DPRIMEBank Prime Loan Rate (DPRIME) — Current Value & Historical Data
Bank Prime Loan Rate (DPRIME) Chart & Data Table
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What is Bank Prime Loan Rate (DPRIME)?
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Current Bank Prime Loan Rate (DPRIME) Value
As of October 2, 2026, the current bank prime loan rate is 7.00 Percent. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated daily.
Bank Prime Loan Rate Historical Trend
Bank Prime Loan Rate remained flat essentially unchanged day-over-day. Over the past year, bank prime loan rate fell 3.45% from September 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 21.50 (December 1980), and the lowest was 3.25 (August 1955).
Methodology & Source
Source
Federal Reserve Board
Frequency
Daily
Units
Percent
Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bank Prime Loan Rate (DPRIME)
What is the current bank prime loan rate?
As of October 2, 2026, bank prime loan rate stands at 7.00 Percent.
Where does bank prime loan rate data come from?
Bank Prime Loan Rate data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is bank prime loan rate updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for bank prime loan rate?
In the available data, the highest value was 21.50 Percent in December 1980, and the lowest was 3.25 Percent in August 1955.
How has bank prime loan rate changed over the past year?
Over the past year, bank prime loan rate decreased 3.45%.
See Bank Prime Loan Rate in context
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