Monday, May 24, 2010

BMO warns of increasing interest rates


(Mike Murphy)
(File Photo)

Small business owners should prepare for an increase in interest rates.

Mike Murphy of the Bank of Montreal in Saint John tells CHSJ News a change is expected from the low rates right now.

Murphy suggest small businesses should speak to someone about removing or reducing the risk by restructuring debt or securing longer-term interest rates.

Murphy suggests consumers can use BMO's online tool called "Smart Steps" to reduce other bank fees.