New Castle, Colorado CD rates from banks and credit unions serving Colorado range from 0.01% to 5.12% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current New Castle, Colorado CD rates include NuVista Federal Credit UnionNuVista Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%Real return: +1.42%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 12 Month DREAM Certificate at 5.12% APY, 5Star Bank5Star BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.98%Real return: +1.41%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 60 Month Variable IRA at 5.11% APY, Austin Capital BankAustin Capital BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.96%Real return: +0.88%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 21, 2026 offering 3 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.58% APY, Bankers Bank of the WestBankers Bank of the WestA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.05%Real return: +0.85%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 21, 2026 offering Fixed-rate Certificate of Deposit - 24 months at 4.55% APY, and On Tap Credit UnionOn Tap Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.06%Real return: +0.75%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering 60 Month Certificate at 4.45% APY. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
New Castle is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 773 institutions serving the Colorado area are available to New Castle residents, with CD rates as high as 5.12% APY from NuVista Federal Credit Union. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed reflect actual verified offers from top-rated institutions. Rates are subject to change at the institution's discretion without notice and may depend on your initial funding amount. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account. CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 23, 2026
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
APY current as of September 21, 2026; early withdrawal penalty may apply; auto-renews to fixed rate CD of equivalent term
Balance: under $100k; Limited time special offer; Effective Date: 10/19/2026; Not available for individual retirement or business accounts; Apply online
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 1 Month of Interest
Standard Certificate of Deposit; rate is fixed for the term
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Minimum Balance $500
Accurate as of 09/30/2026
Certificates of Deposit
Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings
Compounded/Credited: Quarterly; Effective: 10/01/2026
Rates listed are valid for personal accounts only. Early withdrawal penalty may apply.
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Regular Share Certificate
IRA certificate; one-time dividend rate bump permitted during original term
Minimum of $1,000 to open
Additional .25% bonus for Star and Senior Account customers
Standard Term Certificate; available to personal and business members
Balance: $1,000.00 - $250,000.00; Business & Consumer (Personal) Certificate of Deposit Accounts
Balance: $1,000 or more
Dividend rate for $500 and up
Balance: $0.01 - $99,999.99
Balance: 500.00 - 99,999.99
$10,000 Minimum tier; Annual Percentage Yield calculation based on quarterly compounding
Balance: $10,000 to $24,999.99
Balance: $25,000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $500 minimum to earn APY
Standard (Min Balance: $500); Highest APY includes 0.25% boost with active Summit Dividend Checking
Minimum deposit $500; APY calculation based on quarterly compounding; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Featured rate; rates as of August 1, 2026
APY accurate as of 08/01/2026; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Standard Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Standard (Min Balance: $100)
Balance: $100,000.00+; Compounded quarterly; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Available for IRAs
Balance: $100,000.00+; Compounded quarterly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Share Certificates/CD's; youth members only
Deposits over $25,000; Account Balance $100,000
Deposits over $25,000; Account Balance $25,000
Dividend rate and APY subject to change without notice; APY based on minimum account balance of $500
Balance: $500 minimum; APY based on minimum account balance of $500
IRA CD
Deposits under $25,000; Balance: $10,000
Interest paid quarterly via ACH; withdrawal before maturity not permitted; Rates current as of October 1, 2026
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
Balance: $25,000 - $99,999
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 Months of Interest
APY current as of September 21, 2026; early withdrawal penalty may apply; auto-renews to fixed rate CD of equivalent term
$100,000; APY based on Quarterly Compounding and subject to change if balance falls below $100,000; Penalty for early withdrawal
Open Online
Balance: $10,000.00 and up
Balance: $500 minimum; Dividend rate 3.93%, APY 4.00%; Business promo term certificate
