4. On 1 January 20X8, a borrower arranged a $1,490,000 three-year 2% bond payable, with interest paid annually each 31 December. There was an upfront fee of $159,311, which was deducted from the cash proceeds of the loan on 1 January 20X8.
Required:
a) Calculate the effective interest rate associated with the loan.
b) What net amount is received on 1 January 20X8?
c) Calculate the interest expense reported by the borrower for each year.
Requirement a
Effective interest rate associated with the loan= 2.24%
Requirement b
What net amount is received on 1 January 20X8= $1,330,689.00
Requirement c
Interest expense reported by the borrower for each year= $29,800
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(A) |
Amount of Loan |
$ 1,490,000.00 |
(B) |
Amount Deducted as fees |
$ 159,311.00 |
C=A-B |
Net Amount received |
$ 1,330,689.00 |
D |
Interest to be paid (1490000* 2%) |
$ 29,800.00 |
E= D/C*100 |
Effective interest rate |
2.24% |
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