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US Prime Rate

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The interest rate that banks charge their most creditworthy customers, based on the federal funds rate.

The US Prime Rate is the interest rate that major U.S. banks charge their most creditworthy customers for loans. It’s typically based on the federal funds rate plus a margin, serving as a benchmark for setting rates on various consumer and business loans, affecting borrowing costs across the economy.

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