Question: LO3 Bond Features Maturity (years) 5 Face Value = $1,000 Coupon Rate = 5.00% Coupon dates (Annual) Market interest rate today 5.00% Time to call

LO3

Bond Features
Maturity (years) 5
Face Value = $1,000
Coupon Rate = 5.00%
Coupon dates (Annual)
Market interest rate today 5.00%
Time to call (years) 3
Price if Called $1,050.00
Market interest rate in Year 3 4.00%

The above bond is callable in 3 years. When the bond is issued today, interest rates are 5.00% . In 3 years, the market interest rate is 4.00% . Should the firm call back the bonds in year 3 and if so, how much would the firm save or lose by calling back the bonds?

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yes it should call back the bonds, it will save $29.58

no it should not call back the bonds, it will lose $31.14

no it should not call back the bonds, it will lose $29.58

yes it should call back the bonds, it will save $32.07

yes it should call back the bonds, it will save $31.14

no it should not call back the bonds, it will lose $32.07

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