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Fifth Third raises its prime lending rate to 7.00%, lifting net interest margins on its loan book.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association announced it will increase its prime lending rate to 7.00%, effective immediately. The rate was last changed on December 10, 2025, when Fifth Third decreased its prime lending rate from 7.00% to 6.75%. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, and its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FITB.
Fifth Third BancorpFifth Third raises its prime lending rate to 7.00%, lifting net interest margins on its loan book.
Fifth Third's prime rate hike reflects a rising policy-rate environment, pushing the prime rate/yield higher.