Educational comparison

CD ladder rate inputs

BrinkerAdvisor currently publishes 8 CD maturity groups that can serve as inputs to an illustrative ladder as of September 25, 2026.
Updated September 25, 20268 potential rungsReinvestment rates unknown

Current highest published rate by potential rung

RungInstitutionTermAPYComparison
3-mo CDBask Bank3 months4.10%Compare rung
6-mo CDOMB Bank5 months4.35%Compare rung
1-yr CDBTG Pactual Bank12 months4.45%Compare rung
18-mo CDBTG Pactual Bank18 months4.45%Compare rung
2-yr CDBTG Pactual Bank24 months4.47%Compare rung
3-yr CDPopular Direct36 months4.50%Compare rung
4-yr CDBTG Pactual Bank48 months4.50%Compare rung
5-yr CDSallie Mae Bank60 months4.50%Compare rung

An illustrative ladder divides money across maturities so portions mature at different times. This snapshot does not select an allocation, account for liquidity needs, or predict reinvestment rates.

Methodology and limitations

BrinkerAdvisor publishes a bounded comparison dataset assembled from public source pages. CD rankings include up to three nationwide bank options per maturity and exclude credit unions, products not identified as FDIC-insured in the source workflow, and offers with explicit state or customer-eligibility restrictions.

Rates, yields, availability, minimum deposits, penalties, tax treatment, and offering details can change. Verify all terms with the original source before acting. This page is educational information, not a personalized recommendation or an offer to buy or sell a security.