The UR Bloom Corporation Established a Line of Credit with a a Local

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Essay

The U.R. Bloom Corporation established a line of credit with a local bank. The maximum amount that can be borrowed under the terms of the agreement is $125,000 at a rate of 5%. A compensating balance averaging 10% of the loan is required. If the firm needs $100,000 for six months, what is the dollar cost of the loan and the annual percentage rate (APR)?

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Definitions:

Pension Retirement Benefits

Long-term benefits or compensations provided to employees upon retirement, which may include contributions made by the employer to a pension plan.

U.S. Tax Laws

The body of laws governing federal, state, and local taxation in the United States, affecting individuals, businesses, corporations, and other entities.

Postretirement Benefit Expense

The cost incurred by an employer to provide non-pension postretirement benefits such as health care to retired employees, recognized during the period in which the employees render services.

Actual Return

The real profit or loss generated on an investment over a specific period, reflecting the difference between the ending value and the beginning value, adjusted for dividends and interest.