BE 10-17 Interest capitalization LO10-7 BE10-18 Interest capitalization LO10-7 A company constructs a building for its own use. Construction began on January 1 and ended on December 30. The expenditures for construction were as follows: January 1, $500,000; March 31, $600,000: June 30, $400,000; October 30, $600,000. To help finance construction, the company arranged a 7% construction loan on January 1 for $700,000. The company's other borrowings, outstanding for the whole year, consisted of a $3 million loan and a $5 million note with interest rates of 8% and 6%, respectively. Assuming the company uses the specific interest method, calculate the amount of interest capitalized for the year. Refer to the situation described in BE 10-17. Assuming the company uses the weighted-average method, calculate the amount of interest capitalized for the year.