Reply to post: Re: Wrong question

So why the hell do we bail banks out?

Tim Worstal

Re: Wrong question

Fixed rate loans have never been a feature of the British market. In the US, only exist because of Freddie and Fannie. 25 year fixed rate just isn't something an unadorned market will provide. Waaaay too much risk in it for the lender.

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