Wahiawa, Hawaii CD rates range from 0.01% to 4.50% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 15, 2026. Current Wahiawa, Hawaii CD rates include Signia Federal Credit UnionSignia Federal Credit UnionPO Box 860669, Wahiawa, HI 96786 0669A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.07%Real return: +1.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Share Certificate Special at 4.00% APY, Bank of HawaiiBank of Hawaii634 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.43%Real return: +0.60%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Bankohana New Money Special CD at 3.40% APY, First Hawaiian BankFirst Hawaiian Bank730 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.55%Real return: +0.40%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 6-month CD at 3.20% APY, Central Pacific BankCentral Pacific Bank935 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.64%Real return: +0.35%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 6 Month Exceptional CD Special at 3.15% APY, and American Savings Bank, FSBAmerican Savings Bank, FSB649 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.72%Real return: +0.05%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Certificate of Deposit (CD) - 6-Month Term at 2.85% APY. CD rates as of October 15, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Wahiawa has 72 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.00% APY from Signia Federal Credit Union at PO Box 860669, Wahiawa, HI 96786 0669. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Hawaii area. 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 15, 2026
Balance: $25,000.00 - $99,999.99; New Money Special; funded entirely from another financial institution
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; New Money Special; funded entirely from another financial institution
Balance: $25,000.00 - $99,999.99; New Money Special; funded entirely from another financial institution
In-Branch CD Promotional Rate; CD promotion requires personal or business checking account at opening
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Bankohana checking account required; opened in-branch with qualifying deposit of $100,000 or more
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; opened in-branch with qualifying deposit of $100,000 or more
Balance: $2,500.00 - $99,999.99; Bankohana checking account required; opened in-branch with $2,500 or more or online funded from existing Bank of Hawaii account
Minimum Balance from Another Financial Institution; Current Promotional Rates
Balance: $2,500.00 - $99,999.99; opened in-branch with $2,500 or more or online funded from existing Bank of Hawaii account
In-Branch Jumbo CD Rate
In-Branch CD Rate
Short Term CD Special; Hawaii residents and businesses only; deposit must come from a financial institution other than Finance Factors
IRA/ESA Certificate Minimum Balance: $500; Effective Date: September 22, 2026
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum $1000; Dividend Paid Quarterly
Required minimum CD balance to earn stated APY is $500. Fees could reduce the stated APY. Early withdrawal penalty may apply to CD accounts. If you have any questions or require current rate and fee information on your accounts, please call the Credit Union at (808) 293-9063.
Rates effective as of 1/2/2025
Early withdrawal penalty provision applies
In-Branch CD Promotional Rate; CD promotion requires personal or business checking account at opening
Limited time offer; $20,000 minimum deposit, of which $10,000 must be new money from another financial institution to obtain APY; balance cannot exceed $1,000,000; requires CPB Exceptional Checking Account; penalty for early withdrawal
Limited time offer; minimum deposit of $20,000 of which $10,000 must be new money from another financial institution to obtain APY; CD cannot exceed $1,000,000; must have CPB Exceptional Checking Account; penalty for early withdrawal
Limited Time Offer; $10,000 of the $20,000 must be new money from another financial institution to obtain APY; Requires CPB Exceptional Checking Account; CD may not exceed $1,000,000; Early withdrawal penalty applies
In-Branch CD Promotional Rate; CD promotion requires personal or business checking account at opening
Balance: $5,000.00 - $24,999.99; New Money Special; funded entirely from another financial institution
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; New Money Special; funded entirely from another financial institution
Online CD Promotional Rate; personal accounts only, not for IRA CDs; $250,000 maximum opening deposit
In-Branch CD Promotional Rate; CD promotion requires personal or business checking account at opening
Balance: $5,000.00 - $24,999.99; New Money Special; funded entirely from another financial institution
Minimum Balance from Another Financial Institution; Current Promotional Rates
Balance: $2,500.00 - $99,999.99; Bankohana checking account required; opened in-branch with $2,500 or more or online funded from existing Bank of Hawaii account
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; opened in-branch with qualifying deposit of $100,000 or more
Balance: $2,500.00 - $99,999.99; opened in-branch with $2,500 or more or online funded from existing Bank of Hawaii account
Rates effective as of 9/21/2026; IRA certificate rates are compounded and paid monthly
Simple interest paid monthly; Min. Balance+ is the minimum average monthly daily balance to avoid service fees
Online CD; personal accounts only; $250,000 maximum opening deposit
Dividend Frequency: Monthly
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $1,000.00
Maximum balance: $250,000.00; Interest must be transferred to share account; APY is accurate as of 01/01/26; Fees could reduce earnings on your certificate
Limited Time Offer; Early withdrawal penalty provision applies
Rates effective as of 1/2/2025
CD Promotion; Fees could reduce the stated APY. Early withdrawal penalty may apply to CD accounts.
