In his Wall Street Journal op-ed piece, Mr. Greenspan stated: "Don't be fooled by today's low rates. The government could very quickly discover the limits of its borrowing capacity." He also added that the present low inflation and low long-term rate environment has fostered a "sense of complacency (within the government) that can have dire consequences."
What Mr. Greenspan is saying is that the government, rather than cutting budget deficits and showing fiscal restraint is taking advantage of this low rate and low inflation environment to accumulate more debt - and the consequences can be very bad...just look at Greece.
Mr. Greenspan also said Treasury yields could spike, and in a hurry...
Greenspan said, "Long-term rate increases can emerge with unexpected suddenness. Between early October 1979 and late February 1980, for example, the yield on the 10-year note rose almost four percentage points."
Mr. Greenspan's sobering comments should not be taken lightly. The fact is, there are no fundamental reasons why rates - including home loan rates - should be as low as they presently are. The confluence of factors all coming together at the same time have made for an incredible low rate opportunity, but it won't last long and can change very quickly.
And, like Maria Robinson's words of wisdom, once rates begin to change, there's no way to go back to take advantage of them. The time for that is today! Contact me today to discuss your unique situation.
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Former Fed Chairman Greenspan Warns "Don't Be Fooled by Today's Low Rates"
In one of the bright spots of news last week, the Senate approved an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit's closing deadline...but it's not law just yet. The original deadline to take advantage of the Tax Credit called for buyers to be under contract by April 30th and to close by June 30th. If voted into law, the extension would give those buyers until September 30th to close. However, this Tax Credit provision is part of a jobs and tax package that both chambers must still vote on before it becomes law. And remember, the extension would only apply to buyers who were under contract by April 30th.
Even if you don't qualify for the Tax Credit, there are still some great opportunities available today, since rates are still at unbelievable lows right now. But heed Greenspan's words...these opportunities may not last long, so contact me today to see how you can benefit from them before it's too late.
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