githundi wrote:You guys are ignoring the issue of time, security of your money when you guarantee others..and the fact that you have to tie your money to get money. .
If you get the right bank. .bank loan anytime
You read hurriedly! You comments shows gaps in understanding.

Do you fear doing calculations?
I said do the time factor and prove. Memory lapse...We talked of short term,mid term & long term which are you talking of? Let me help you.
Another scenario: They both invest the loan money earning 20% intrest annually compounded.
A invests the 900k for all 5 years,B invests the 792k for 4 years while the other sacco shares earn 8% p.a
A 900k x (1.2)^5 = 2240k
B 792k x (1.2)^4 = 1643k
Cash in sacco
A. = 0000
B. = 312k
Dividends 8% p.a compounded
A. = 000
B = 135k
Interest paid to bank/sacco on loan
A @ 18% p.a. = 471k
B @ 12% p.a = 216k
Networth at end of 5years.
A (2240+0+0)- 471 = 1769
B (1643+312+135)- 216 = 1874.
My friend which is higher?
At year six onwards A won't have time advantage now....they will take same loan amount at same time.. While B enjoys dvdnd A won't have any.
Guaranteeing is Mutual because you guarantee me i guarantee you. @Githundi Come back again with something concrete.
Everybody STEALS, a THIEF is one who's CAUGHT stealing something of LITTLE VALUE. !!!