Prime Rate Calculator

Calculate loan payments based on the Prime Rate, the benchmark interest rate banks charge their most creditworthy customers.

Loan Details

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Prime Rate is typically 3% above the Federal Funds Rate. Most consumer loans (HELOCs, credit cards) are priced relative to Prime.

Your Interest Rate

8.50%

Prime (8.5%) + 0%

Monthly Payment
$5,129.13
Interest Only
$1,770.83

Cost Analysis

Annual Interest Cost$21,250.00
Total Interest (5 years)$57,747.97
Total Payments$307,747.97

Rate Analysis

Expected Prime (Fed + 3%)8.50%
Prime vs Expected+0.00%
If Prime Rises 0.25%+$30.18/mo

Common Prime-Based Products

  • - Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs)
  • - Credit Cards (Prime + 10-15%)
  • - Business Lines of Credit
  • - Small Business Loans
  • - Adjustable Rate Mortgages (some)