Features. As pine tree needles decompose, they return acid to the soil. Over time, this acid can cause the pH rating to drop. Because of this, pine needle mulch is a good mulch to add around plants that like acidic soil such as pine trees as well as blueberries or azaleas.
The Current U.S. (Fed) Prime Rate is: 4.00%. March 15, 2017: The FOMC has voted to raise the. target range for the fed funds rate to 0.75% - 1.00%. Therefore, the United States Prime Rate is now 4.00%, effective tomorrow (March 16, 2017.) The next FOMC meeting and decision on short-term rates.
Mortgage rates today on 30 year loans are averaging 3.89 percent, down from last weekâs average 30 year rate of 4.00 percent. Average rates are at 3.89 percent but there are many lenders quoting rates below the average.The lowest 30 year conforming rates in our rate database are quoted at 3.50 percent with points.ortgage rates today on 30 year loans are averaging 3.89 percent, down from last weekâs average 30 year rate of 4.00 percent. Average rates are at 3.89 percent but there are many lenders quoting rates below the average.