APY over a week ago and my application was declined no reason was given, I have the funds in another bank for transfer, credit score over 800. I think the reason... Read More

Rate History: 4.50% → 4.20% → 4.00% → 3.91% → 3.65%

Rate History: 3.00% → 2.85%

| Jun 2, 2022

I've been a customer since CIT emerged from the financial crisis as a real competitor in this space (14 years or so). Zero complaints about anything over this time ... until today. Now they are offering a... Read More

Rate History: 3.50% → 2.00% → 1.50%

| Feb 6, 2023

after over 100k in transactions through this bank in the course of a year not only did i suffer from fraud but this bank closed my accounts and i have been lliable for all the losses and to top it off with... Read More

0.85%

$10,000

19.14

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0.80%

$100,000

15.23

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0.80%

$100,000

7.74

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0.70%

$10,000

15.23

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0.67%

$100,000

7.71

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0.65%

$10,000

7.74

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0.65%

$10,000

4.98

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0.61%

$10,000

7.71

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0.60%

$100,000

15.93

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0.50%

$250

11.78

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0.35%

$10,000

15.93

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| Jun 12, 2023

US Bank reported me to dult Protective Services because my husband is 85 and I am63. He got sick and went into a nursing hime for 3 months. My husband always handled the financial affairs. I had to take ov... Read More

| Jul 24, 2023

BOFA is a den of people thieves camouflaged as bank operatives. There’s a soon to be uncovered carrel of money laundry there. They took all my money and don’t want to release it to me for no particular... Read More

All rates listed are Annual Percentage Yield (APY). The Min listed is the minimum deposit account balance required to obtain the rate listed.

Branches Info around Clear Lake, IA - October 30, 2025


Branch Street City State
Green Belt Bank & Trust
Belmond Branch
120 East Main Street Belmond IA
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Mason City Downtown Branch
10 North Washington Avenue Mason City IA
United Bank and Trust Company
Sheffield Branch
202 Gilman Street Sheffield IA
Reliance State Bank
Reliance State Bank Branch
100 East Main Street Klemme IA
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank Branch
2601 Fourth Street, S.W. Mason City IA
Reliance State Bank
Reliance State Bank Branch
100 East Main Street Klemme IA
NSB Bank
Nsb Bank Branch
2650 4th Street, S.W. Mason City IA
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank Branch
2601 Fourth Street, S.W. Mason City IA
Farmers State Bank
Ventura Branch
5 West Ventura Street Ventura IA
NSB Bank
Nsb Bank Branch
2650 4th Street, S.W. Mason City IA
Manufacturers Bank & Trust Company
Manufacturers Bank & Trust Company Branch
245 J Street Forest City IA
Clear Lake Bank and Trust Company
Garner Branch
325 State Street Garner IA
Manufacturers Bank & Trust Company
Manufacturers Bank & Trust Company Branch
245 J Street Forest City IA
U.S. Bank National Association
Mason City Branch
124 North Washington Avenue Mason City IA
Bank of America, National Association
Mason City Main Branch
25 West State Street Mason City IA


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PRODUCT INFORMATION

18 Month CDs - Branch Banks 2025

Banks offer a range of Certificates of Deposit (CD) with 18 month CDs being a popular term. An eighteen month CD obligates the holder to keep their money in the bank for eighteen months in return for a fixed rate of interest during that time period. All eighteen month bank CDs shown on BestCashCow are FDIC insured.

Eighteen month CDs can be opened in almost any bank branch as the are a mainstay of bank deposit products.

The advantages of an eighteen month CD are:

  • A slightly higher rate than 12 month CDs in return for leaving the money in the bank longer.
  • A fixed rate during the 18 month period.
  • FDIC insurance.
  • Convenience of opening and managing the CD at a local branch.

The disadvantages of an eighteen month branch CDs are:

  • Rates are generally lower than on the top online savings and CD accounts.
  • Money is tied up for 18 months. Removing it early results in significant penalties.
  • Opening in a branch requires a personal visit.

All banks listed on BestCashCow are FDIC insured; BestCashCow.com strongly recommends that you stay within FDIC insurance limits and that if you are unsure of how the limits affect you, please visit the FDIC website.

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