CIT Bank, a division of First-Citizens Bank and Trust
2180 S 1300 East, Suite 250
Utah 84106
Reviewed by RTN1949 | June 2, 2022 |
I've been a customer since CIT emerged from the financial crisis as a real competitor in this space (14 years or so). Zero complaints about anything over this time ... until today. Now they are offering a higher rate 0.90% for new customers than for someone like me who has been loyal. The higher 20 basis points is $1,000 a year on my account of $250,000 that they prefer to give to someone who will be there for a couple months instead of to me who would (would have) stayed another 14 years. What gives?
Deposit Rates - December 22, 2024
Online Savings and Money Market
Rates
| Online Savings and Money Market Rates | APY | MIN | MAX | |
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| Platinum Savings
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4.35% | $5,000 | - |
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Money Market Money Market |
1.55% | $100 | - |
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Online CD Rates
| Online CD Rates | APY | MIN | MAX | |
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| 6 Month Online CD
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3.00% | $1,000 | - |
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| 11 Month No Penalty CD
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3.50% | $1,000 | - |
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| 12 Month Term CD
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0.30% | $1,000 | - |
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| 13 Month CD
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3.50% | $1,000 | - |
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| 18 Month Term CD
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3.00% | $1,000 | - |
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| 24 Month Term CD
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0.40% | $1,000 | - |
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| 36 Month Term CD
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0.40% | $1,000 | - |
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| 48 Month Term CD
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0.50% | $1,000 | - |
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| 60 Month Term CD
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0.50% | $1,000 | - |
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| Refinance Mortgage Rates | APR | Rate | Monthly Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Fixed Conforming See Amortization Table |
6.07% | 6.07% | $1,933.40 |
| Purchase Mortgage Rates | APR | Rate | Monthly Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Fixed Conforming See Amortization Table |
6.07% | 6.07% | $1,933.40 |
Monthly payments for mortgage products are based on a loan amount of $200,000. Home equity monthly payments are based on a loan amount of $50,000. Auto loan monthly payments are based on a loan amount of $25,000. Rates for each product are based on a variety of factors including credit score and loan amount. For specific requirements please check with the lender. Rates may change at any time.
Bank Offers
CIT Has New 2.15% Savings Builder Rate
Oct 5, 2018
CIT has raised its online savings rate to 2.15% today for accounts over $25,000 or for accounts over $100 so long as you also transfer in $100 each month. Those customers already in CIT money market accounts may be able to convert to this new rate.
CIT Raises Savings Builder Rate to 2.25%
Nov 21, 2018
CIT Bank has raised the rate on its Savings Builder account to 2.25%. In order to get this rate, depositors must either (a) maintain a $25,000 account balance, or (b) maintain a $100 balance and deposit at least $100 in each monthly observation period. BestCashCow has rated CIT Bank as a Best Bet for 2019 (read more here).
CIT Raises Savings Builder Rate to 2.45%
Jan 3, 2019
CIT Bank has raised its Savings Builder rate to 2.45%. The Savings Builder account requires either a $25,000 minimum deposit, but can also be opened with as little as $100 with the rate extended each month that you add over $100 to the account each month.
CIT Bank Lowers Savings Builder
Sep 10, 2019
CIT has lowered its savings builder rate to 2.20% from 2.30%. The account peaked at 2.45% earlier this year. It continues to require a $25,000 balance or a $100 monthly deposit. This Savings Builder account is still more competitive than the savings and money market account rates at most other major online banks.
CIT Money Market Rate Lowered to 1.20% APY
Jun 10, 2020
CIT Bank has lowered its money market rate from 1.30% to 1.20%.
CIT's Money Market Rate is Now 1.06% APY
Jun 25, 2020
CIT has lowered its money market rate to 1.06% APY. This rate is still higher than the Savings Builder rate which now stands at 1.01% APY.
CIT Money Market Rate Lowered to 1.00% APY
Jul 7, 2020
CIT Bank has lowered its money market rate from 1.06% to 1.00% APY.
CIT Raises Online Money Market Rate to 0.55% APY
Mar 30, 2022
CIT has raised its online money market rate from 0.45% to 0.55% APY.
CIT Lowers Platinum Savings to 4.85%
Sep 10, 2024
CIT has lowered its platinum savings rate to 4.85% APY, becoming one of the first major online banks to lower its savings rate.
The Platinum Savings rate is available to depositors with over $5,000.
Note: the Platinum Savings rate has been subsequently lowered from this rate.
Climate Policy and Initiatives
Parent Bank Initiatives:
First-Citizens claims to fund both conventional and renewable energy, and has no policy to favor the latter over the former.
Updated April 3, 2024
CIT Bank, a division of First-Citizens Bank and Trust Climate Score: C
CIT Bank, a division of First-Citizens Bank and Trust Climate Score Info: First-Citizens funds carbon producing installations and pipelines. It seeks to fund renewable energy installations, but has outlined no climate action plan.
Customer Reviews for CIT Bank, a division of First-Citizens Bank and Trust (35)
RTN1949
June 2, 2022 | | Replies 2
I've been a customer since CIT emerged from the financial crisis as a real competitor in this space (14 years or so). Zero complaints about anything over this time ... until today. Now they are offering a higher rate 0.90% for new customers than for someone like me who has been loyal. The higher 20 basis points is $1,000 a year on my account of $250,000 that they prefer to give to someone who will be there for a couple months instead of to me who would (would have) stayed another 14 years. What gives?
Is this review helpful? Yes:5 / No: 1
CIT Bank | Jun 6, 2022
Hi RTN1949, we consider a number of marketplace factors when setting or changing the interest rates on our CDs, Savings and Money Market accounts. You can earn a higher rate offered on Savings Connect by opening an account online in 10 minutes or less and transferring the funds from your current account to the new Savings Connect account. Thank you.
| Jul 28, 2022
I agree, I am earning far less now, so I am pulling out and going to another bank with far better interest!!!!!!
BeccaB-88
July 21, 2020 |
Opened account a month ago. I've already seen the rate fall a couple of times, but have no other complaints. Easy process and a clear easy to use site (unlike Ally where I was before).
Is this review helpful? Yes:6 / No: 0
Savvysaver
June 25, 2020 |
Don't get your hopes up. That 1.25% APY is old news. CIT is posting 1.00%
Is this review helpful? Yes:4 / No: 0
Savvysaver
April 28, 2020 |
I agree with JN Howard, CIT's rates have fallen into a lower tier. Their website is clunky and slow as well. I did manage to open a few Cds when they were more competitive. At one point earlier this year they offered the best rate I could find with a $1000 minimum deposit.
Is this review helpful? Yes:4 / No: 0
Stewart S
April 14, 2020 |
They defacto refused to remit funds for an ACH transfer forcing me to use other funds if I wanted that new account.
Is this review helpful? Yes:5 / No: 0
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