Recently, JPMorgan sent a notice to its clients that did not mince words regarding its thoughts on the direction of interest rates: As the U.S. economy continues its expansion, we believe that U.S. interest rates will begin to rise. Many important indicators have shown notable strength of late, … [Read more...] about 6.17.15: JPMorgan Preps Clients for Direction of Interest Rates
5.22.15: Are REIT Stocks Impacted by Increased Interest Rates?
The debate on the potential impact of rising interest rates on REIT stocks continues. Since a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) must pay out at least 90% of its taxable income as a dividend to investors, REIT stocks are relatively high-yielding investments. Investors are debating the sensitivity … [Read more...] about 5.22.15: Are REIT Stocks Impacted by Increased Interest Rates?
9.8.11: SBA 504 Loans Hit Record-Low Interest Rates for September
The Small Business Administration's (SBA) 504 loan program is providing long-term, fixed-rate financing for commercial real estate and the purchase of long-term capital assets at the lowest interest rates since the program's inception. The debentures that funded this month's 20-year 504 loans were … [Read more...] about 9.8.11: SBA 504 Loans Hit Record-Low Interest Rates for September
8.11.10: SBA 504 Loan Interest Rate Drops Below 5% for Small Business Borrowers*
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 loan program is providing long-term, fixed-rate financing for the purchase of commercial real estate at one of the lowest interest rates since the program's inception. The SBA's lending partners, Certified Development Companies (CDCs), are busy working … [Read more...] about 8.11.10: SBA 504 Loan Interest Rate Drops Below 5% for Small Business Borrowers*