GARP Financial Risk and Regulation (FRR) Series 2016-FRR Question # 111 Topic 12 Discussion

GARP Financial Risk and Regulation (FRR) Series 2016-FRR Question # 111 Topic 12 Discussion

2016-FRR Exam Topic 12 Question 111 Discussion:
Question #: 111
Topic #: 12

Alpha Bank determined that Delta Industrial Machinery Corporation has 2% change of default on a one-year no-payment of USD $1 million, including interest and principal repayment. The bank charges 3% interest rate spread to firms in the machinery industry, and the risk-free interest rate is 6%. Alpha Bank receives both interest and principal payments once at the end the year. Delta can only default at the end of the year. If Delta defaults, the bank expects to lose 50% of its promised payment. What interest rate should Alpha Bank charge on the no-payment loan to Delta Industrial Machinery Corporation?


A.

8%


B.

9%


C.

10%


D.

12%


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