Balance: $100,000 +
Certificates of Deposit
Standard Term Certificate; available to personal and business members
Includes Traditional and Roth IRA Jumbo CDs
Balance: $50,000+; Dividend Rate 3.85%; APY 3.90%
Health Savings Account CD - family
Health Savings Account CD - single
Youth product for members under 18; disclosures state $50.00 minimum to open and $50 minimum balance
Balance: $500-$99,999.99
Minimum of $1,000 to open
REG only; Minimum Balance to Open and Earn Interest $100,000
Effective: October 1, 2026
Minimum Balance to Earn APY; APY marked with asterisk (*)
Balance: $500 minimum to earn APY
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Effective as of 10/05/2026; $500 minimum balance requirement; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Effective as of: 10/05/2026; Minimum $500 Minimum; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Rates effective 6/15/2026
Balance: $500 - $49,999.99; Dividend Rate 3.75%; APY 3.80%
Balance: $1,000 and over; Tiers & Certificates compound monthly; Individual Retirement Account Traditional-Roth-Coverdell ESA Rates
Effective: October 1, 2026; Minimum balance required to earn stated rate - $500.00; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Additional deposits not permitted
Dividends compounded monthly, credited monthly; Early withdrawal penalties apply; IRA restrictions apply
Balance: $500-$24,999.99; Dividends Credited: Monthly
Regular Share Certificate
Balance: Up to $1,000.00 earns the DREAM Certificate rate; $1,000.01 and over earns the current 12 Month Certificate rate; Youth Share Certificate add-on account
Interest paid quarterly via ACH; withdrawal before maturity not permitted; Rates current as of October 1, 2026
1% penalty for early withdrawal; 10 days after the CD renews before a penalty
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 Months of Interest
Open Online
Summit CD Rates - Effective Sunday, October 18, 2026
Certificates of Deposit
Standard Term Certificate; available to personal and business members
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum of $100 to open
Minimum of $1,000 to open
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
Balance: $1,000 and over; Tiers & Certificates compound monthly; Individual Retirement Account Traditional-Roth-Coverdell ESA Rates
New money only (funds must come from a non-Options account); Limited availability; Special rate cannot be combined with Loyalty Rewards; 90 day penalty for early withdrawal; At maturity the balance automatically renews into a standard 6 month term; APY accurate as of 7/20/26 and subject to change
Balance: $100,000 +
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 1-Year Term CD renews automatically for the same term
Balance: $25,000 - $99,999
APY current as of September 21, 2026; early withdrawal penalty may apply; auto-renews to fixed rate CD of equivalent term
Effective: October 1, 2026
$100,000; APY based on Quarterly Compounding and subject to change if balance falls below $100,000; Penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; Effective as of Friday, October 23rd, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Youth account
Minimum Balance to Earn APY; APY marked with asterisk (*)
Balance: $500 minimum to earn APY
APY footnoted with * on page: interest rate and APY may change after account opening
Youth CD; available for members 24 years old and younger; persons under 18 require an adult owner on the account; additional deposits of $25 or more during the term
Balance: $500-$99,999.99
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $50,000+; Dividend Rate 3.80%; APY 3.86%
Not available in: Alaska, California, GA, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Interest paid quarterly via ACH; withdrawal before maturity not permitted; Rates current as of October 1, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Months of Interest
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Special CD rate; APY = annual percentage yield; 18 month CD rolls into 12-month term rate at maturity; Public Funds not eligible; Rates effective as of July 31, 2026
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
CD Special
Balance: $500-$24,999.99; Dividends Credited: Monthly
Minimum Deposit $50,000.00; Dividends compounded and credited semi-yearly
Health Savings Account CD - family
IRA certificate; interest compounded and credited quarterly
Health Savings Account CD - single
Accurate as of 09/30/2026
Balance: $100,000 +
Minimum Deposit $10,000.00
$100,000; APY based on Quarterly Compounding and subject to change if balance falls below $100,000; Penalty for early withdrawal
Interest compounded quarterly; Rates effective as of 10/16/2026
Balance: $100,000 +
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Balance: $500-$99,999.99
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Certificates of Deposit
Interest compounded quarterly; Rates effective as of 10/16/2026
APY current as of September 21, 2026; early withdrawal penalty may apply; auto-renews to fixed rate CD of equivalent term
