[voisin]

The debt likely wasn’t a normal bank, and the interest rate was likely quite high. The parties making the loan were likely fully aware of the risk and thought the interest rate appropriate compensation.

[teo_zero]

Are those banks the same that failed to recognize what a bad idea it was to bet on sub-prime loans before 2009?

[IAmNotACellist]

Those WERE a great idea--as long as you weren't the one caught holding the bag