Compare the Best Local Rates

Banks in Waukegan with the Best Interest Rates Today

When searching for the best Waukegan interest rates, there are actually several different types of financial institutions where you can look like community banks, credit unions, national banks and online institutions. So why not begin your search close to home with the local banks in your area? These small organizations tend to offer higher rates than larger banks and chains. The following is a look at the highest rates from local banks specifically.

Best Waukegan Bank Savings Rates

Finding a savings account in Waukegan with a high interest rate will help you make the most out of your deposits. The community banks in Waukegan with the best savings rates today are:

  • CenTrust Bank, National Association: 0.8%
  • First Bank of Highland Park: 0.75%
  • Golden Eagle Community Bank: 0.65%

Top CD Rates from Waukegan Banks

A certificate of deposit (CD) is like a savings account, but you keep your money on deposit for a set period of time in exchange for higher interest rates. The term is how long that deposit period is–generally, the longer the term, the higher the rate. Here are the best bank rates for various CD accounts in Waukegan.

6-Month CD

  • International Bank of Chicago: 0.75%
  • First Citizens State Bank - Whitewater Wisconsin: 0.7%
  • Beal Bank: 0.61%

12-Month CD
  • Beal Bank: 1.01%
  • Mutual Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago: 1.01%
  • Albany Bank and Trust Company National Association: 1%

24-Month CD
  • International Bank of Chicago: 1.5%
  • Edgebrook Bank: 1.3%
  • MB Financial Bank, National Association: 1.3%

The above rates are accurate as of June 14, 2011 but are subject to change at any time. Please contact individual banks to verify rates before opening an account. To see a comprehensive list of all the financial institutions in the city, visit our Waukegan Banks List.