Northwest Bank Lowers its Prime Interest Rate to 7.25 Percent
Northwest Bank (NWBI) has announced a reduction in its prime lending rate from 7.50% to 7.25%, effective September 18, 2025.
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Northwest Bank (NWBI) has announced a reduction in its prime lending rate from 7.50% to 7.25%, effective September 18, 2025. This marks the bank's second rate reduction in recent months, following a previous decrease from 7.75% to 7.50% on December 19, 2024. The adjustment affects Northwest's complete line of business and personal banking solutions.
Positive
- Prime lending rate reduced by 25 basis points to 7.25%, potentially stimulating borrowing
- Second consecutive rate reduction, showing consistent easing of lending costs
Negative
- Lower prime rate may reduce interest income and net interest margin
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News Market Reaction – NWBI
On Sep 18, the day this news came out, NWBI closed 3.65% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Sep 18 session.
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Northwest's prime lending rate last changed on December 19, 2024, decreasing from 7.75 percent to 7.50 percent.
About Northwest Bank
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Investor Contact:
Michael Perry (814) 726-2140
shareholderrelations@northwest.com
Media Contact:
Ian Bailey (380) 400-2423
media@northwest.com
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