Archive for October, 2008

Washington Mutual CD Rates – October 2008

Washington Mutual CD rates have decreased slightly since the Washington Mutual JPMorgan Chase acquisition.  However, the WaMu CD rates are still very competitive.  Here is a list of the current CD rates along with the associated CD terms.

Terms
(Months)
Interest
Rate
APY

6
1.98%
2.00%

8
2.96%
3.00%

12
2.96%
3.00%

13
2.96%
3.00%

18
2.96%
3.00%

24
3.45%
3.51%

36
3.93%
4.00%

48
3.93%
4.00%

60
4.17%
4.25%

Only time will tell if these rates stay competitive, but for now these WaMu CD rates [...]

WaMu Online Savings Account Rates Now 3.00%

Less than a month ago, we announced that the WaMu Online savings account rates were increased to 4.00%.  Well, that did not last long. Washington Mutual Online Banking has dropped the WaMu online savings account rates to 3.00%.
Many will be wondering whether this move was forced on Washington Mutual from JP Morgan Chase.  It has [...]

Washington Mutual Accounts After JPMorgan Chase Acquisition

Many people are wondering what will happen to their Washington Mutual accounts now that WaMu has been acquired by JPMorgan Chase.  Will our WaMu savings accounts be terminated?  Will we continue to be able to buy WaMu CD’s and get those great WaMu CD rates?  Well, hopefully this article on Washington Mutual accounts after the [...]