question 8

Consider these debt strategies being considered by a corporate borrower. Each is intended to provide $1,000,000 in financing for a three-year period. The current one-year rate is 5%. Which strategy (strategies) will eliminate credit risk? Strategy #1: Borrow $1,000,000 for three years at a fixed rate of interest of 7%. Strategy #2: Borrow $1,000,000 for three years at a floating rate of LIBOR + 2%, to be reset annually. The current LIBOR rate is 3.50% Strategy #3: Borrow $1,000,000 for one year at a fixed rate, and then renew the credit annually.

Select one:

a. Strategy #1

b. Strategies #1 and #2

c. Strategy #3

d. Strategy #2