United States Lending Rates
Prime Lending Rate: Month Average
1949 - 2026 | Monthly | % pa | Federal Reserve Board
Prime Lending Rate: Month Average data was reported at 6.750 % pa in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.831 % pa for Dec 2025. Prime Lending Rate: Month Average data is updated monthly, averaging 8.250 % pa from Jan 1949 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 925 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.500 % pa in Aug 1981 and a record low of 2.000 % pa in Aug 1950. Prime Lending Rate: Month Average data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.M: Lending Rates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.750 Jan 2026 | monthly | Jan 1949 - Jan 2026 |