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Rancho Santa Margarita, California CD Rates – 5-Year

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Below are 5-year CD Rates from banks that are located in Rancho Santa Margarita, { California}. Five Year Certificates of Deposit (CD) are generally the longest term CD that most banks will offer. They tend to offer the highest rates but require the longest commitment. Five year CDs are especially popular in a declining interest rate environment as depositors can lock money in at the highest rate possible for the longest period of time. They are also popular with depositors who are willing to lock up money for five years in return for extra yield.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - September 1, 2025

5 Year CD National Average : 0.92% ?

Banks APY MIN MILES ?

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 730 days interest.
Rate History: 4.20% → 4.15% → 4.05% → 4.20% → 4.15%

| 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: 3.05% → 3.50% → 4.11% → 4.00%

| Mar 21, 2023

Parent seems to be owned by a large Chilean bank. Not saying this is good or bad, but it is complication, especially in the current environment. Read More

Warning: Early Withdrawal Penalty is 2% of the account balance.
Rate History: 4.15% → 4.10% → 3.95% → 4.05% → 3.95%

| Jul 3, 2023

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

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.85% → 3.75% → 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: 2.27% → 3.95% → 2.27% → 3.50%

Rate History: 3.95% → 3.85% → 3.80% → 3.45%

Rate History: 3.45% → 3.65% → 3.35%

| Dec 3, 2019

Have done business with "Hope's" San Diego branch for a few years. Always courteous and helpful. Looking forward to doing business with them in the future. Read More

| Dec 21, 2023

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

| Feb 25, 2022

I joined Citi with a Costco-VISA card. An Accelerate followed, and then a checking account. Costco-VISA is necessary for using a credit card at Costco, otherwise cash is necessary. Accelerate Savings w... Read More

Rate History: 2.00% → 2.50% → 2.00%

| Jan 2, 2023

Terrible customer service by investment side. Fees too high , too full of themselves Read More

Rate History: 1.51% → 1.31%

1.24%

$10,000

19.76

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1.06%

$100,000

13.83

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1.01%

$10,000

13.83

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| Mar 2, 2019

does require us citizenship? Read More

0.80%

$10,000

13.21

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0.75%

$10,000

24.39

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| Dec 6, 2018

I have to say, as a local business owner, I purposefully chose to work with a 'local business bank'. I moved my checking over when I incorporated and assumed that I would go to them when my needs increased... Read More

0.75%

$10,000

24.40

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| Dec 6, 2018

I have to say, as a local business owner, I purposefully chose to work with a 'local business bank'. I moved my checking over when I incorporated and assumed that I would go to them when my needs increased... Read More

| Jan 29, 2019

The Bank does not have this product. Read More

0.55%

$10,000

20.57

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| 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

| Jul 22, 2015

Fix your automated system so I can find information after you close Read More

0.45%

$10,000

23.18

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0.45%

$100,000

14.97

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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

0.35%

$10,000

14.97

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| Mar 15, 2023

Oh Natty natty natty, haha the fact you need to take out (probably a second) loan for $160,000 on a $625,000 sends up all kinds of red flags. The bank was right to run away from YOU dear hahaha. Read More

| 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

| Aug 22, 2025

Echoing the other negative reviews here. Avoid because rate is bait-and-switch, website is awful and service is not acceptable (provided by offshore reps who barely speak English, raise their voice and ad... Read More

| Oct 18, 2016

IF the Cd's our that high then way i'm i the last to find out what The apys are. Read More

| Aug 25, 2021

I have banked with Umpqua in Gig Harbor since 2013 and although there money market rates are not good didn’t have much problem until I moved to Spokane and started using this branch on south hill. They ... Read More

| Feb 25, 2023

I have been working for this company more than 5 years. I would not recommend any investment with First Citizens Bank. They are the worst performer on the market based on the customer and employee reviews... 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - September 1, 2025


