Howell, Utah CD rates from banks and credit unions serving Utah range from 0.05% to 5.25% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 19, 2026. Current Howell, Utah CD rates include Morgan StanleyMorgan StanleyA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.86%Real return: +2.45%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month Preferred Certificate of Deposit (CD) at 5.25% APY, P&S Credit UnionP&S Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.10%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Certificate - STUDENT Accounts at 5.00% APY, Happen BankHappen BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.06%Real return: +1.80%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Consumer Certificate of Deposit - 2 years at 4.60% APY, Austin Capital BankAustin Capital BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.96%Real return: +1.78%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 3 Month CD at 4.58% APY, and Sallie MaeSallie MaeA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.70%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month Certificates of deposit (CDs) at 4.50% APY. CD rates as of October 19, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Howell is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 614 institutions serving the Utah area are available to Howell residents, with CD rates as high as 5.25% APY from Morgan Stanley. 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 19, 2026
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
Morgan Stanley Preferred CD; deposits in increments of $1,000
Minimum account balance of $2,500; APY assumes interest remains on deposit in the CD until maturity; a withdrawal will reduce earnings
Retirement CD (IRA); fixed rate; early withdrawal penalty applies; automatically renews at maturity
Standard Certificate Rates
Personal and Business minimum deposit $500 (Youth $10)
Limited time special offer; Balance under $100k; Jumbo ($100,000+) balances require a branch; Not available for individual retirement or business accounts; Open Online
Paid Monthly
Comparison to National Average: 1.44%; Deposit money to the balance at any time
Add-on certificate; Personal and Business minimum deposit $500 (Youth $10)
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Additional .25% bonus for Star and Senior Account customers
No minimum deposit to open
Balance: $50,000+; Dividends: Quarterly; Certificates (includes IRA)
Balance: $1,000-$49,999.99; Dividends: Quarterly; Certificates (includes IRA)
Rewards APY
Regular APY
Regular APY
Balance: $90,000 +; Renewal Term: 3 Months; $1,000 minimum to open ($500 minimum for minors); A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawal
Balance: $90,000 and over; Renewal Term: 3 Months
Relationship Interest Rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Balance: $1,000 - $89,999; Renewal Term: 3 Months; $1,000 minimum to open ($500 minimum for minors); A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000 - $89,999; Renewal Term: 3 Months
Minimum Balance To Obtain APY: $1,000; rates based on zip code
Balance: up to $100,000.00; Rates for ZIP code 60603
Morgan Stanley Preferred CD; deposits in increments of $1,000
Effective as of October 14, 2026; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Business certificate of deposit; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Promotional certificate; funded with new deposits only; $100 minimum if under 18 years old
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
Maximum opening deposit $500,000.00; Guaranteed rate for the duration of the CD term; Rates may change prior to account opening
Minimum account balance of $2,500; APY assumes interest remains on deposit in the CD until maturity; a withdrawal will reduce earnings
Minimum monthly automatic deposit of at least $25 required; early withdrawal penalty waived if funds are used toward purchase of a home
Add-on certificate; Personal and Business minimum deposit $500 (Youth $10)
Term: 6 Months to 11 Months; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Open a CD online with a $500 Minimum Deposit; APY accurate as of today assuming interest and principal remain on deposit until maturity
Min. To Open and Earn APY; Traditional or Roth IRA certificate; In-Branch Only
Traditional or Roth IRA; In-Branch Only
Open Online; Each Individual limited to $250,000 in any one or combination of Online Certificate Accounts
Individual Retirement Accounts; Open Online
Early withdrawal penalty may apply; certificates automatically renew at maturity
Retirement CD (IRA); fixed rate; early withdrawal penalty applies; automatically renews at maturity
Interest is paid monthly; Rate* and APY* fixed until CD renews
APY*
GoldStar Membership rate; additional GoldStar membership requirements apply; Dedicated Saver minimum balance $5+; early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends (minimum $25 may apply)
Certificate Rates; APY = annual percentage yield; early closure penalties apply
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Comparison to National Average: 1.58%
Share Certificates
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Minimum balance for Jumbo Share Certificates is $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
Rates effective as of 9/21/2026; Certificates / IRA Certificates / Roth IRA Certificates
Rate Type: Fixed
Regular & IRA certificate; early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends (minimum $25 may apply); Dedicated Saver minimum balance $5+ with automatic transfers of at least $5 per month
Balance: $500.00 - $49,999.99; Column labeled APR shown as 3.844%
Dividends paid monthly
Paid Monthly
Dividend frequency: Quarterly; $500 required to open youth certificate accounts
Dividends paid quarterly
Standard Certificate Rates
Personal and Business minimum deposit $500 (Youth $10)
No minimum deposit to open
Minimum balance to earn stated APY: $500; Penalties may apply for early withdrawal
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Maximum $10,000; Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
Morgan Stanley Preferred CD; deposits in increments of $1,000
Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Minimum deposit of $9 at opening and $9 per month, up to $10,000.00; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Retirement CD (IRA); fixed rate; early withdrawal penalty applies; automatically renews at maturity
