An Indian man walks into a bank in New York City and asks for the loan

officer. He tells the loan officer that he is going to India on business

for two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000.

The bank officer tells him that the bank will need some form of security

for the loan, so the Indian man hands over the keys to a new Ferrari parked

on the street in front of the bank. He produces the title and everything

checks out. The loan officer agrees to accept the car as collateral for the

loan.

The bank's president and its officers all enjoy a good laugh at the Indian

for using a $250,000 Ferrari as collateral against a $5,000 loan. An

employee of the bank then drives the Ferrari into the bank's underground

garage and parks it there.

Two weeks later, the Indian returns, repays the $5,000 and the interest,

which comes to $15.41.The loan officer says, "Sir, we are very happy to

have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely,but

we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found

that you are a multi millionaire. What puzzles us is, why would you bother

to borrow "$5,000".

The Indian replies: "Where else in New York City can I park my car for two

weeks for only $15.41 and expect it to be there when I return".

Ah, the mind of the Indian...