Branch Street City State
State Bank of India (California)
State Bank Of India (California) Branch
2827 Park Avenue, Suite 10a Tustin CA
Monet Bank
Irvine Branch
5600 Michelson Drive, Suite 140 Irvine CA
Bank of Hope
Garden Grove Branch
9580 Garden Grove Boulevard # 100 Orange County CA
Citibank, National Association
Garden Grove Branch
12221 Brookhurst Street Garden Grove CA
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Brookhurst And Ball Rd Branch
910 S Brookhurst St Anaheim CA
City National Bank
Anaheim Office Branch
2401 East Katella Avenue Anaheim CA
California International Bank, N.A.
California International Bank, N.A. Branch
8632 East Valley Boulevard, Suite A Rosemead CA
CalPrivate Bank
San Diego Private Bank Branch
18552 Macarthur Blvd, Suite220 Irvine CA
CalPrivate Bank
San Diego Private Bank Branch
18552 Macarthur Blvd, Suite220 Irvine CA
First Credit Bank
First Credit Bank Branch
18552 Macarthur Boulevard, Suite 102 Irvine CA
Tustin Community Bank
Tustin Community Bank Branch
13891 Newport Avenue, Suites 100 & 130 Tustin CA
HCN Bank
The Bank Of Hemet Branch
3715 Sunnyside Drive Riverside CA
Mechanics Bank
Newport Beach Branch
610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100 Newport Beach CA
SMBC MANUBANK
Brea Branch
100 S. State College Boulevard Brea CA
Mechanics Bank
Newport Beach Branch
610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100 Newport Beach CA
Commonwealth Business Bank
Irvine Center Branch
9120 Irvine Center Drive, #100 Irvine CA
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach
Garden Grove Branch
10422 Garden Grove Boulevard Garden Grove CA
First Bank
Fullerton - South Harbor Branch
1375 South Harbror Boulevard Suite A Fullerton CA
Pacific Premier Bank, National Association
Newport Beach Branch
4667 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 100 Newport Beach CA
Citizens Business Bank
Fullerton Business Financial Center Branch
301 N. Harbor Blvd Suite 101 Fullerton CA
Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B.
Magnolia Avenue Branch
487 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 101 Corona CA
Cathay Bank
Fountain Valley Branch
17860 Newhope Street, Suite 104 Fountain Valley CA
U.S. Bank National Association
Westminster - Brookhurst Branch
15555 Brookhurst Street Westminster CA
Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B.
Magnolia Avenue Branch
487 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 101 Corona CA
Bank of Hope
Garden Grove Branch
9580 Garden Grove Boulevard # 100 Orange County CA
East West Bank
99 Anaheim Branch
651 N. Euclid Street Anaheim CA
U.S. Bank National Association
Westminster - Brookhurst Branch
15555 Brookhurst Street Westminster CA
Comerica Bank
South Huntington Beach Branch
10111 Adams Avenue, Suite 101 Huntington Beach CA
Umpqua Bank
Newport Beach Branch
4040 Macarthur Boulevard, Suite 100 Newport Beach CA
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Newport Beach Branch
1201 Dove Street Newport Beach CA
Umpqua Bank
Newport Beach Branch
4040 Macarthur Boulevard, Suite 100 Newport Beach CA
Bank of America, National Association
Garden Grove Main Branch
9591 Chapman Avenue Garden Grove CA


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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Five Year CDs - Branch Banks 2025

Five-year CDs are the big kahuna of the CD world. While banks may offer six-year, seven-year, or even 10-year CDs, the five-year is the longest of the most commonly offered terms. The 5-year CD is therefore often the highest offer at your local bank. Therefore, the temptation for those looking for yield is to open one, deposit money, and forget about it for five years. This could be a mistake. In rising rate environments a five-year CD may not be a good investment.

Safety

Like every other CD term, five year CDs from FDIC insured banks are protected up to FDIC limits (generally $250,000 per account holder per bank). If your deposit is over the FDIC limit then you may not receive the uninsured money in case of a bank failure.

Inflation

The principle threat to a a five year CD is inflation. If the CD is opened in a low rate environment, and rates and inflation subsequently rise, then inflation will erode the value of the certificate of deposit over its five years. For example, if a depositor opened a five year CD in year 1 with a yield of 2.05% APY and inflation at 1.5%, then the real return is .55 percentage points. But if inflation rises the next year to 2.5% and stays there for the next four years, then the CD in real terms is losing money every year: 2.05% - 2.5% = -.45%.

While it is impossible for anyone to predict too far into the future, savers should be cognizant of the economic environment before locking up money for a five year time-period. Our rate analysis page provides some insight into where we think rates will go.

On the other hand, if rates are falling and will continue to do so for some time due to an economic recession then it makes sense to lock in a higher rate with a five year CD. Savers who opened five year CDs in 2008 immediately after the financial crisis were able to lock in rates in the 6% range, a great move considering two years later a five year CD paid below 3%.

Interest

Five-year CDs currently pay about 1.00% more in interest than a one year CD. In general, CDs of this duration are best opened as part of a laddered CD portfolio or if the depositor thinks that rates will either stagnate or drop over the next couple of years.

Opening a Five Year CD

Opening a five year CD in a branch is relatively easy and similar to every other CD term. Most banks require the customer be a resident of the United States and most branch-based banks ask that the account be opened in the bank. Funding can be performed by transferring money that is already located at that bank or by check or ACH transfer from another bank. The CD can be opened that day and the rate locked.

With longer term CDs, savers should make sure they put a record of the CD in a safe place and that if they move, they forward their new address to the bank. In cases where the bank cannot find the CD holder, the bank may hand the funds over to a state authority as a lost deposit, and it will require onerous paperwork to reclaim the money.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF FIVE YEAR CDs

Advantages of five year CDs

  • 5 year CDs provide the highest rate of the common CD terms.
  • The return is fixed for five years, which is an advantage in a flat or falling rate environment.

Disadvantages of five year CDs

  • The money is locked away for five years and cannot be withdrawn without a substantial penalty.
  • In a rising rate environment, inflation will reduce the value of the money in the CD over time.
  • Branch CDs require the saver to visit a branch and be subjected to cross-sell pitches and other marketing tactics.

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