U.S. Rates and Averages
| Prime Rate | 5.00% | 30-year Fixed Mortgage | 6.24% |
| Discount Rate (primary) | 1.75% | 15-year Fixed Mortgage | 5.80% |
| Discount Rate (secondary) | 2.25% | U.S. Savings EE Bonds | 3.00% |
| Federal Funds Target Rate | 2.00% | U.S. Savings I Bonds | 4.28% |
| Broker Call Rate | 3.75% |
Find a historical record of the Prime Rate in the US here
Foreign Prime Rates
Canada |
5.25% |
Japan |
1.88% |
Germany |
4.00% |
Switzerland |
3.76% |
Britain |
5.00% |
Hong Kong |
5.50% |
Australia |
7.25% |
Posted 4/30/2008