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Sterling, Illinois CD Rates – 18-Month

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Below are eighteen-month Certificates of Deposit (CD) rates from banks in Sterling, Illinois . 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.

Sterling, IL - July 22, 2025

18 Month CD National Average : 0.58% ?

Banks APY MIN MILES ?

Warning: Early Withdrawal Penalty is 2% of the account balance.
Rate History: 4.35% → 4.20% → 4.15% → 4.05% → 4.20%

| Jul 3, 2023

A 2% early withdrawal fee on a 1-year CD is almost equally insane as a 270 day one. Read More

| Sep 18, 2023

I agree with another user, this bank is very poorly put together, and may very well be an operation in large part used to extract and sell people's personal information. I called customer service and had ... Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 270 days interest.
Rate History: 4.10% → 4.15% → 4.10% → 4.00% → 4.10%

| 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

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 90 days interest.
Rate History: 4.50% → 4.25% → 4.15% → 4.05% → 4.00%

| Jun 26, 2020

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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%

| Dec 21, 2023

Very easy to setup 6 month 5.35% CD from cornerstone account Read More

| 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

Rate History: 4.75% → 5.00% → 3.50% → 3.25%

| 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

1.00%

$10,000

13.33

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0.70%

$100,000

10.97

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| Dec 5, 2020

You people did a very good job with our loan. You where very prompt in sending the overrun within a few days of the last payment ! Thank You ! Read More

| Oct 13, 2022

Upon entering the Savanna Location, I 1st waited and waited and then was told it was gonna be a few minutes; Therefore when one's app once I got to deposit money they tried to tell me it was too late. To... Read More

0.60%

$1,000

21.05

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0.55%

$10,000

24.19

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0.55%

$10,000

10.97

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0.55%

$10,000

1.81

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| Nov 3, 2021

If anyone is considering using Midland States Bank for estate or trust planning and administration, I’d urge you to be careful and do your due diligence. I’ll first say that I am a CPA with experience ... Read More

0.40%

$10,000

2.72

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0.40%

$10,000

21.71

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| Jun 10, 2022

This bank hasn't raised their rates! Maybe I was sleeping but I need to get out of here fast. Read More

| May 21, 2018

I wish I had never heard of or seen BBVA. It has been a disaster. Came to this site to find something else. Read More

| 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

| Nov 12, 2018

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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 Sterling, IL - July 22, 2025


Branch Street City State
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Morrison Branch
100 W Lincoln Way Morrison IL
Farmers National Bank
The Farmers National Park Of Prophet Branch
1100 East Lincolnway Morrison IL
Farmers National Bank
The Farmers National Park Of Prophet Branch
1100 East Lincolnway Morrison IL
Peoples National Bank of Kewanee
Tampico Branch
112/120 Main Street, West Side Tampico IL
Milledgeville State Bank
Milledgeville State Bank Branch
451 North Main Street Milledgeville IL
Community State Bank of Rock Falls
Morrison Branch
220 East Main Street Morrison IL
Fidelity Bank
Mt Carroll Branch
703 South East Street Mount Carroll IL
Exchange State Bank
Exchange State Bank Branch
126 North Broad Street Lanark IL
The State Bank of Pearl City
Mount Carroll Branch
408 South Clay Street Mount Carroll IL
Milledgeville State Bank
Milledgeville State Bank Branch
451 North Main Street Milledgeville IL
Sauk Valley Bank & Trust Company
Sauk Valley Bank & Trust Company Branch
201 West 3rd Street Sterling IL
Midland States Bank
Sterling Branch
302 First Avenue Sterling IL
First Federal Savings Bank
Rock Falls Branch
701 First Avenue Rock Falls IL
Union Savings Bank
Mount Morris Branch
2 West Main Street Mount Morris IL
U.S. Bank National Association
Rock Falls Branch
300 First Avenue Rock Falls IL
Fifth Third Bank, National Association
Sterling Facility Branch
2800 East Lincolnway Sterling IL


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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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