Prime Rate
The prime rate is the lowest rate of interest offered by a financial institution. The prime rate would be available only to those customers who have very high credit scores. Most customers are offered prime rate plus a few points, based on their credit worthiness. In other words, the better your credit, the fewer points above prime you will have on your loan, and the less interest you will pay on the loan.
Prime rates vary from bank to bank, and also fluctuate based on the prevailing economic climate.
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