Northwest Bank Lowers its Prime Interest Rate to 7.50 Percent

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Northwest Bank announced a reduction in its prime lending rate from 7.75% to 7.50%, effective December 19, 2024. This marks the bank's second recent rate reduction, following a previous decrease from 8.0% to 7.75% on November 8, 2024.

Positive

• Two consecutive prime rate reductions indicate potential lower borrowing costs for customers
• 25 basis points reduction in prime rate could improve loan demand

Negative

• Lower interest rates may reduce net interest margin and potential earnings

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Bank has lowered their prime lending rate to 7.50 percent from 7.75 percent, effective December 19, 2024.

Northwest's rate last changed on November 8, 2024, decreasing from 8.0 percent to 7.75 percent.

About Northwest Bank
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Northwest Bank. Founded in 1896, Northwest Bank is a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, as well as employee benefits and wealth management services. Currently, Northwest operates 130 full-service financial centers and eleven free-standing drive-up facilities in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Indiana. Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market ("NWBI"). Additional information regarding Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank can be accessed online at www.northwest.bank.

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FAQ

What is Northwest Bank's new prime lending rate as of December 19, 2024?

Northwest Bank's new prime lending rate is 7.50%, reduced from 7.75%.

How much has NWBI's prime rate decreased since November 8, 2024?

Northwest Bank's prime rate has decreased by 50 basis points (0.50%) since November 8, 2024, from 8.0% to 7.50%.

When did Northwest Bank implement its latest prime rate change?

Northwest Bank implemented its latest prime rate change on December 19, 2024.

How will the NWBI prime rate reduction affect borrowers?

The reduction in prime rate to 7.50% means borrowers with loans tied to the prime rate will generally see lower interest rates on their variable-rate loans.