Required minimum CD balance to earn stated APY is $500. Fees could reduce the stated APY. Early withdrawal penalty may apply to CD accounts. If you have any questions or require current rate and fee information on your accounts, please call the Credit Union at (808) 293-9063.
Available only to members of at least fifteen (15) years of membership
Dividends Compounded & Credited: Quarterly; Dividend Period: Quarterly
6 Months CD Special at 3.75% APY
Special promotional CD rate
Requires a minimum deposit of $5,000 (new or existing funds)
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; Dividend period monthly; Minimum balance to avoid charge: N/A
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly; Minimum balance to open certificate is $500; Certificate early withdrawal penalties may apply
Rates Effective: January 23, 2026; Dividend Period: Account's Term; Renewable: Not Automatically Renewable; Additional Deposits: Not Allowed; Dividends Credited: Monthly; Withdrawals: Allowed - see Transaction Limitations section
Effective date: January 22, 2026
Jumbo Certificate Rates; Effective date: January 22, 2026
Dividends credited monthly; Additional deposits not permitted; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Maximum $1,000,000.00 aggregate per Taxpayer Identification Number
Jumbo
Promotional Savings Rates; Effective date: August 4, 2026; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Short Term CD Special; Hawaii residents and businesses only; deposit must come from a financial institution other than Finance Factors
IRA/ESA Certificate Minimum Balance: $500; Effective Date: September 22, 2026
Special certificate (footnote ** referenced on page)
IRA
Balance: $5,000.00 - $24,999.99; New Money Special; funded entirely from another financial institution
Balance: $5,000.00 - $24,999.99; New Money Special; funded entirely from another financial institution
Balance: $2,500.00 - $99,999.99; Bankohana checking account required; opened in-branch with $2,500 or more or online funded from existing Bank of Hawaii account
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; opened in-branch with qualifying deposit of $100,000 or more
Online CD Promotional Rate; personal accounts only, not for IRA CDs; $250,000 maximum opening deposit
In-Branch CD Promotional Rate; CD promotion requires personal or business checking account at opening
In-Branch IRA CD Promotional Rate; not available for business customers
Minimum Balance from Another Financial Institution; Current Promotional Rates
Minimum Balance from Another Financial Institution: $50,000
Balance: $2,500.00 - $99,999.99; opened in-branch with $2,500 or more or online funded from existing Bank of Hawaii account
Rates effective as of 9/21/2026; IRA certificate rates are compounded and paid monthly
Simple interest paid monthly; Min. Balance+ is the minimum average monthly daily balance to avoid service fees
Online CD; personal accounts only; $250,000 maximum opening deposit
Minimum End-of-Term Balance: $5,000; Requires automatic deposits on the 22nd of each month from an eligible Central Pacific Bank account
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $1,000.00
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum $1000; Dividend Paid Quarterly
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Jumbo
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly; APY=Annual Percentage Yield; Fees could reduce earnings on the account; Minimum balance to open certificate is $500; Certificate early withdrawal penalties may apply
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly; Minimum balance to open certificate is $500; Certificate early withdrawal penalties may apply
IRA/ESA Certificate Minimum Balance: $500; Effective Date: September 22, 2026
IRA
IRA certificate; Rates effective as of 1/2/2025
Roth Conversion IRA certificate; Rates effective as of 1/2/2025
Roth IRA certificate; Rates effective as of 1/2/2025
Rates effective as of 1/2/2025
Rates Effective: January 23, 2026; Dividend Period: Account's Term; Renewable: Not Automatically Renewable; Additional Deposits: Not Allowed; Dividends Credited: Monthly; Withdrawals: Allowed - see Transaction Limitations section
Dividends credited monthly; Additional deposits not permitted; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Maximum $1,000,000.00 aggregate per Taxpayer Identification Number
Available only to members of at least fifteen (15) years of membership
