NEW YORK, July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RateWatch, a premier banking data and analytics service owned by TheStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: TST) reported today that national averages this week for 5-year CD rates rose while all other durations remained unchanged as the Federal Reserve continued to keep the short-term federal funds rate at a range of zero to 0.25% since late 2008.

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"National averages of CD rates held steady for more than two months, but recent comments from Fed officials suggest that the central bank will begin to raise the benchmark interest rate in the first half of 2015," reported Joe Deaux, Economics Analyst at TheStreet. "More than five years removed from the 2008 financial crisis, savers are still dealing with historically low CD rates. But the possibility of faster-than-anticipated rising inflation and the near-end to economic stimulus means rates could be going up soon. This is good news for savers looking to park their cash in the intermediate future."

NATIONAL AVERAGE RESULTS - $10K



                                    This                  Last

                                    week                  week
                                    ----                  ----

    Money Market                           0.15                   0.15
    ------------                           ----                   ----

    1 month CD                             0.11                   0.11
    ----------                             ----                   ----

    3 month CD                             0.15                   0.15
    ----------                             ----                   ----

    6 month CD                             0.23                   0.23
    ----------                             ----                   ----

    1 year CD                              0.36                   0.36
    ---------                              ----                   ----

    2 year CD                              0.55                   0.55
    ---------                              ----                   ----

    3 year CD                              0.75                   0.75
    ---------                              ----                   ----

    4 year CD                              0.93                   0.93
    ---------                              ----                   ----

    5 year CD                              1.15                   1.14
    ---------                              ----                   ----

* National Average is calculated using one unique rate per institution. Averages are based on Banks, Savings & Loans, Brokers and Internet Banks with assets greater than $1 Billion.

TOP RATE ISSUERS - $10K
This is a list of issuers with top interest rates. The issuer's Financial Strength Rating is an independent, unbiased evaluation of quarterly regulatory statements. Institutions are assigned a letter grade of A-E with "A" representing the highest rating based on a review of many aspects of financial safety including capitalization, asset quality, profitability and liquidity. For more information, visit www.weissratings.com/help/what-our-ratings-mean.aspx. Information is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.



    Money Market                               Financial  Minimum       APY
                                                                        (%)
                                                Strength  to Earn

                                                 Rating  Interest
                                                            ($)
    ---                                                     ---

    First NBC Bank                         B-                     10000     1.260
                                           ---                    -----     -----

    504-671-3550

    www.firstnbcbank.com
    --------------------

    Salem Five Direct                      B                          1     1.000
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    800-850-5000

    www.salemfivedirect.com
    -----------------------

    Doral Bank                             D-                         1     0.940
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    212-584-6820

    www.doralbankny.com
    -------------------

    Sallie Mae Bank                        A-                         1     0.900
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    877-346-2756

    www.salliemaebank.com
    ---------------------

    Ally Bank                              A-                         1     0.850
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    877-247-2559

    www.ally.com
    ------------

    1 Month CD                                 Financial  Minimum       APY
                                                                        (%)
                                                Strength  to Earn

                                                 Rating  Interest
                                                            ($)
    ---                                                     ---

    Beal Bank USA                          C+                      1000     0.400
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    702-598-3500

    www.bealbank.com
    ----------------

    Umbrellabank.com                       C-                      1000     0.400
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    866-862-7355

    www.umbrellabank.com
    --------------------

    Beal Bank, SSB                         C-                      1000     0.400
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    619-894-8066

    www.bealbank.com
    ----------------

    Carter Bank & Trust                    C+                      2500     0.400
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    276-632-2901

    www.carterbankandtrust.com
    --------------------------

    Merchants Bank of Indiana              B+                         1     0.350
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    765-874-2511

    www.merchantsbankofindiana.com
    ------------------------------

    3 Month CD                                 Financial  Minimum       APY
                                                                        (%)
                                                Strength  to Earn

                                                 Rating  Interest
                                                            ($)
    ---                                                     ---

    Beal Bank USA                          C+                      1000     0.510
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    702-598-3500

    www.bealbank.com
    ----------------

    Umbrellabank.com                       C-                      1000     0.510
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    866-862-7355

    www.umbrellabank.com
    --------------------

    Institution for Savings In Newburyport B                          1     0.500
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    978-462-3106

    www.institutionforsavings.com
    -----------------------------

    Doral Bank                             D-                       500     0.500
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    850-914-2525

    www.doralbankflorida.com
    ------------------------

    Firstbank Florida                      D                       1000     0.500
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    305-740-9522

    www.firstbankfla.com
    --------------------

    6 Month CD                                 Financial  Minimum       APY
                                                                        (%)
                                                Strength  to Earn

                                                 Rating  Interest
                                                            ($)
    ---                                                     ---