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Advertised interest rate and APY may change after maturity; personal accounts only; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum deposit and balance $2,500; FDIC-insured
Effective as of October 14, 2026; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Business certificate of deposit; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Open a CD online with a $500 Minimum Deposit; APY accurate as of today assuming interest and principal remain on deposit until maturity; Online Only
Minimum account balance of $2,500; APY assumes interest remains on deposit in the CD until maturity; a withdrawal will reduce earnings
Open Online; Each Individual limited to $250,000 in any one or combination of Online Certificate Accounts
Individual Retirement Accounts; Open Online
Interest is paid monthly; Rate* and APY* fixed until CD renews
Add On Certificate
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Promo Rate ($5,000 Min. New Deposit); Penalty: 90 day interest E/W penalty
Promo Rate ($5,000 Min. New Deposit); Penalty: 90 day interest E/W penalty
Term: 12 Months to 23 Months; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
No minimum deposit to open
Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days' simple interest; Interest compounds daily and pays monthly; Displayed rates accurate as of October 1, 2026
Daily compounding interest, interest pays monthly; $25,000 minimum balance required to open and obtain advertised APY; Early Withdrawal Penalty applies
Dividends paid Quarterly; APY Fixed As High As; Penalties for withdrawing funds before the end of the designated term may apply; no bump option on Youth Certificates; $50,000 max per account; must be 25 years old or younger
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
IRA; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Early withdrawal penalty may apply; certificates automatically renew at maturity
Youth certificate; Rate Type: Fixed; Youth Certificates may have unlimited deposits
Rates current as of October 14, 2026; new CDs only; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity
APY*
Certificate Rates; APY = annual percentage yield; early closure penalties apply
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Minimum balance for Jumbo Share Certificates is $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Standard Certificate Rates
Personal and Business minimum deposit $500 (Youth $10)
Morgan Stanley Preferred CD; deposits in increments of $1,000
Paid Monthly
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Advertised interest rate and APY may change after maturity; personal accounts only; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum deposit and balance $2,500; FDIC-insured
Effective as of October 14, 2026; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Business certificate of deposit; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Open Online; Each Individual limited to $250,000 in any one or combination of Online Certificate Accounts
Individual Retirement Accounts; Open Online
Limited time offer; Maximum of $250,000 in total deposits per primary account holder; additional deposits allowed up to $100,000 cumulative Growth Certificate deposits per primary account holder; dividends paid monthly
No minimum deposit to open
Interest is paid monthly; Rate* and APY* fixed until CD renews
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Min. To Open and Earn APY; Traditional or Roth IRA certificate; In-Branch Only
Traditional or Roth IRA; In-Branch Only
Daily compounding interest, interest pays monthly; $25,000 minimum balance required to open and obtain advertised APY; Early Withdrawal Penalty applies
Early withdrawal penalty may apply; certificates automatically renew at maturity
Rates current as of October 14, 2026; new CDs only; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity
APY*
w/bump; APY = annual percentage yield; early closure penalties apply
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Dividend frequency: Quarterly; $500 required to open youth certificate accounts
Share Certificates
Dividends paid monthly
GoldStar Membership rate; additional GoldStar membership requirements apply; Dedicated Saver minimum balance $5+; early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends (minimum $25 may apply)
Rates effective as of 9/21/2026; Certificates / IRA Certificates / Roth IRA Certificates
Balance: $500.00 - $49,999.99; Column labeled APR shown as 3.893%
Rate Type: Fixed
Regular & IRA certificate; early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends (minimum $25 may apply); Dedicated Saver minimum balance $5+ with automatic transfers of at least $5 per month
Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
Regular APY
Regular APY; Dividend Rate 3.74%
Rewards APY; Dividend Rate 3.74%
Morgan Stanley Preferred CD; deposits in increments of $1,000
Maximum opening deposit $500,000.00; Guaranteed rate for the duration of the CD term; Rates may change prior to account opening
APY*
Most Popular
Minimum balance for Jumbo Share Certificates is $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Comparison to National Average: 1.41%
Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Early withdrawal penalty may apply; certificates automatically renew at maturity
Business certificate of deposit; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Minimum deposit and balance $2,500; FDIC-insured
Open Online; Each Individual limited to $250,000 in any one or combination of Online Certificate Accounts
Individual Retirement Accounts; Open Online
Interest is paid monthly; Rate* and APY* fixed until CD renews
Standard Certificate Rates
Personal and Business minimum deposit $500 (Youth $10)
Promo Rate ($5,000 Min. New Deposit); Penalty: 180 day interest E/W penalty
Promo Rate ($5,000 Min. New Deposit); Penalty: 180 day interest E/W penalty
IRA Interest Rates (Individual Retirement Accounts - Traditional and Roth)
Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days' simple interest; Interest compounds daily and pays monthly; Displayed rates accurate as of October 1, 2026
Daily compounding interest, interest pays monthly; $25,000 minimum balance required to open and obtain advertised APY; Early Withdrawal Penalty applies
