Prosper Drops Loan Rates in Lower Risk Notes, Increases Rates in Riskier Loans

Prosper is lowering rates for higher credit quality borrowers and increasing rates in the lower credit quality segments; borrowers with loan ratings AA through C will see a rate decrease of as much as 79 basis points while borrower ratings D through HR could see an increase of as much as 74 basis points; in total, across all ratings, rates will be lower by approximately 39 basis points; Prosper says the rate changes are a result of the credit market environment, interest rate expectations and competition for consumer loans.  Source