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Todayâs Prime Rate. The prime rate today is 3.25%. This prime rate has been in effect since the Fed Funds rate was lowered to 0%-0.25% back in December of 2008. So, 0.25% + 3% = 3.25% (todayâs prime rate). This is the longest period of prime rate stability in history.
The current Bank of America, N.A. prime rate is 4.25% (rate effective as of June 15, 2017). The prime rate is set by Bank of America based on various factors, including the bank's costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans. Bank of America may price loans to its customers at, above, or below the prime rate.