WIFIA: Examining Synergies with the Muni Bond Market

Economic gains are possible when investors with different strengths and preferences are combined in a single financing. It’s happening at the WIFIA loan program.

By John Ryan


The WIFIA loan program makes long-term loans for qualified projects at the U.S. Treasury’s interest rate. Since debt capital markets start with this rate as a minimum baseline and add a spread for credit risk, liquidity premia and equity return, in theory, a WIFIA loan should always be a cheaper alternative than the market equivalent, right?

Continue Reading

This archived story is available after you provide your email address and accept our Privacy Policy.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Benjamin Media uses the information you provide to us to contact you about our relevant content, products, and services. Benjamin Media will share the information you provide to us with sponsor(s) of requested content. You can unsubscribe from communications from Benjamin Media at any time. For more information, check out Benjamin Media's Privacy Policy.*

Benjamin Media uses the information you provide to us to contact you about our relevant content, products, and services. Benjamin Media will share the information you provide to us with sponsor(s) of requested content. You can unsubscribe from communications from Benjamin Media at any time. For more information, check out Benjamin Media's Privacy Policy.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *