The First Webster Bank requires borrowers to maintain a balance of 10% of the line of credit in a noninterest paying account as compensation for providing the line of credit. If the borrower would not normally have deposits in such an account,

a) the APR will be less than the stated rate.

b) the amount borrowed will be lower than the amount needed.

c) the amount borrowed will be higher than the amount needed.

d) neither the amount borrowed nor the APR will be affected by the required balance.