The Cost of Borrowing
When interest rates rise, banks charge more for business loans. This means businesses must use more of their earnings to pay interest on their loans. That decreases profits. Some business owners may decide not to start new projects or expansions during periods of high interest rates. This hampers the growth of the company. When interest remains low, businesses may borrow more readily. Low-interest loans can fund business growth and increase profitability because businesses can earn enough off of new ventures to pay for the loan interest and have money left over for profits.