10/16/2022
Financial Advantages of using a Private Lender
A loan between family members can also make good financial sense.
Borrowers can save money by paying a lower interest rate to family members than they'd be able to get through traditional means. Just be sure to follow IRS rules if you plan to keep rates low; if your loan doesn't meet the Applicable Federal Rate (AFR), there could be tax implications.
Similarly, people with extra cash on hand can earn more by lending privately than they’d get from bank deposits such as CDs and savings accounts.
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