Interest Rates are Rising
Interest
rates impact a buyer's ability and willingness to borrow for acquisitions.
Current
Rates:
Interest rates are near all time lows and funds available for acquisitions
are near all time highs. This is very favorable for transactions where
financing is used for purchase and growth capital.
Projected
Rates:
Interest rates have been rising. Most financial experts believe that rates will either remain at current rates or rise in the near
term future, few believe that they will fall.
Temporary
Reduction of Capital Gains Tax