Certificate Rates; APY = annual percentage yield; early closure penalties apply
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Dividend frequency: Quarterly; $500 required to open youth certificate accounts
Growth Certificate
Share Certificates
Paid Monthly
Dividends paid Quarterly; APY Fixed As High As; Penalties for withdrawing funds before the end of the designated term may apply; no bump option on Youth Certificates; $50,000 max per account; must be 25 years old or younger
Rates current as of October 14, 2026; new CDs only; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity
Dividends paid monthly
Additional deposits allowed up to $100,000 cumulative Growth Certificate deposits per primary account holder; dividends paid monthly
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
IRA; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Balance: $500.00 - $49,999.99; Column labeled APR shown as 4.038%
Rates effective as of 9/21/2026; Certificates / IRA Certificates / Roth IRA Certificates
Morgan Stanley Preferred CD; deposits in increments of $1,000
Business certificate of deposit; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Early withdrawal penalty may apply; certificates automatically renew at maturity
Advertised interest rate and APY may change after maturity; personal accounts only; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum deposit and balance $2,500; FDIC-insured
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Interest is paid monthly; Rate* and APY* fixed until CD renews
CD rate promo; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Terms and conditions apply
APY*
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Standard Certificate Rates
Personal and Business minimum deposit $500 (Youth $10)
Certificate Rates; APY = annual percentage yield; early closure penalties apply
Minimum balance for Jumbo Share Certificates is $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Promo Rate ($5,000 Min. New Deposit); Penalty: 180 day interest E/W penalty
Promo Rate ($5,000 Min. New Deposit); Penalty: 180 day interest E/W penalty
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Paid Monthly
Growth Certificate
Share Certificates
Early withdrawal penalty: 365 days' simple interest; Interest compounds daily and pays monthly; Displayed rates accurate as of October 1, 2026
Daily compounding interest, interest pays monthly; $25,000 minimum balance required to open and obtain advertised APY; Early Withdrawal Penalty applies
Dividend frequency: Quarterly; $500 required to open youth certificate accounts
Rates current as of October 14, 2026; new CDs only; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity
Comparison to National Average: 1.33%
Rates effective as of 9/21/2026; Certificates / IRA Certificates / Roth IRA Certificates
Dividends paid monthly
Dividends paid quarterly; one-time bump option available (original CD rate .25% lower than stated if elected)
Dividends paid Quarterly; APY Fixed As High As; Penalties for withdrawing funds before the end of the designated term may apply; no bump option on Youth Certificates; $50,000 max per account; must be 25 years old or younger
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
IRA; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Early Withdrawal Penalty Applies
Effective September 18, 2026; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $500.00 - $49,999.99; Column labeled APR shown as 4.038%
Term: 36 Months to 47 Months; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
1 Bump
No minimum deposit to open
GoldStar Membership rate; additional GoldStar membership requirements apply; Dedicated Saver minimum balance $5+; early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends (minimum $25 may apply)
Morgan Stanley Preferred CD; deposits in increments of $1,000
Interest is paid monthly; Rate* and APY* fixed until CD renews
APY*
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Standard Certificate Rates
Personal and Business minimum deposit $500 (Youth $10)
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Minimum balance for Jumbo Share Certificates is $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Paid Monthly
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Growth Certificate
Share Certificates
Dividend frequency: Quarterly; $500 required to open youth certificate accounts
Rates current as of October 14, 2026; new CDs only; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity
Dividends paid monthly
Rates effective as of 9/21/2026; Certificates / IRA Certificates / Roth IRA Certificates
Early Withdrawal Penalty Applies
Effective September 18, 2026; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $500.00 - $49,999.99; Column labeled APR shown as 4.087%
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
IRA; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Term: 48 Months to 59 Months; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
1 Bump
GoldStar Membership rate; additional GoldStar membership requirements apply; Dedicated Saver minimum balance $5+; early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends (minimum $25 may apply)
Minimum balance to earn stated APY: $500; Penalties may apply for early withdrawal
Rate Type: Fixed
Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Regular & IRA certificate; early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends (minimum $25 may apply); Dedicated Saver minimum balance $5+ with automatic transfers of at least $5 per month
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
$500 Minimum Deposit; Add 10BP over $25,000.00
Additional .25% bonus for Star and Senior Account customers
Regular and IRA share certificates
Annual Percentage Yield (Quarterly Compound); A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
No minimum deposit to open; Raise your rate once over the 2-year term or twice over the 4-year term if rates go up; Early withdrawal penalty applies; Available as an IRA Raise Your Rate CD
Open Online; Each Individual limited to $250,000 in any one or combination of Online Certificate Accounts
Morgan Stanley Preferred CD; deposits in increments of $1,000
Rate shown without an APY label on page; Advertised interest rate and APY may change after maturity; personal accounts only; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum deposit and balance $2,500; FDIC-insured
APY*
Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Minimum balance for Jumbo Share Certificates is $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Minimum balance to open and earn advertised APY: $75,000
Comparison to National Average: 1.34%
Standard Certificate Rates
Personal and Business minimum deposit $500 (Youth $10)
Early withdrawal penalty may apply; certificates automatically renew at maturity
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Paid Monthly
Growth Certificate
Share Certificates
Early-withdrawal penalties may apply; Dividends are credited monthly
HSA share certificate; APY = Annual Percentage Yield; rates accurate as of October 1, 2026
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Add On/Jump Up Certificate Rates
Interest is paid monthly; Rate* and APY* fixed until CD renews
Dividends paid monthly
Rates effective as of 9/21/2026; Certificates / IRA Certificates / Roth IRA Certificates
Dividend frequency: Quarterly; $500 required to open youth certificate accounts
Rates current as of October 14, 2026; new CDs only; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early Withdrawal Penalty Applies
Effective September 18, 2026; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $500.00 - $49,999.99; Column labeled APR shown as 4.135%
Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
1 Bump
No minimum deposit to open
Rate Type: Fixed
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
IRA; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
IRA Interest Rates (Individual Retirement Accounts - Traditional and Roth)
Compare local Howell, UT 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.
Utah 12-month CD rates rose 0.065 points over the past 7 days to 3.895% APY.
Utah 6-month CD rates rose 0.059 points over the past 7 days to 3.735% APY.
Where are Utah 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 Utah average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | UT Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.479% | $123.92 | $247.85 | $619.63 | $1,239.25 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.735% | $186.77 | $373.53 | $933.82 | $1,867.65 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.895% | $194.74 | $389.48 | $973.70 | $1,947.40 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.920% | $195.99 | $391.98 | $979.95 | $1,959.90 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.911% | $195.57 | $391.13 | $977.83 | $1,955.65 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.807% | $190.34 | $380.67 | $951.68 | $1,903.35 |
| 48-Month CD | 3.721% | $186.03 | $372.06 | $930.15 | $1,860.30 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.816% | $190.82 | $381.64 | $954.10 | $1,908.20 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 19, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Utah average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | UT Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.479% | $123.92 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.735% | $186.77 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.895% | $194.74 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.911% | $195.57 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.807% | $190.34 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 3.565% blended | $891.34/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Utah average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 581 CD rates from 29 banks and 45 credit unions with locations in Howell, Utah, plus national online institutions available to Utah 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: Morgan Stanley offers a CD at 5.25% APY with a minimum deposit of $1,000. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Howell, Utah.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Howell, Utah
To find the best APYs in Howell, Utah, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Howell, Utah has 45 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 (state-level data shown; city data not available)
11.9% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; a low unemployment rate of 3.5% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s UT 12-month CD average of 3.895%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,371/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $170 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 Howell, Utah 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 Howell, Utah 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 Howell, Utah savers easier access to their funds. For example, Morgan Stanley is offering its 6 Month Preferred Certificate of Deposit (CD) at 4.40% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Morgan Stanley is offering its 60 Month Preferred Certificate of Deposit (CD) at 5.25% 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 Howell, Utah 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 Howell, Utah 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 Howell, Utah 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 Howell, Utah 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 UT top rate of 5.25% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $525 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Howell, Utah CD LadderUT CD rates currently range from 2.479% (3-month) to 3.807% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Howell, Utah CD at 5.25% 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 SavingsUtah’s average 12-month CD is 3.895% 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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Direct-Sourced & Verified CD Rate Data: We aggregate certificate of deposit (CD) rates for Howell, Utah directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. By sourcing data from the institutions' own digital properties and manually verifying yields daily, every rate on MonitorBankRates.com is highly accurate and trustworthy.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in Howell, Utah. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions, from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to high-yield CDs from large national institutions available to savers in UT.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update CD rates daily. Because yields can fluctuate rapidly, every CD product listed features its own specific “last updated” date for full transparency.