BMO Financial Group Increases US$ Prime Lending Rate to 7.50 Percent
BMO Financial Group announced an increase in its US prime lending rate from 7.00% to 7.50%, effective December 15, 2022.
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BMO Financial Group announced an increase in its US prime lending rate from 7.00% to 7.50%, effective December 15, 2022. This adjustment reflects the bank's response to ongoing economic conditions. BMO is a major financial services provider in North America, holding $1.14 trillion in total assets as of October 31, 2022, and serves around 12 million customers.
Positive
- Increase in prime lending rate may enhance BMO's interest income.
Negative
- Higher lending rates could deter borrowing and slow down economic activity.
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CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group today announced that it is increasing its US$ prime lending rate from 7.00 percent to 7.50 percent, effective December 15, 2022.
About BMO Financial Group
Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of
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