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Good question. The course of long-term interest rates in the US economy is uncertain. Let’s assume Walden is successful at marketing this investment and it bec
by fshbbdssbbgdd 3y ago
Good question. The course of long-term interest rates in the US economy is uncertain.
Let’s assume Walden is successful at marketing this investment and it becomes a material part of their balance sheet. Otherwise, this doesn’t matter much.
If rates go up, Walden would print money by earning a spread. The 10-year penalty for early withdrawal is essentially the cap on their upside, and it’s a high cap.
If rates go down for a long time, Walden could become insolvent. At that point, you have to rely on the FDIC’s guarantee to make you whole.