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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.
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.