Dividends Compounded & Credited: Quarterly; Dividend Period: Quarterly
Dividends Compounded/Credited: Quarterly
Requires a minimum deposit of $5,000 (new or existing funds)
12 Months CD Special at 3.50% APY
Special promotional CD rate
Dividends compounded/credited quarterly
Dividends Compounded/Credited: Quarterly
Effective Sep 1, 2026
Online CD; personal accounts only; $250,000 maximum opening deposit
Minimum End-of-Term Balance: $5,000; Requires automatic deposits on the 22nd of each month from an eligible Central Pacific Bank account
Jumbo
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
IRA
Dividends credited monthly; Additional deposits not permitted; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Maximum $1,000,000.00 aggregate per Taxpayer Identification Number
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly; Minimum balance to open certificate is $500; Certificate early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $1,000.00
IRA/ESA Certificate Minimum Balance: $500; Effective Date: September 22, 2026
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Rates Effective: January 23, 2026; Dividend Period: Account's Term; Renewable: Not Automatically Renewable; Additional Deposits: Not Allowed; Dividends Credited: Monthly; Withdrawals: Allowed - see Transaction Limitations section
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; Dividend period monthly; Minimum balance to avoid charge: N/A
Available only to members of at least fifteen (15) years of membership
Published APY range: 3.05 to 3.20%. Share Certificate or IRA Certificate
Maximum balance: $250,000.00; Dividends must be transferred to share account; APY is accurate as of 01/01/26; Fees could reduce earnings on your certificate
$1,000.00 minimum to open and earn APY; Early penalties may apply if funds are withdrawn before maturity
IRA/Roth IRA/ Coverdell
Rates effective 09/3/26
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Minimum $1000; Dividend Paid Quarterly
Add-On
Income
Effective Sep 1, 2026
Effective Oct 1, 2022; members 55+ earn an extra 0.05%; jumbo rates by phone
CD yields may vary depending on your area. Contact your local branch for details.
IRA
Rates effective as of 9/21/2026; IRA certificate rates are compounded and paid monthly
Simple interest paid monthly; Min. Balance+ is the minimum average monthly daily balance to avoid service fees
Online CD; personal accounts only; $250,000 maximum opening deposit
Jumbo
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly; APY=Annual Percentage Yield; Fees could reduce earnings on the account; Minimum balance to open certificate is $500; Certificate early withdrawal penalties may apply
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly; Minimum balance to open certificate is $500; Certificate early withdrawal penalties may apply
IRA/ESA Certificate Minimum Balance: $500; Effective Date: September 22, 2026
IRA
Dividends credited monthly; Additional deposits not permitted; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Maximum $1,000,000.00 aggregate per Taxpayer Identification Number
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $1,000.00
Long Term CD Special; Hawaii residents and businesses only; deposit must come from a financial institution other than Finance Factors
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Rates Effective: January 23, 2026; Dividend Period: Account's Term; Renewable: Not Automatically Renewable; Additional Deposits: Not Allowed; Dividends Credited: Monthly; Withdrawals: Allowed - see Transaction Limitations section
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; Dividend period monthly; Minimum balance to avoid charge: N/A
2 Year IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Early withdrawal penalty provision applies
Dividends Compounded & Credited: Quarterly; Dividend Period: Quarterly
Published APY range: 3.10% to 3.25%. Share Certificate or IRA Certificate
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Rates effective as of 6/1/2025
Rates effective as of 6/1/2025
Rates effective as of 6/1/2025
$1,000.00 minimum to open and earn APY; Early penalties may apply if funds are withdrawn before maturity
Dividend Frequency: Monthly
IRA/Roth IRA/ Coverdell
Rates effective 09/3/26
Available only to members of at least fifteen (15) years of membership
Minimum $1000; Dividend Paid Quarterly
Minimum balance $1,000; no maximum balance
