A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A banker helps you in good times but wants repayment when trouble comes.
- In plain terms
- Bankers lend in sunshine, demand repayment in rain.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of assistance that comes with conditional support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you assess a lender's reliability?
- What safeguards protect you from sudden demands?
Another view
Not all lenders act this way; many offer flexible terms.
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