A borrower has two alternatives for a loan: (1) issue a $360,000, 60-day, 5% note or (2) issuea $360,000, 60-day note that the creditor discounts at 5%.a. Calculate the amount of the interest expense for each option.b. Determine the proceeds received by the borrower in each situation.c. Which alternative is more favorable to the borrower? Explain.

A borrower has two alternatives for a loan: (1) issue a $360,000, 60-day, 5% note or (2) issuea $360,000, 60-day note that the creditor discounts at 5%.a. Calculate the amount of the interest expense for each option.b. Determine the proceeds received by the borrower in each situation.c. Which alternative is more favorable to the borrower? Explain.

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Author:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Publisher:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Chapter7: Using Consumer Loans

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