In April 2025, the short-term prime lending rate in Japan was about 1.88 percent per annum. The prime lending rate is the most frequent interest rate charged by the majority of city banks (Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Resona Bank, and Saitama Resona Bank) on short-term loans to the most creditworthy clients. It serves as the benchmark for variable housing loans rates.
Short-term prime lending rate in Japan from January 2019 to April 2025
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