Dividend Rate/APY; Minimum Balance to Earn APY: $500.00; Dividends compounded/credited quarterly
Rates effective as of 1/2/2025
Dividends compounded/credited quarterly
Dividends Compounded/Credited: Quarterly
Rates effective as of 1/2/2025
Effective Oct 1, 2022; members 55+ earn an extra 0.05%; jumbo rates by phone
Rates effective as of 9/21/2026; IRA certificate rates are compounded and paid monthly
Simple interest paid monthly; Min. Balance+ is the minimum average monthly daily balance to avoid service fees
Online CD; personal accounts only; $250,000 maximum opening deposit
Minimum End-of-Term Balance: $5,000; Requires automatic deposits on the 22nd of each month from an eligible Central Pacific Bank account
Dividends credited monthly; Additional deposits not permitted; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Maximum $1,000,000.00 aggregate per Taxpayer Identification Number
Jumbo
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly; Minimum balance to open certificate is $500; Certificate early withdrawal penalties may apply
Long Term CD Special; Hawaii residents and businesses only; deposit must come from a financial institution other than Finance Factors
IRA/ESA Certificate Minimum Balance: $500; Effective Date: September 22, 2026
IRA
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $1,000.00
Rates Effective: January 23, 2026; Dividend Period: Account's Term; Renewable: Not Automatically Renewable; Additional Deposits: Not Allowed; Dividends Credited: Monthly; Withdrawals: Allowed - see Transaction Limitations section
3 Year IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty applies
$1,000.00 minimum to open and earn APY; Early penalties may apply if funds are withdrawn before maturity
Published APY range: 3.15% to 3.30%. Share Certificate or IRA Certificate
Rates effective as of 6/1/2025
Rates effective as of 6/1/2025
Rates effective as of 6/1/2025
Dividend Frequency: Monthly
Minimum balance $1,000; no maximum balance
Early withdrawal penalty provision applies
Available only to members of at least fifteen (15) years of membership
Dividend Rate/APY; Minimum Balance to Earn APY: $500.00; Dividends compounded/credited quarterly
IRA/Roth IRA/ Coverdell
Rates effective 09/3/26
Rates effective as of 1/2/2025
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Dividends Compounded & Credited: Quarterly; Dividend Period: Quarterly
Dividends compounded/credited quarterly
Dividends Compounded/Credited: Quarterly
Minimum Opening Deposit: $500.00; Minimum Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500.00
Term: 3-Year Roth (1,095 days); Minimum Opening Deposit: $500.00; Minimum Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500.00
Effective Oct 1, 2022; members 55+ earn an extra 0.05%; jumbo rates by phone
Effective Sep 1, 2026
Level: Fire Level (primary member is an active firefighter)
Level: Lifeline Level (membership uninterrupted 10 years or more, or $15,000 in combined share and loan balances excluding Visa Platinum)
Simple interest paid monthly; Min. Balance+ is the minimum average monthly daily balance to avoid service fees
Dividends credited monthly; Additional deposits not permitted; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Maximum $1,000,000.00 aggregate per Taxpayer Identification Number
Jumbo
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly; Minimum balance to open certificate is $500; Certificate early withdrawal penalties may apply
Long Term CD Special; Hawaii residents and businesses only; deposit must come from a financial institution other than Finance Factors
IRA/ESA Certificate Minimum Balance: $500; Effective Date: September 22, 2026
IRA
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $1,000.00
4 Year IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty applies
$1,000.00 minimum to open and earn APY; Early penalties may apply if funds are withdrawn before maturity
Published APY range: 3.20% to 3.35%. Share Certificate or IRA Certificate
Available only to members of at least fifteen (15) years of membership
Dividend Frequency: Monthly
Early withdrawal penalty provision applies
Dividends Compounded & Credited: Quarterly; Dividend Period: Quarterly
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Dividends compounded/credited quarterly
Dividends Compounded/Credited: Quarterly
Jumbo CDs
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Ramp Up CDs
CD yields may vary depending on your area. Contact your local branch for details.