    Doral Bank                             D-                       500     1.000
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    212-584-6820

    www.doralbankny.com
    -------------------

    Beal Bank USA                          C+                      1000     0.750
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    702-598-3500

    www.bealbank.com
    ----------------

    GE Capital Bank                        A                        500     0.700
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    801-517-5000

    www.gecapitalbank.com
    ---------------------

    National Republic Bank of Chicago      E+                      1000     0.700
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    312-738-4900

    www.nrbchicago.com
    ------------------

    Colorado Federal Savings Bank          B-                      5000     0.700
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    877-484-2372

    www.coloradofederalbank.com
    ---------------------------

    1 Year CD                                  Financial  Minimum       APY
                                                                        (%)
                                                Strength  to Earn

                                                 Rating  Interest
                                                            ($)
    ---                                                     ---

    Doral Bank                             D-                       500     1.250
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    212-584-6820

    www.doralbankny.com
    -------------------

    Beal Bank USA                          C+                      1000     1.110
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    786-347-3601

    www.bealbank.com
    ----------------

    GE Capital Bank                        A                        500     1.100
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    801-517-5000

    www.gecapitalbank.com
    ---------------------

    EverBank                               B-                      1500     1.100
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    888-882-3837

    www.everbank.com
    ----------------

    VirtualBank                            B                      10000     1.070
                                           ---                    -----     -----

    561-776-8860

    www.virtualbank.com
    -------------------

    2 Year CD                                  Financial  Minimum       APY
                                                                        (%)
                                                Strength  to Earn

                                                 Rating  Interest
                                                            ($)
    ---                                                     ---

    Doral Bank                             D-                       500     1.500
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    212-584-6820

    www.doralbankny.com
    -------------------

    EverBank                               B-                      1500     1.260
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    888-882-3837

    www.everbank.com
    ----------------

    VirtualBank                            B                      10000     1.260
                                           ---                    -----     -----

    561-776-8860

    www.virtualbank.com
    -------------------

    Salem Five Direct                      B                      10000     1.250
                                           ---                    -----     -----

    800-850-5000

    www.salemfivedirect.com
    -----------------------

    GE Capital Bank                        A                        500     1.200
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    801-517-5000

    www.gecapitalbank.com
    ---------------------

    3 Year CD                                  Financial  Minimum       APY
                                                                        (%)
                                                Strength  to Earn

                                                 Rating  Interest
                                                            ($)
    ---                                                     ---

    Doral Bank                             D-                       500     1.670
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    212-584-6820

    www.doralbankny.com
    -------------------

    Northern Bank & Trust Company          B                        500     1.600
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    781-937-5423

    www.nbtc.com
    ------------

    Oritani Savings Bank                   A-                      1000     1.500
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    201-664-5400

    www.oritani.com
    ---------------

    First Republic Bank                    B+                     10000     1.500
                                           ---                    -----     -----

    415-392-1400

    www.firstrepublic.com
    ---------------------

    EverBank                               B-                      1500     1.450
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    888-882-3837

    www.everbank.com
    ----------------

    4 Year CD                                  Financial  Minimum       APY
                                                                        (%)
                                                Strength  to Earn

                                                 Rating  Interest
                                                            ($)
    ---                                                     ---

    Institution for Savings In Newburyport B                          1     2.000
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    978-462-3106

    www.institutionforsavings.com
    -----------------------------

    First Republic Bank                    B+                     10000     2.000
                                           ---                    -----     -----

    415-392-1400

    www.firstrepublic.com
    ---------------------

    EverBank                               B-                      1500     1.790
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    888-882-3837

    www.everbank.com
    ----------------

    Nationwide Bank                        B                      10000     1.790
                                           ---                    -----     -----

    877-422-6569

    www.nationwide.com
    ------------------

    VirtualBank                            B                      10000     1.790
                                           ---                    -----     -----

    561-776-8860

    www.virtualbank.com
    -------------------

    5 Year CD                                  Financial  Minimum       APY
                                                                        (%)
                                                Strength  to Earn

                                                 Rating  Interest
                                                            ($)
    ---                                                     ---

    EverBank                               B-                      1500     2.300
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    888-882-3837

    www.everbank.com
    ----------------

    CIT Bank                               B+                      1000     2.251
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    801-412-6800

    www.bankoncit.com
    -----------------

    Barclays Bank Delaware                 C+                         1     2.250
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    888-710-8756

    www.banking.barclaysus.com
    --------------------------

    GE Capital Bank                        A                        500     2.250
                                           ---                      ---     -----

    801-517-5000

    www.gecapitalbank.com
    ---------------------

    Synchrony Bank                         C+                      2000     2.250
                                           ---                     ----     -----

    866-869-4671

    www.myoptimizerplus.com
    -----------------------

Financial Strength Rating: A=Excellent, B=Good, C=Fair, D=Weak, E=Very Weak, U=Unrated
Plus sign "+" = top of range, Minus sign "-" = bottom of range

Data is surveyed weekly with averages calculated each Monday afternoon from RateWatch's unbiased national interest rate survey of over 97,000 financial institution locations across the United States. National Average is calculated using one unique rate per institution. Averages and Top Rate Issuers are based on Banks, Savings & Loans, Brokers and Internet Banks with assets greater than $1 Billion.

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