Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134476315
Author: Chad J. Zutter, Scott B. Smart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 1OR
Summary Introduction
To discuss: Whether Person X must borrow on credit line or he should accept the offer from Company FP.
Introduction:
The maximum amount of loan a bank can avail to the customers is termed as line of credit.
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When Company FP pays Person X $150,000 in cash then he has to pay then with interest of $155,000. The interest rate will be
Thus, the bank credit line seems to be a better deal. If Company FP has no other recourse or option to Person X’s firm, then the adviser must make the choices because the bank credit is based on the creditability of the firm. Thus pledging will be risker under this case. So here he can opt for the Company FP.
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Chapter 16 Solutions
Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
Ch. 16.1 - What are the two major sources of spontaneous...Ch. 16.1 - Prob. 16.2RQCh. 16.1 - Prob. 16.3RQCh. 16.2 - How is the prime rate of interest relevant to the...Ch. 16.2 - How does the effective annual rate differ between...Ch. 16.2 - What are the basic terms and characteristics of a...Ch. 16.2 - What is a line of credit? Describe each of the...Ch. 16.2 - What is a revolving credit agreement? How does...Ch. 16.2 - Prob. 16.9RQCh. 16.3 - Prob. 16.10RQ
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