Individual Retirement Account; Variable Rate
Super Jumbo Certificates - $50,000 minimum; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
$10,000 Minimum tier; Annual Percentage Yield calculation based on quarterly compounding
Dividend Rate 3.45%; APY 3.50%
Balance: $0.01 - $99,999.99
Balance: 500.00 - 99,999.99
Dividend Rate 3.45%; $500 min
Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings
Term Certificates - $500 Minimum; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Premier membership; Penalty: 180 days interest; Compounds monthly
Summit CD Rates - Effective Sunday, October 18, 2026
Penalty for early withdrawal may apply; Dividends Paid Monthly; Compound Monthly; Dividend Period Calendar Month
Penalty for early withdrawal may apply
Includes Traditional and Roth IRA Jumbo CDs
IRA certificate
Variable IRA rate; indexed to Treasury securities
Interest paid quarterly via ACH; withdrawal before maturity not permitted; Rates current as of October 1, 2026
Open Online
Standard Term Certificate; available to personal and business members
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Months of Interest
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
1% penalty for early withdrawal; 10 days after the CD renews before a penalty
Effective: October 1, 2026
Balance: $500 minimum to earn APY
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; Effective as of Friday, October 23rd, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Effective: October 1, 2026; Minimum balance required to earn stated rate - $500.00; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Additional deposits not permitted
Dividends compounded monthly, credited monthly; Early withdrawal penalties apply; IRA restrictions apply
Balance: $100,000 +
Balance: $100,000 and over
Standard Certificate of Deposit; rate is fixed for the term
Health Savings Account CD - family
IRA certificate; interest compounded and credited quarterly
Health Savings Account CD - single
Balance: $500-$99,999.99
Individual Retirement Account
Effective as of 10/05/2026; $500 minimum balance requirement; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Effective as of: 10/05/2026; Minimum $500 Minimum; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Balance: $25,000 - $99,999
Balance: $25,000 - $99,999
Compounded/Credited: Quarterly; Effective: 10/01/2026
Compounded/Credited: Quarterly; Rates Effective: 10/01/2026
Minimum of $100 to open
Minimum of $1,000 to open
Balance: $1,000; Dividend Rate 3.682%; IRA options available; Penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Consumer accounts only
Balance: $1,000 - $24,999
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$100,000; APY based on Quarterly Compounding and subject to change if balance falls below $100,000; Penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum balance to earn dividends
Minimum balance to earn dividends
Variable IRA rate; indexed to Treasury securities
Interest paid quarterly via ACH; withdrawal before maturity not permitted; Rates current as of October 1, 2026
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Effective: October 1, 2026
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Months of Interest
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Effective: October 1, 2026; Minimum balance required to earn stated rate - $500.00; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Additional deposits not permitted
Dividends compounded monthly, credited monthly; Early withdrawal penalties apply; IRA restrictions apply
Balance: $500 minimum to earn APY
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; Effective as of Friday, October 23rd, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $100,000 +
Effective as of 10/05/2026; $500 minimum balance requirement; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Effective as of: 10/05/2026; Minimum $500 Minimum; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Balance: $500-$99,999.99
Balance: $1,000; Dividend Rate 3.778%; IRA options available; Penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Consumer accounts only
Published APY range: 3.75%-3.65%. Page prints 'Rate: 3.75% - 3.65% APY'; one-time rate bump, one-time withdrawal of up to 50% of balance, one-time deposit of $1,000+ in first 12 months
Flex Certificate
Balance: $1,000 or more
$100,000; APY based on Quarterly Compounding and subject to change if balance falls below $100,000; Penalty for early withdrawal
Standard Term Certificate; available to personal and business members
Minimum balance to earn dividends
Minimum balance to earn dividends
Minimum balance to earn dividends: $100,000.00
Health Savings Account CD - family
IRA certificate; interest compounded and credited quarterly
Health Savings Account CD - single
Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings
Minimum Deposit $50,000.00; Dividends compounded and credited semi-yearly
Minimum of $100 to open
Minimum of $1,000 to open
Individual Retirement Accounts; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account
