
Dispelling the Rate Myth and Fear
Anyone who is concerned about the raising rate environment has valid concerns.
Concern should be addressed logically and reinforced with FACTS and not hyper
speculation. Knowing that rates do rise and fall as economic climates dictate we
make ALL necessary and prudent decisions based on historical fact and reasonable
postulations. Provided are two links to historical prime rate performance. These and
many other sites illustrate how rate has risen and fallen over the years. This information
proves and reinforces how rate never leaped in a manner that could support hyper
belief of detrimental rate increases. We know no one has a crystal ball and determining
what can or will happen in the future is near impossible. Based on historical fact and
reasonable future conditions, contemporary knowledge and skill, determining
a reasonable rate change can be excercised, reviewed and tested.
Google Search: Click here or conduct your own search. History of Prime Rate
Links we like:
http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/data/PRIME.txt
http://www.moneycafe.com/library/primerate.htm
It is very interesting to note that when Truth In Equity began, prime rate was at 8.25%.
Even when rates were at that level, customers (see testimonials) were getting out of their
conventional 5% and sometimes lower, conventional loans. This is because it still made
mathematical sense. The Equity Advantage theory and practice is not "RATE and PAYMENT"
oriented because "TERM" of repayment is the operative principles in play.
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