The Gold Company is applying for a five-year term loan from its bank. The lender determines that

Question:

The Gold Company is applying for a five-year term loan from its bank. The lender determines that the firm should pay a default risk premium of 1.75 percent over the Treasury rate. The five-year Treasury rate is currently 5.65 percent. The firm also faces a marketability risk premium of 0.80 percent. What is the total borrowing cost to the firm?