When searching for the best California interest rates, there are actually several different types of financial institutions where you can look like community banks, credit unions, national banks and online institutions. So why not begin your search close to home with the local banks in your area? These small organizations tend to offer higher rates than larger banks and chains. The following is a look at the highest rates from local banks specifically. 
| Featured Rate | |
|---|---|
CIT Bank
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1.26%
Date: Feb 16, 2012
2-Year CD Rate
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| Highest Rates Recent Rate Changes | |
| First Imperial Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.70%
Date: Feb 7, 2012
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| F & A Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.36%
Date: Feb 3, 2012
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| Broadway Federal Bank, F. S. B. 2 Year CD Account |
1.26%
Date: Feb 17, 2012
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| Balboa Thrift and Loan Association 2 Year CD Account |
1.26%
Date: Feb 15, 2012
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| Fresno Police Department Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.25%
Date: Feb 10, 2012
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| Mission San Francisco Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.25%
Date: Feb 9, 2012
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| Certified Credit Union 6 Month CD Account |
0.50% to
1.00% Date: Feb 20, 2012
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| Premier America Credit Union 12 Month CD Account |
0.80% to
0.75% Date: Feb 20, 2012
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| Centennial Bank 2 Year CD Account |
0.75% to
0.70% Date: Feb 20, 2012
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| Coast Central Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
0.75% to
0.65% Date: Feb 20, 2012
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| Central State Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
0.55% to
0.50% Date: Feb 20, 2012
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| Centennial Bank 12 Month CD Account |
0.55% to
0.50% Date: Feb 20, 2012
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