Simple interest paid monthly; Min. Balance+ is the minimum average monthly daily balance to avoid service fees
Dividends credited monthly; Additional deposits not permitted; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Maximum $1,000,000.00 aggregate per Taxpayer Identification Number
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly; Minimum balance to open certificate is $500; Certificate early withdrawal penalties may apply
Jumbo
IRA/ESA Certificate Minimum Balance: $500; Effective Date: September 22, 2026
IRA
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $1,000.00
5 Year IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Published APY range: 3.25% to 3.40%. Share Certificate or IRA Certificate
$1,000.00 minimum to open and earn APY; Early penalties may apply if funds are withdrawn before maturity
Available only to members of at least fifteen (15) years of membership
Rates effective as of 6/1/2025
Rates effective as of 6/1/2025
Rates effective as of 6/1/2025
Dividend Frequency: Monthly
Early withdrawal penalty provision applies
Rates effective as of 6/1/2025; early withdrawal penalty may be imposed before maturity
APYs effective as of 6/1/2025; early withdrawal penalty may be imposed if withdrawal occurs before maturity
APYs effective as of 6/1/2025; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Dividends Compounded & Credited: Quarterly; Dividend Period: Quarterly
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; Dividend period monthly; Minimum balance to avoid charge: N/A
Minimum Opening Deposit: $500.00; Minimum Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500.00
Term: 5-Year Roth (1,825 days); Minimum Opening Deposit: $500.00; Minimum Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500.00
Dividends compounded/credited quarterly
Dividends Compounded/Credited: Quarterly
Jumbo CDs
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Compare local Wahiawa, HI 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.
Hawaii 12-month CD rates fell 0.061 points over the past 7 days to 2.730% APY.
Hawaii 6-month CD rates fell 0.047 points over the past 7 days to 2.928% APY.
Where are Hawaii 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 Hawaii average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | HI Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.866% | $93.28 | $186.56 | $466.40 | $932.80 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.928% | $146.38 | $292.75 | $731.88 | $1,463.75 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.730% | $136.50 | $272.99 | $682.48 | $1,364.95 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.801% | $140.07 | $280.14 | $700.35 | $1,400.70 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.504% | $125.18 | $250.36 | $625.90 | $1,251.80 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.569% | $128.46 | $256.92 | $642.30 | $1,284.60 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.659% | $132.96 | $265.92 | $664.80 | $1,329.60 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.903% | $145.13 | $290.26 | $725.65 | $1,451.30 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 15, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Hawaii average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | HI Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.866% | $93.28 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.928% | $146.38 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.730% | $136.50 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.504% | $125.18 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.569% | $128.46 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.519% blended | $629.80/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Hawaii average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 387 CD rates from 7 banks and 36 credit unions with locations in Wahiawa, Hawaii, plus national online institutions available to Hawaii 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: Signia Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 4.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Wahiawa, Hawaii.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Wahiawa, Hawaii
To find the best APYs in Wahiawa, Hawaii, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Wahiawa, Hawaii has 36 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
18.3% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%; a low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s HI 12-month CD average of 2.730%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,712/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $129 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 Wahiawa, Hawaii 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 Wahiawa, Hawaii 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 Wahiawa, Hawaii savers easier access to their funds. For example, First Hawaiian Bank is offering its 6-month CD at 3.20% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Signia Federal Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Share Certificate at 4.00% 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 Wahiawa, Hawaii 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 Wahiawa, Hawaii 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 Wahiawa, Hawaii 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 Wahiawa, Hawaii 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 HI top rate of 4.00% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $400 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Wahiawa, Hawaii CD LadderHI CD rates currently range from 1.866% (3-month) to 2.569% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Wahiawa, Hawaii CD at 4.00% 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 SavingsHawaii’s average 12-month CD is 2.730% 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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