Date: February 19th, 2005

The four kinds of money

19 February, 2005 (12:30) | Essential posts |

“Four kinds of money, Holmes?  Four?”
 
“Yes, Watson, and each has a different sign.”
 

 
“Let me explain.”
 
 
Is this napkin large enough for four kinds of money?
 
In affordable housing, every financial transaction involves a capital producer (who gives money) to a capital consumer (who needs money).  In investment terms, money may be either debt or equity:
 

Debt: money rented [...]