Super Jumbo Certificates - $50,000 minimum; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
$10,000 Minimum tier; Annual Percentage Yield calculation based on quarterly compounding
Dividend Rate 3.45%; APY 3.50%
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Interest paid quarterly via ACH; withdrawal before maturity not permitted; Rates current as of October 1, 2026
Effective: October 1, 2026
Effective: October 1, 2026; Minimum balance required to earn stated rate - $500.00; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Additional deposits not permitted
Dividends compounded monthly, credited monthly; Early withdrawal penalties apply; IRA restrictions apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Balance: $100,000 +
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $500-$99,999.99
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; Effective as of Friday, October 23rd, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000 or more
$100,000; APY based on Quarterly Compounding and subject to change if balance falls below $100,000; Penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to earn dividends
Minimum balance to earn dividends
Minimum balance to earn dividends: $100,000.00
Baby-Jumbo Certificate Account; Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings
Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings
Penalty: 3 MO+
Individual Retirement Accounts; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account
Super Jumbo Certificates - $50,000 minimum; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Standard Term Certificate; available to personal and business members
Dividend Rate 3.45%; APY 3.50%
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Dividend Rate 3.45%; $500 min
Premier membership; Penalty: 180 days interest; Compounds monthly
Balance: $1,000.00-$99,999.99
Term Certificates - $500 Minimum; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000 and over; Tiers & Certificates compound monthly; Individual Retirement Account Traditional-Roth-Coverdell ESA Rates
Health Savings Account CD - family
IRA certificate; interest compounded and credited quarterly
Health Savings Account CD - single
Minimum of $100 to open
Minimum of $1,000 to open
Deposits over $25,000; Account Balance $100,000
Balance: $100,000 and over; opening balance and minimum balance requirements are the same; early withdrawal penalty: 180 days interest (12 month terms or greater)
Variable IRA rate; indexed to Treasury securities
Effective: October 1, 2026
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Individual Retirement Account
Effective: October 1, 2026; Minimum balance required to earn stated rate - $500.00; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividend withdrawal allowed; Additional deposits not permitted
Dividends compounded monthly, credited monthly; Early withdrawal penalties apply; IRA restrictions apply
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Balance: $100.00 and over; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Premier membership; Penalty: 180 days interest; Compounds monthly
Balance: $500 minimum to earn APY
Balance: $100,000 +
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Months of Interest
Balance: $1,000; Dividend Rate 3.970%; IRA options available; Penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Consumer accounts only
Effective as of 10/05/2026; $500 minimum balance requirement; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Effective as of: 10/05/2026; Minimum $500 Minimum; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Maximum total CD Deposit: $500,000 per person
Maximum total CD Deposit: $500,000 per person
Balance: $500-$99,999.99
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; Effective as of Friday, October 23rd, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance: $1,000 or more
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Advantage membership; Penalty: 180 days interest; Compounds monthly
$100,000; APY based on Quarterly Compounding and subject to change if balance falls below $100,000; Penalty for early withdrawal
Penalty: 3 MO+
Compounded: Monthly
Minimum balance to earn dividends
Minimum balance to earn dividends
Minimum balance to earn dividends: $100,000.00
Core; Penalty: 180 days interest; Compounds monthly
Baby-Jumbo Certificate Account; Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings
Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings
Standard Term Certificate; available to personal and business members
Individual Retirement Accounts; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account
Super Jumbo Certificates - $50,000 minimum; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Effective as of 10/23/2026
Effective as of 10/23/2026
Compare local New Castle, CO CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions, updated every evening.
Colorado 12-month CD rates fell 0.031 points over the past 7 days to 3.293% APY.
Colorado 6-month CD rates fell 0.026 points over the past 7 days to 3.206% APY.
