Overnight Unsecured AMERIBOR Benchmark Interest Rate
AMERIBOR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4.44
Year-over-Year Change
0.11%
Date Range
11/11/2022 - 8/6/2025
Summary
The AMERIBOR is an unsecured overnight lending benchmark that reflects the actual borrowing costs for American banks. It provides an alternative to traditional reference rates like LIBOR, offering a more market-driven representation of short-term lending rates.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
AMERIBOR represents the average overnight unsecured lending rate among American banks, calculated through actual interbank transactions. It is designed to capture the true cost of bank funding and provide a transparent, market-based interest rate benchmark.
Methodology
The rate is calculated using a volume-weighted average of unsecured overnight lending transactions among participating American banks.
Historical Context
Financial institutions and policymakers use AMERIBOR to assess short-term lending conditions and make informed decisions about monetary policy and bank funding strategies.
Key Facts
- Developed by the American Financial Exchange
- Provides an alternative to LIBOR
- Reflects actual interbank lending transactions
- Used by regional and community banks
FAQs
Q: How is AMERIBOR different from LIBOR?
A: AMERIBOR is based on actual transactions among American banks, while LIBOR was historically based on bank submissions and has been phased out.
Q: Who uses the AMERIBOR rate?
A: Regional banks, financial institutions, and economists use AMERIBOR to understand short-term lending costs and market conditions.
Q: When was AMERIBOR introduced?
A: AMERIBOR was launched in 2015 as a market-driven alternative to traditional benchmark rates.
Q: How often is the AMERIBOR rate calculated?
A: The rate is calculated daily based on actual overnight lending transactions among participating banks.
Q: Is AMERIBOR regulated?
A: AMERIBOR is overseen by the American Financial Exchange and follows strict market-based calculation methodologies.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Overnight Unsecured AMERIBOR Benchmark Interest Rate [AMERIBOR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025