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| Bond Features | |
| Maturity (years) | 5 |
| Face Value = | $1,000 |
| Coupon Rate = | 7.00% |
| Coupon dates (Annual) | |
| Market interest rate today | 7.00% |
| Time to call (years) | 3 |
| Price if Called | $1,070.00 |
| Market interest rate in Year 3 |
5.00% |
The above bond is callable in 3 years. When the bond is issued today, interest rates are 7.00% . In 3 years, the market interest rate is 5.00% . 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?
| no it should not call back the bonds, it will lose $31.17 |
| no it should not call back the bonds, it will lose $32.81 |
| yes it should call back the bonds, it will save $32.81 |
| yes it should call back the bonds, it will save $31.17 |
| yes it should call back the bonds, it will save $33.80 |
| no it should not call back the bonds, it will lose $33.80 |