Where are Colorado CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Annual interest earnings at today’s Colorado average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | CO Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.401% | $120.07 | $240.13 | $600.33 | $1,200.65 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.206% | $160.29 | $320.57 | $801.43 | $1,602.85 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.293% | $164.67 | $329.34 | $823.35 | $1,646.70 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.129% | $156.45 | $312.89 | $782.22 | $1,564.45 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.100% | $154.98 | $309.95 | $774.88 | $1,549.75 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.095% | $154.74 | $309.48 | $773.70 | $1,547.40 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.986% | $149.30 | $298.59 | $746.48 | $1,492.95 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.135% | $156.77 | $313.54 | $783.85 | $1,567.70 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 23, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Colorado average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | CO Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.401% | $120.07 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.206% | $160.29 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.293% | $164.67 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.100% | $154.98 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.095% | $154.74 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 3.019% blended | $754.75/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Colorado average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,057 CD rates from 37 banks and 54 credit unions with locations in New Castle, Colorado, plus national online institutions available to Colorado residents. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website, no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.
Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1 to 5), and Texas Ratio, objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data, so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.
Current top rate: NuVista Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 5.12% APY with a minimum deposit of $100. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in New Castle, Colorado.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in New Castle, Colorado
To find the best APYs in New Castle, Colorado, start with credit unions and online-only banks: New Castle, Colorado has 54 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional banks and compete aggressively for deposits.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate. The APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. Common penalties range from 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
Local demographics and economic context for CD savers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024
15.9% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; a low unemployment rate of 0.8% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s CO 12-month CD average of 3.293%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,237/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $172 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024. Median earnings from ACS 2023 place-level estimates.
What to compare when choosing between a CD and other deposit accounts
| Feature | CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked for term | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (months of interest) | None | None | Penalty (90 to 180 days interest) |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) |
| Check / Debit Access | No | Usually no | Often yes | No |
| Best For | Known savings goal, CD ladder | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit account that holds a fixed sum of money for a fixed term, commonly three months to five years, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. In return for leaving the money untouched until the term ends, a saver in New Castle, Colorado typically earns a higher rate than a standard savings account pays. CDs from banks are insured by the FDIC and those from credit unions by the NCUA, in New Castle, Colorado as everywhere in the U.S.
The term is the length of time the money is committed before the CD matures. Shorter terms such as three or six months give New Castle, Colorado savers easier access to their funds. For example, Bankers Bank of the West is offering its Fixed-rate Certificate of Deposit - 6 months at 4.35% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, 5Star Bank is offering its 60 Month Variable IRA at 5.11% APY. When a CD matures, the depositor can withdraw the principal and interest or roll the balance into a new term, so it helps to match the term to when the money will actually be needed.
CDs are among the lowest-risk savings products available because the rate is fixed for the full term and the balance is federally insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. For a New Castle, Colorado saver, the main trade-off is liquidity: withdrawing funds before maturity usually triggers an early-withdrawal penalty, often 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term.
Interest on a CD is calculated using the annual percentage yield (APY), which reflects the effect of compounding over a year. Depending on the institution, interest may be credited monthly, quarterly, or at maturity, and can be paid out to a linked account or added back to the CD to compound. When comparing the New Castle, Colorado CDs listed above, a saver gets the truest picture of total earnings by looking at APY rather than the nominal rate.
Most CDs carry a fixed rate that is locked for the entire term, protecting a New Castle, Colorado depositor if market rates fall after the account is opened. Some institutions offer variable-rate or bump-up CDs whose rate can change during the term; these may start lower but allow the rate to rise if conditions improve. Which is better depends on the direction a saver expects rates to move.
See exactly what a CD will earn by maturity. Enter your deposit, pick a term, and set the APY, or click any current New Castle, Colorado rate on the right to apply that term and rate instantly. CD rates are fixed for the full term.
Assumes the APY is held to maturity with interest compounding and remaining in the CD. Early withdrawals typically forfeit 30 to 180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s CO top rate of 5.12% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $512 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
New Castle, Colorado CD LadderCO CD rates currently range from 2.401% (3-month) to 3.095% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a New Castle, Colorado CD at 5.12% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90 to 180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsColorado’s average 12-month CD is 3.293% APY. Compare locking in that rate against a flexible high-yield savings account to see which earns more for your deposit and timeline.
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