In a recent blog about the recent rate cut, I wrote the following: Will borrowing costs come down? Not as fast as everyone would like. While lenders’ rates typically follow the Federal Funds Rate directionally, the relationship isn’t as straightforward as many might expect. Lenders adjust more slowly, cautiously, and incrementally than the Fed. A 50 basis point… Read More »
I was tempted to open with a joke about rates, but honestly, at this point, nobody feels like laughing. But there is good news – we are hopefully nearing the end of rate hikes. As you well know, over the last 18 months, the Federal Reserve has been steadily raising rates. This year they paused in June, raised… Read More »
Happy New Year! Whew… that was some ride 2022 took us on. Between the Fed going wild on rate hikes to whispers of possible recession to fuel prices to Fletch finally hitting again on a sports prediction, 2022 was quite interesting. 2023 promises to be pretty unique, so let’s get to it with another year of Fletch Predicts,… Read More »
Last time, I talked about equipment financing rates, and why banks may sometimes have a lower rate than other lenders due to the fact that the bank lessens their risk by demanding collateral and tying up accounts. So let’s stay on the rate topic and look at other types of lending, and why rates are what they are.… Read More »
I’d like to talk a little bit about rates today. Because, in a way, a rate, particularly on equipment financing, is the “price tag” of the deal. Just as one compares prices between stores, one compares rates when shopping for equipment financing. But it can be misleading. Here’s why: In theory, with most commercial equipment lending, all rates… Read More »