=+LG 3 P1614 Integrative: Comparison of loan terms Cumberland Furniture wishes to establish a prearranged borrowing agreement

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=+LG 3 P16–14 Integrative: Comparison of loan terms Cumberland Furniture wishes to establish a prearranged borrowing agreement with a local commercial bank. The bank’s terms for a line of credit are 3.30% over the prime rate, and each year the borrowing must be reduced to zero for a 30-day period. For an equivalent revolving credit agreement, the rate is 2.80% over prime with a commitment fee of 0.50% on the average unused balance. With both loans, the required compensating balance is equal to 20% of the amount borrowed. (Note: Cumberland currently maintains $0 on deposit at the bank.) The prime rate is currently 8%. Both agreements have $4 million borrowing limits. The firm expects on average to borrow $2 million during the year no matter which loan agreement it decides to use.

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Principles Of Managerial Finance

ISBN: 9781292261515

15th Global Edition

Authors: Chad J. Zutter, Scott Smart

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