03/28/2022
As we write this, mortgage rates are about 3% and interest rates on a typical bank loan are anywhere from 2.5% to 7%. But rates are going up in 2022. So now is the time to lock in lower rates and convert your short-term debt to something longer term.
Pay down your variable, high-interest credit card debt or shift the balance to cards that offer lower rates. Better yet, refinance this debt into a longer-term loan with lower, fixed interest rates, even if that means a second loan on an asset like your house or business property.
If your business is eligible, consider a Section 7(a) fixed-rate loan from a Small Business Administration (SBA) banker where you can borrow up to $5 million for working capital or to refinance existing business debt.