what is the present prime rate
United States Prime Rate: The Current U.S. (Fed) Prime Rate is: 4.50% January 31, 2018: The FOMC has voted to leave the target range for the fed funds rate at 1.25% - 1.50%. Therefore, the United States Prime Rate remains at 4.50%. The next FOMC meeting and decision on short-term interest rates will be on March 21, 2018. Prime Rate Definition