For reference, around the year 2000 the interest rates were around 5% (the fed rate). So, no, in general terms there were no easy money then compared to today

For reference, around the year 2000 the interest rates were around 5% (the fed rate). So, no, in general terms there were no easy money then compared to today (or the years up to today). But sure, a lot of the money that was around at that time went into IT/dotcom companies instead of into other sectors.