Being Quote by Meredith Whitney
“You can make great money in a utility type of business by borrowing cheaply and lending sensibly but that's not what's being done.”
About This Quote
Profitable utility businesses arise from cheap borrowing and prudent lending, yet current practices diverge from this model.
In simple terms: Smart borrowing and lending create profit, but it's not happening.
Seek sound financial strategies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- banking
- investment decisions
- policy making
- corporate strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do firms ignore sound lending?
- What reforms could align practice with theory?
Market pressures and regulatory constraints often impede ideal practices.