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An illustration about comparing borrowing rates: loan and government bond documents on a golden balance, with a Chinese heading asking how to compare borrowing rates.

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Borrowing rates and U.S. Treasury yields

I think there is a benchmark that nobody is paying attention to. How do you tell whether your interest rate is reasonable? Just look at the current risk-free rate benchmark.

Honestly, whenever it comes to borrowing money, everyone talks about interest rates. I think there is a benchmark that nobody is paying attention to. How do you tell whether your interest rate is reasonable? Just look at the current risk-free rate benchmark. I think comparing it with the yield on U.S. Treasuries matching your loan term is enough. Basically, if it is below that, you can borrow with peace of mind; if it is above, look at the range.

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